The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration's ban on transgender troops to be enforced, temporarily overruling lower court decisions. The ruling, unsigned and without explanation, permits the ban while legal challenges continue. The three liberal justices dissented, but offered no written reasoning. The ban, reinstating a Trump-era order,...
Congressional leaders from both parties are protesting the White House's shutdown of a federal spending tracking website, mandated by Congress in 2022. In a letter to OMB Director Russell Vought, they challenged the rationale, citing legal violations. The White House claims the website requires disclosure of sensitive information,...
The Supreme Court temporarily allowed the Trump administration's ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, overturning lower court injunctions. The 3 liberal justices dissented. This decision impacts seven transgender service members who had sued to block the policy, arguing it violates the 14th Amendment and is based...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is considering a Georgia Senate run in 2026, prompting concern among Republicans. While her high profile and fundraising abilities are assets, her polarizing views could hurt her chances against incumbent Jon Ossoff, who leads her in polls. Republicans fear a repeat of Herschel Walker's...
Wealthy US conservative Catholics are actively lobbying the College of Cardinals before the papal conclave to influence the selection of Pope Francis' successor. Groups like the Papal Foundation and the Napa Institute, with connections to figures like Cardinal Timothy Dolan and President Trump, are hosting lavish events and pledging...
Congress is working on President Trump's proposed bill, featuring tax cuts, spending reductions, and increased border security funding. Republicans are aiming for House passage by Memorial Day, but progress is slow. The bill includes significant increases in Pentagon and Homeland Security spending, along with measures to increase deportations...
Federal courts, including judges appointed by Trump, are resisting the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport undocumented immigrants. Judges in Pennsylvania, Texas, and New York have ruled against the administration's application of the wartime law, citing insufficient evidence of invasion and violation of due process. ...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly rejected US President Trump's suggestion of Canada becoming the 51st US state during their White House meeting. Carney stated that Canada is "not for sale," while Trump responded with "never say never." Despite this exchange, the meeting had a mostly amicable tone,...
President Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House. Trump reiterated his refusal to lift tariffs on Canadian cars and steel, stating the US produces its own. While expressing a desire for friendship, Trump also suggested renegotiating USMCA and maintained his interest in Canada...
Approximately 30 pro-Palestinian activists, part of the group SUPER UW, were arrested at the University of Washington after occupying and damaging the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building. The group, protesting the university's ties to Boeing, renamed the building and issued a manifesto demanding Boeing's removal from campus. Following a protest...
