HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to replace the members of the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a federal panel advising on preventive healthcare. The USPSTF's future was uncertain after HHS canceled a recent meeting. While HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon stated no final decision has been...
House Democrats Ro Khanna and Robert Garcia requested a copy of Jeffrey Epstein's "birthday book" from his estate by August 10th. The book reportedly contains entries from Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Alan Dershowitz. Democrats argue the book's contents are crucial for congressional oversight of the Trump administration's...
President Trump's new executive order on homelessness mirrors some of California Governor Newsom's policies, focusing on enforcing anti-camping laws and prioritizing treatment for the mentally ill and addicted. However, Trump's plan diverges significantly by seeking to eliminate federal funding for "housing first" and "harm reduction" initiatives, key tenets of...
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney recounts his experiences playing golf with Donald Trump, highlighting the president's intense competitiveness and transactional nature. Trump's golf courses serve as business ventures and networking opportunities, attracting wealthy individuals and foreign leaders. While some courses, like Turnberry, are profitable, others...
The Philippine Supreme Court dismissed the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte due to a procedural error. The House of Representatives violated a rule limiting the number of impeachment cases against an official per year. The court emphasized its focus on upholding the law, not favoring political outcomes....
A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit challenging Illinois' sanctuary policies, which limit local cooperation with federal immigration detainment. Judge Lindsay Jenkins ruled that Illinois' actions are protected by the 10th Amendment, asserting the state's right to decide its level of participation in federal immigration enforcement. The...
Taiwan is holding a controversial recall vote targeting over 30 lawmakers, primarily from the opposition Kuomintang party, accused of being pro-China. This unprecedented vote, stemming from the Bluebird movement, aims to shift the balance of power in the legislature, currently dominated by the opposition. The vote follows political deadlock...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will pay $2,733.28 to Brother Vellies and $250 to the Costume Institute to settle a House Ethics Committee investigation. The investigation found she didn't fully comply with the House Gift Rule regarding her 2021 Met Gala appearance, including underpaying for accessories and accepting free admission for...
Donald Trump's optimism for a Gaza ceasefire has evaporated. He pulled US negotiators from talks, blaming Hamas for lack of good faith and suggesting Israel escalate its military campaign. Trump's shift, possibly tactical, contrasts with ongoing mediation efforts by Egypt and Qatar, and statements from Israeli officials suggesting...
Former Trump attorney Alina Habba remains U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. Federal judges rejected her reappointment, but the DOJ used a legal maneuver, possibly the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, to reinstate her as Acting U.S. Attorney after firing her replacement, Desiree Leigh Grace. Habba's appointment, though potentially temporary...
