House Speaker Mike Johnson is reportedly delaying the swearing-in of newly elected Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva until Democrats agree to end the government shutdown. This move has been criticized as an "extraordinary power play" and a deviation from previous practices, where members have been sworn in during pro forma sessions. Johnson's...
The Director of National Intelligence has ordered a review of random polygraph exams for intelligence agency employees, focusing on questions about leaks to the press. This directive aims to curb unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information, echoing past administrations' efforts. While reinforcing existing policies, the move could face criticism over press...
President Trump is considering invoking the Insurrection Act, which would grant him extraordinary powers to deploy military forces domestically. He accuses Democratic governors and mayors of hindering federal law enforcement, particularly regarding immigration, and transforming cities into "war zones." Trump stated he would use the act if people were being...
Legal challenges are emerging against the Trump administration over partisan language blaming Democrats for the government shutdown on federal websites and emails. A complaint, filed by a former state legislator, argues this violates the Hatch Act's prohibition on executive branch employees engaging in partisan activities. A federal workers union...
Texas National Guard members have been deployed to an Army Reserve center in Illinois, signaling the Trump administration's continued plan for troop presence in Chicago despite local opposition and a lawsuit. Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson have criticized the move, with legal challenges pending. Similar deployments and opposition are occurring...
Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Chicago, a move described as an escalation of Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration enforcement. This deployment follows a federal judge's decision to allow troops into the city amid a lawsuit filed by Illinois and Chicago officials aiming to block the intervention. Mayor Brandon...
Air travel faced widespread delays for a second consecutive day due to federal government shutdown-related staffing shortages among air traffic controllers. Major airports experienced disruptions, with an increasing number of flight delays reported nationally. The Federal Aviation Administration warned of potential further impacts, while the air traffic controllers' union urged...
Attorney General Pam Bondi's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing revealed a stark partisan divide over the Justice Department's alleged "weaponization." Democrats accused Bondi of facilitating President Trump's direction of prosecutions against political foes, citing James Comey's indictment. Republicans countered, claiming the Biden administration, via Special Counsel Jack Smith, targeted Trump and...
Rutgers University professor Mark Bray is temporarily relocating to Europe due to intensified threats following accusations by a student group affiliated with Turning Point USA. The group claims Bray, an expert on antifascist movements, threatens conservative students and is calling for his termination. Bray denies being part of any organization,...
US airports are experiencing flight delays and cancellations due to a worsening shortage of air traffic controllers, exacerbated by the ongoing government shutdown. Essential air traffic controllers are working without pay, leading to increased stress and a rise in sick calls, with staffing levels reportedly dropping by 50% in some...
