Border Patrol agents conducted raids in Sacramento and Los Angeles, arresting individuals for immigration violations. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the actions as illegal racial profiling, while Assemblymember Maggy Krell questioned if a federal court injunction was violated. The raids sparked outrage among Democratic lawmakers who cited concerns...
The US has passed its first major national cryptocurrency legislation, a significant step for the industry. The Genius Act, backed by President Trump, establishes a regulatory framework for stablecoins, requiring them to be backed by US dollars or low-risk assets. While supporters see it as promoting clarity and...
Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was abruptly fired from her position as a U.S. attorney. In a memo to colleagues, she urged them to resist fear of retribution and continue fighting abuses of power, emphasizing the importance of impartiality and integrity in their work. ...
House Republicans face delays in voting on a $9 billion spending cut package due to Democratic efforts to force the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Democrats, citing Republican stalling tactics, are pushing for transparency surrounding the Epstein case, leveraging the controversy to hinder the vote. The rescissions package,...
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will personally approve all solar and wind projects on federal lands and waters, implementing an "elevated review" process. This move, aimed at ending what the Interior Department calls preferential treatment for renewables, is criticized by clean energy advocates as adding bureaucracy and hindering projects needing...
Immigration enforcement agents in the US are increasingly wearing masks during operations, sparking controversy. The Trump administration defends the practice, citing safety concerns for agents facing harassment. Critics argue the masked agents generate fear and hinder accountability. The practice is unprecedented in US policing history and draws comparisons...
Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was fired from her position as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan. In a note to colleagues, she condemned the firing as an abuse of power and warned against succumbing to fear. Comey, a veteran prosecutor who worked on high-profile cases...
The Trump administration ended the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ youth specialized service, which allowed under-25 callers to speak with LGBTQ-trained counselors. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) cited a shift to serving all callers, not just siloed groups. This decision, despite nearly 1.5...
North Carolina's State Board of Elections launched the Registration Repair Project to update voter registration records. Many voters lack driver's license/DMV ID numbers or social security numbers in the database, hindering verification. The project aims to collect this missing information to ensure accurate voter identification. Those without...
Attorney General Pam Bondi toured the former Alcatraz prison, exploring its potential reopening as a facility for violent prisoners and illegal immigrants. The visit follows President Trump's suggestion to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz. Bondi's tour comes amidst ongoing questions about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, a controversy she...
