A federal lawsuit has been filed against the US Department of Justice for refusing to release a legal memo that allegedly justified Donald Trump's acceptance of a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar. The Freedom of the Press Foundation, represented by American Oversight, filed the Freedom of Information Act...
The Trump administration issued a memo allowing increased religious expression at federal agencies. The memo permits employees to attempt to persuade colleagues of their religious views, provided it's not harassing. Examples include discussing faith during breaks, but respecting a colleague's request to cease such conversations. The guidance...
Rupert Murdoch's Wall Street Journal is defying Donald Trump's legal threats, publishing a story about a birthday card Trump allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump's attacks on US media have led to self-censorship elsewhere, but Murdoch, at 94, seems determined to fight back. While Murdoch's motives are complex –...
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) defended watching videos of ICE agents detaining undocumented immigrants, calling it "American." She praised Trump's immigration policies and said she enjoys seeing "illegals" deported. Mace's comments drew criticism from both sides of the aisle, with some calling her actions "twisted and cruel." Mace...
President Trump secured two significant achievements during a trip to Scotland. He brokered a landmark trade deal with the European Union, addressing trade deficits and securing substantial US investment. Simultaneously, he facilitated an immediate ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, utilizing US trade relationships as leverage. This follows a...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's firing of several aides this spring, initially supported by the White House, is now facing internal questioning. Multiple officials privately doubt Hegseth's claims of leaking, lacking evidence. Despite mounting controversies, including a Pentagon watchdog's findings on classified information and investigations into his confidants, President...
A federal judge ordered continued Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood nationwide, overturning a previous ruling that restricted payments to certain clinics. The decision counters President Trump's administration's efforts to defund the organization through a provision in his tax bill. Planned Parenthood argued that funding cuts would force the closure...
Donald Trump criticized wind turbines during a recent press conference, claiming they are the most expensive and environmentally damaging energy source. However, this assertion is largely inaccurate. While offshore wind is initially more expensive than onshore wind, it generates electricity cost-effectively compared to fossil fuels. Claims that wind...
Rep. Ro Khanna endorsed Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old progressive candidate running for Illinois' 9th Congressional District. Khanna praised Abughazaleh as the best the Democratic party offers, highlighting their shared commitment to working-class issues and rejection of corporate PAC money. Abughazaleh, a former journalist, has raised over $1 million in...
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2026, aiming to succeed retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis. Cooper, a proven statewide winner, is expected to be the Democratic frontrunner. Republican Michael Whatley, endorsed by Donald Trump, plans to seek the...
