A Washington D.C. grand jury refused to indict Nathalie Jones, accused of threatening President Trump on Instagram. This is one of at least four recent instances where D.C. grand juries rejected Justice Department indictments. Former prosecutors say this is unprecedented, suggesting a credibility crisis for the department. The...
President Trump plans to deploy federal agents and potentially the National Guard to Chicago to combat rising crime, despite opposition from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and other officials. Pritzker alleges a lack of coordination and plans to challenge any deployment legally, citing the Posse Comitatus Act. While Chicago...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Mexico to discuss security, drugs, and migration with top officials. This trip comes amidst rising tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, fueled by President Trump's policies. Mexican President Sheinbaum is navigating a difficult situation, balancing cooperation with the U.S. while also...
A federal appeals court ruled against President Trump's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members from Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The court found insufficient evidence of an "invasion" or "predatory incursion," key requirements for invoking the act. This 2-1 decision likely paves the...
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, a devout Christian, called CBS News anchor Margaret Brennan "stupid" and "nasty" during an interview with President Trump. Trump praised Senator Marco Rubio for his confrontations with Brennan, highlighting their tense exchanges on Iran and immigration. Leavitt's harsh words contrast sharply with her...
During China's massive military parade, Trump accused President Xi of conspiring against the US. The parade, commemorating Japan's WWII surrender, featured Xi, Putin, and Kim Jong Un together. Trump questioned Xi's acknowledgment of US support during WWII and highlighted American sacrifices. Xi's speech emphasized China's strength and independence....
Rumors circulated online over Labor Day weekend about President Trump's health, fueled by his absence from public appearances and persistent hand bruising. Trump denied seeing these rumors, claiming they were 'fake news'. However, sources within the administration revealed he was aware of the speculation. This isn't the first...
A federal judge ruled that President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts the military's role in civilian law enforcement. The judge found that the National Guard performed prohibited law enforcement duties, such as participating in raids and traffic blockades...
President Trump claims credit for ending six or seven wars, citing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, Rwanda, Congo, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Thailand, Cambodia, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Serbia, and Kosovo. While he brokered some ceasefires, experts dispute his claim of completely resolving these conflicts. Several were not full-scale wars, and...
Congress faces a September 30th deadline to prevent a government shutdown. They have 14 legislative days to agree on a funding bill. A short-term solution is likely, but disagreements remain, particularly over proposed budget cuts to programs like the CDC and NIH. The White House's foreign aid...
