Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to house detained immigrants at military bases in Indiana and New Jersey, sparking controversy. The proposal, intended to address a shortage of detention space amid a surge in immigration enforcement, aims to temporarily house thousands at Camp Atterbury and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. ...
The Trump administration's self-deportation program, Project Homecoming, is facing challenges. While officials claim tens of thousands have used the CBP Home app, many undocumented immigrants report difficulties. Jairo Sequeira, for example, was unable to board his flight due to missing Nicaraguan documents confiscated by US authorities. Others,...
Germany and the UK signed their first bilateral defense pact since WWII, pledging mutual military aid if attacked. The "Kensington Treaty" includes joint military projects, arms exports, and educational exchanges. The agreement follows discussions regarding supplying Ukraine with long-range weapons, prompting Russia to warn of potential retaliatory strikes...
A federal judge ruled that President Trump illegally fired FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, reinstating her to her position. The judge cited a 1935 Supreme Court decision protecting FTC commissioners from removal without cause. The Trump administration plans to appeal, potentially leading the case to the Supreme Court,...
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced a bill to repeal Medicaid cuts from a recently passed domestic policy bill, despite voting for the original bill. This action highlights a trend in Congress under President Trump where Republican lawmakers vote for bills they criticize, fearing repercussions from the President. Many...
President Trump is set to sign the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan bill easing stablecoin issuance by banks. The act, a key Trump priority, aims to boost the cryptocurrency industry and increase public trust in stablecoins. While lauded by some as a step towards clearer regulations, critics, including Rep....
Wisconsin Elections Commission investigated former Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl's actions during a crisis involving 193 uncounted ballots from the November 2024 election. Witzel-Behl was on vacation for 17 days, during which she baked "thousands" of cookies and organized their delivery to city staff. The commission's report criticized...
President Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to unseal Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury testimony following a Wall Street Journal report detailing a potentially incriminating letter. Bondi pledged to seek court approval for release. This action follows growing pressure from Trump supporters for transparency in the Epstein investigation, despite...
President Trump's decision on whether to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remains uncertain, with internal administration disagreements on the legality of such a move. While Trump believes Powell is too cautious with interest rate cuts, some within the Treasury Department argue that removing Powell requires a serious ethical...
A new AP-NORC poll reveals that most Americans believe the recently passed Republican tax and spending bill primarily benefits the wealthy, despite GOP claims it helps working-class individuals. About two-thirds expect the law to favor the rich, while most think it will harm low-income individuals. Even some Republicans...
