A bitter feud between Senator Rand Paul and Stephen Miller, a top Trump advisor, is jeopardizing the passage of the administration's border security bill. Miller seeks $150 billion for border security and deportation, while Paul, advocating fiscal responsibility, proposes a significantly reduced $75 billion. Their disagreement has caused...
A House committee hearing saw clashing narratives on immigration. Republicans, led by Rep. James Comer, criticized Democratic governors' policies, claiming they endanger public safety by protecting undocumented immigrants. Democrats, including Governors Walz, Hochul, and Pritzker, countered that these policies uphold due process and that immigrants generally contribute positively to...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. He acknowledged the Pentagon develops contingency plans for various scenarios, including potential action in Greenland and Panama, but refused to confirm plans for forceful intervention. Lawmakers also grilled Hegseth about his use of Signal...
House Republicans grilled three Democratic governors—Hochul (NY), Pritzker (IL), and Walz (MN)—during a heated hearing on sanctuary state policies. Republicans accused the governors of responsibility for crimes committed by undocumented immigrants, while the governors countered that immigration enforcement is a federal issue. Democrats criticized President Trump's deployment of...
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, challenging his deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles without Newsom's consent. The suit argues this action is unconstitutional, escalates tensions, and usurps state sovereignty. Trump's administration counters that local...
The Senate is considering significant changes to the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" before President Trump's July 4th deadline. Proposed alterations include adjustments to SNAP benefits, lowering the SALT deduction cap, reducing border security funding, reforming Medicaid, and modifying energy tax credits. While aiming for substantial spending cuts,...
Two Capitol Police officers, Daniel Hodges and Harry Dunn, filed a lawsuit against Congress, demanding the installation of a memorial honoring officers injured during the January 6th, 2021 attack. Congress passed a law in 2022 mandating the memorial, but it remains unfulfilled. The officers argue this inaction reflects an...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating the parole status of hundreds of thousands of individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who entered the U.S. under a Biden-era program. These individuals are being notified that their parole and work authorization are revoked, effective immediately. The DHS...
Billy Long, a former Missouri congressman who previously advocated for abolishing the IRS, has been confirmed as the agency's commissioner. The Senate confirmed him by a 53-44 vote despite Democratic concerns about his past work for a firm involved in a fraudulent tax scheme and campaign contributions received after...
The DOJ's request for extensive Colorado election data raises concerns, especially given Trump's election claims. Public opinion on Trump's deportation policies is divided, with polls showing conflicting approval ratings. The Trump administration plans to repeal limits on power plant emissions, a move criticized for prioritizing the coal industry over...
