The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may withhold millions in election security funding from states that don't comply with new voting rules. This affects about $28 million, a small percentage of the overall grant program, but experts worry it could impact hundreds of millions more in law enforcement grants....
California Democrats pushed through a new congressional map, aiming to gain five House seats. However, Republicans, good-government groups, and Arnold Schwarzenegger oppose this mid-decade redrawing, arguing it undermines the independent redistricting commission. The fight involves significant spending, potentially exceeding $100 million, and centers on control of the House....
The White House criticized Smithsonian exhibits, citing portrayals of homosexuality, slavery, and migration as objectionable. This follows an earlier review request for eight museums' exhibition plans. The list largely mirrors a Federalist article and a Trump executive order. Specific concerns include a pride flag display, a worksheet...
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard issued a directive restricting the sharing of information about Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations with the Five Eyes intelligence alliance (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand). The directive classifies all related analysis as "NOFORN," preventing its sharing with foreign partners. While some former officials...
Liberal critics claim Donald Trump, 79, is hiding swollen ankles. MSNBC's Laurence O'Donnell noted Trump's unusual seating during meetings, suggesting he's concealing them. Photos show his ankles, prompting speculation and even concern from some MAGA supporters. Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that...
The U.S. has stopped issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers, citing safety concerns and the impact on American truckers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that foreign drivers endanger American lives and livelihoods. The State Department will review visa screening protocols, affecting all nationalities. This decision comes amidst...
Israel's approval of a plan to build 3,400 housing units in the E1 area of the West Bank is causing international outrage. This land, crucial for connecting Palestinian cities, effectively splits the West Bank and hinders the possibility of a Palestinian state. The plan, supported by Israel's far-right...
The Minnesota Democratic Party revoked its endorsement of Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh, a democratic socialist, after concerns about irregularities in the local party convention's voting process. Fateh, who won the initial endorsement, is challenged by incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey. Frey's supporters alleged widespread problems with the electronic...
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, allowed the Trump administration to cut $783 million in NIH research funding aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The court lifted a lower court's block on these cuts, aligning with the administration's priorities. While the court blocked the administration's...
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins traveled to California to oversee the transfer of Harjinder Singh, a truck driver accused of causing a fatal crash that killed three people. Singh, an Indian national, was in the U.S. illegally and obtained a commercial driver's license in California. The incident sparked a...
