Senator Patty Murray criticized the Trump administration for detaining two firefighters battling a large wildfire in Washington state. Federal immigration agents arrested the firefighters, part of a contract crew, during a raid at the Bear Gulch fire. Murray demanded answers about their whereabouts and the administration's immigration policy,...
Democrats accuse Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel of weakening the Justice Department's ability to fight corruption by dismantling key anti-corruption units. They cite President Trump's actions, including cryptocurrency involvement and pardons to donors, as evidence of a two-tiered justice system. The lawmakers' letter expresses...
Washington, D.C.'s mayor, Muriel Bowser, reported a significant decrease in crime following a federal law enforcement surge. While acknowledging a reduction in carjackings, gun crimes, and homicides (up to 44%), she also expressed concern about a growing distrust between the police and residents. This federal intervention, criticized by...
D.C. Council members are criticizing Mayor Bowser's statement that a federal law enforcement surge lowered crime. Council members argue this federal intervention is harmful, illegitimate, and undermines democracy. While Bowser acknowledged positive crime statistics, she also expressed concerns about the presence of immigration agents and National Guard troops and...
President Trump's focus on crime in major cities has boosted his approval rating to 45%, surpassing his approval on immigration, the economy, or the war in Ukraine. A poll shows 53% of Americans approve of his crime approach, despite criticism from D.C. officials. This shift comes after his...
CDC Director Susan Monarez, nominated by President Trump, was reportedly fired by the White House. However, her lawyers claim only President Trump can remove her, rejecting the White House notification as legally flawed. Monarez allegedly refused to comply with unscientific directives and protect political agendas, prioritizing public health...
The White House fired Robert Primus, a member of the Surface Transportation Board, an independent agency reviewing the $85 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. Primus, whose term ended in 2027, claims the firing is illegal and plans legal action. The White House cites his disagreement with the "America First"...
A Spanish-language journalist, Mario Guevara, remains in immigration detention despite dropped charges against him. Arrested while covering a protest in Atlanta, Guevara's lawyers argue his detention violates his free speech rights, claiming it's an attempt to silence him. The government contends it has the authority to detain him...
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Florida is ordering the removal of rainbow crosswalks and other street art, risking millions in funding. This decision, driven by Governor DeSantis, is seen as an attack on LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities. The removal affects various art pieces, including murals celebrating these groups and even a 'Back...
