Federal immigration agents, led by Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino, staged a show of force outside a Los Angeles press conference where Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a redistricting plan. The agents' presence, described as intimidating by Newsom's office and Mayor Karen Bass, resulted in one arrest. This action...
Rep. Robert Garcia is demanding that Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins clarify discrepancies between the Forest Service's claims of 99% wildland firefighter staffing and a ProPublica report revealing thousands of vacancies. ProPublica's investigation found that the Forest Service used misleading metrics, undercounting vacancies. Garcia's letter requests a full accounting of...
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from sharing the personal data of 79 million Medicaid enrollees with immigration officials. Following a lawsuit by 20 states, Judge Vince Chhabria cited concerns that data sharing, including addresses and Social Security numbers, would disrupt...
National Guard troops have begun 24-hour operations in Washington D.C., deployed to Union Station and the National Mall. This is part of President Trump's plan to address perceived crime issues, involving a takeover of the city's police department. Although unarmed, the 800 troops will remain until "law and...
Social Security, celebrating its 90th anniversary, faces a looming financial shortfall, projected to be unable to pay full benefits by 2034. This comes despite its popularity and vital role for millions of Americans. Recent legislation, including the Social Security Fairness Act and Trump's tax law, have impacted the...
A Pew Research Center survey reveals declining approval ratings for President Trump six months into his second term. His job approval stands at 38%, with disapproval at 60%. Major policies like tariffs (38% approve, 61% disapprove) and the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (32% approve, 46% disapprove) also face...
D.C. officials are conducting a homeless encampment engagement near I-66 in Foggy Bottom following President Trump's executive order targeting homelessness. The city insists it's offering services and shelter, but concerns exist that relocation will disrupt vital support systems. Miriam's Kitchen is actively providing assistance. Montgomery County anticipates...
South Carolina Democratic gubernatorial candidate William "Mullins" McLeod is facing calls to withdraw from the 2026 race following the release of dashcam footage showing his bizarre arrest in May. The video depicts McLeod, in underwear, using racial slurs, claiming to be God and Superman, and threatening political opponents. ...
Ana Navarro, a co-host on "The View," urged singer Gloria Gaynor to decline a Kennedy Center Honor from President Trump. Navarro cited Trump's attacks on women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community, arguing his presence tarnishes the honor's prestige. Trump recently announced the honorees, including Gaynor, and will...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's overt Christian conservatism is dividing the US military. Veterans express concern over religiously-themed recruitment ads and social media posts, citing a potential threat to democracy. Hegseth's ties to an extremist pastor and his promotion of a faith-based agenda are criticized for fostering discord and...
