Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) labeled Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) a "terrorist" on X, sparking outrage from top House Democrats. Fine's comment followed Omar's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson. House Democratic leaders condemned Fine's statement as "unhinged, racist, and Islamophobic," demanding an...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a redrawing of the state's congressional map during a special session starting July 21st. This Republican-led initiative aims to bolster their slim House majority ahead of the 2024 midterms. Democrats criticize the move as gerrymandering, particularly given recent devastating floods. The...
Facing deportation, Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are seeking asylum despite the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Many fear returning to Haiti's violence and instability, prioritizing asylum claims over relocating to other countries. While a judge temporarily blocked the TPS termination, the administration plans to...
Neil Jacobs, President Trump's nominee to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), promised to prioritize restoring staffing at the National Weather Service (NWS). NWS has faced significant personnel cuts under the Trump administration, leading to criticism following recent deadly Texas floods. Jacobs committed to reversing this...
An ICE official testified that most names of student protesters investigated this year originated from Canary Mission, a pro-Israel website that blacklists pro-Palestinian activists. The website provided over 5,000 names. This revelation occurred during a Boston trial challenging the Trump administration's alleged ideological deportation policy, which professors argue...
Neil Jacobs, nominated to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), testified before the Senate. He pledged to prioritize science, safety, and innovation if confirmed. His testimony addressed NOAA's management, budget, and personnel, as well as potential innovative solutions. Jacobs's previous tenure as acting NOAA administrator...
President Trump's push to rescind $9.4 billion in approved spending has sparked a congressional battle. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer threatens to block government funding if Republicans proceed with the cuts, which target foreign aid and public broadcasting. Republicans can pass the rescissions package with a simple majority,...
Spokane, Washington, faced a deadly 2021 heatwave resulting in 19 deaths. A $19.9 million EPA grant to help the city adapt to climate change, including installing resilience hubs and energy-efficient cooling systems, was rescinded by the Trump administration. This left Spokane, a city with low median income and...
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN investigator probing human rights abuses in Palestinian territories. This follows failed US attempts to remove Albanese, who has accused Israel of genocide. Albanese's reports have criticized Israeli actions and implicated US companies. The US State Department called her...
President Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, a significant increase from the current 10%, citing unfair trade practices and Brazil's prosecution of former President Bolsonaro. The move, described in a letter to President Lula, is explicitly punitive, unlike previous tariff increases. This action follows a series...
