Steve Bannon, former White House strategist, proposed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the next Federal Reserve Chair, even suggesting he hold both positions temporarily. Bannon's recommendation, made during a podcast interview, was swiftly rejected by the White House. While there's no historical precedent for such a dual role,...
Federal agents used tear gas and pepper balls to disperse approximately 100 protesters, including two Democratic congressional candidates, outside a Chicago ICE facility on Friday. The protest, against "Operation Midway Blitz," involved attempts to block government vehicles. At least three protesters were arrested. Candidates Kat Abughazaleh and...
President Trump announced a third U.S. military strike this month targeting an alleged drug smuggling vessel, killing three individuals. The vessel was reportedly affiliated with a designated terrorist organization operating in the USSOUTHCOM area. While the administration justifies the action as necessary to combat drug trafficking, criticism...
U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned under pressure from the Trump administration after refusing to pursue criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump officials pushed for charges despite a lack of evidence, citing James's involvement in a civil fraud case against Trump. Siebert's resignation leaves the Eastern...
Following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, a House resolution honoring him was met with opposition from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and 57 other Democrats. Ocasio-Cortez criticized Kirk's views on the Civil Rights Act, his comments regarding Paul Pelosi's attacker, and his statements about Jewish influence. ...
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court to reinstate a passport policy requiring male or female sex designations based on birth certificates, rejecting gender identity markers. A lower court blocked the policy, which the administration argues is necessary to maintain accurate official documents. The plaintiffs contend the...
President Trump called for the removal of U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, who is investigating New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud. Trump claims James is "guilty of something" but offers no evidence. The investigation, spanning months, has yielded no charges. This move raises concerns...
Protests erupted in Chicago against increased immigration enforcement by federal agents. Federal officers used tear gas on demonstrators blocking an ICE facility in Broadview, resulting in injuries and at least three arrests. The Department of Homeland Security blamed protesters for the violence, while protesters and local officials condemned...
The Trump administration requested the Supreme Court to halt a lower court's ruling that blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 300,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. A California judge deemed the administration's decision unlawful. While the Supreme Court previously allowed a temporary end to the program,...
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 300,000 Venezuelan migrants. A federal judge in San Francisco found the administration's actions unlawful, a decision upheld by a federal appeals court. The administration...
