Newly appointed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's address to flag officers has drawn sharp criticism. Veterans and retired generals decried the "insulting" and "egotistical" speech, which touched on warrior ethos, physical fitness, and DEI. Critics argued the hour-long talk was a waste of resources and politically charged, especially after Donald...
The US federal government has entered a partial shutdown after lawmakers failed to pass a crucial spending bill. Funding expired at midnight Wednesday, halting non-essential services and placing essential workers on unpaid leave. President Trump has threatened to use the shutdown to implement "irreversible" actions against Democrats and reduce the...
A US government shutdown is underway as Republicans and Democrats fail to agree on a stopgap funding bill. Democrats are demanding an extension of enhanced Obamacare tax credits, which Republicans reject, accusing them of holding government funding hostage. Republicans claim their proposal is nonpartisan, while Democrats argue it's partisan due...
Representative Madeleine Dean confronted Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday regarding the government funding standoff and Donald Trump's sharing of a racist, AI-generated video. Dean criticized Johnson for not denouncing the video, which depicted Minority Leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer. Johnson stated the video was "not his style" and that...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reignited debate over women's combat fitness, calling for "the highest male standard" for all positions. He stated that if this means fewer women qualify for combat jobs, so be it. This stance, which nearly derailed his confirmation, faces pushback from female veterans and Democrats who...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called for invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office, citing concerns about his mental health and suggestion to use Chicago as a military training ground. White House countered that Trump is focused on safety where Pritzker has failed. The President's proposal involves deploying...
A federal judge has disqualified Nevada's acting U.S. Attorney, Sigal Chattah, from several cases, ruling she has held the temporary position longer than legally permitted. U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell sided with defense lawyers, stating Chattah's authority expired. This decision aligns with a previous ruling concerning another acting U.S....
A Nevada judge ruled that Sigal Chattah, the interim U.S. attorney, is serving illegally. U.S. District Judge David Campbell sided with criminal defendants who argued the Justice Department improperly maneuvered Chattah into an "acting" role to bypass legal term limits. The judge barred Chattah from supervising their cases, citing the...
The US government has shut down after congressional Democrats blocked a Republican funding bill, demanding concessions on healthcare. Republicans, controlling both houses, rejected these demands, leading to a legislative stalemate. This is the first shutdown since 2018. Democrats cite Republican refusal of bipartisan talks and risking healthcare, while Republicans blame...
US federal agencies are reportedly blaming Democrats for an impending government shutdown, a move experts say may violate the Hatch Act. Statements and emails from agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and HUD accuse "radical liberals" of causing the shutdown to advance specific policy agendas. Legal experts suggest these...
