Texas House Democrats, led by Gene Wu, left the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan. Their walkout, potentially lasting weeks or months, is funded by small-dollar donations, contributions from Beto O'Rourke's group, Powered by People, and the Democratic Caucus. Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating possible bribery,...
Myanmar's former acting president, Myint Swe, died at 74 in a military hospital. He had been in failing health for over a year, relinquishing his duties to Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing. Swe's appointment as acting president in February 2021 following the military coup was controversial. He...
The Justice Department is suing states to end in-state tuition for undocumented college students, arguing it violates federal law. Texas, initially a leader with bipartisan support for such programs, has ended its policy after the DOJ lawsuit. This impacts tens of thousands of students, creating a significant tuition...
National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard declassified a 2016 election report on Russian interference, despite CIA objections citing risks to sources and methods. Former intelligence officials expressed alarm over the detail revealed, fearing compromised intelligence gathering. The declassified report, including references to eavesdropping and a human source, sparked controversy....
The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas to several prominent figures, including former Presidents Bill and Hillary Clinton and former FBI Director James Comey, regarding their ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Notably absent is Alex Acosta, the former U.S. Attorney who oversaw Epstein's controversial plea deal. Epstein victims' attorneys criticized...
Bill O'Reilly believes the Trump administration's attempt to indict Hillary Clinton and others for alleged Russian collusion is a personal vendetta. He highlights the challenge of securing a favorable grand jury venue in liberal-leaning areas like New York City or Washington D.C., where the alleged conspiracy occurred. O'Reilly...
The Trump administration plans to increase federal law enforcement in Washington D.C. this Thursday and Friday. This follows an assault on a government staffer and is partly attributed to President Trump's executive order aiming to improve the city's safety. Federal agencies including ICE, FBI, and the National Guard...
Donald Trump claimed credit for Howard Stern's rumored departure from SiriusXM, despite Stern's denial and continued show hosting. Trump linked Stern's hypothetical exit to the alleged failure of "hate Trump" media. However, SiriusXM hasn't confirmed any parting and Stern himself recently stated he'll be back on the air....
President Trump announced a potential 100% tariff on imported chips and semiconductors. However, companies building or committing to build manufacturing facilities in the US will be exempt. This follows Apple's announcement of a $100 billion US manufacturing plan. The tariff's exact implementation date and scope remain unclear, with...
The Trump administration announced a partnership with Indiana to add 1,000 immigrant detention beds at the Miami Correctional Facility, dubbed the "Speedway Slammer." This expansion utilizes existing space and leverages federal funds under the 287(g) program. The controversial moniker has drawn criticism from Speedway, Indiana, and IndyCar, who object...
