A federal budget bill proposes selling over 255 million acres of US public land, including 5 million acres in Washington state. Critics, including environmental groups, denounce this as a "land grab" with irreversible consequences, while supporters argue for local control. The bill, part of a larger measure making...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene opposes President Trump's recent authorization of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, citing a growing divide within the Republican party over foreign intervention. Greene, who campaigned on a platform of ending foreign wars, believes her anti-intervention stance is gaining popularity, particularly among younger voters. ...
A Republican plan to sell millions of acres of federal land in 11 Western states is facing intense backlash. Politicians, businesses, and citizens criticize the proposal, fearing it will benefit wealthy corporations and harm public access. The plan, part of a larger budget bill, aims to address housing...
NATO leaders are meeting in The Hague for a two-day summit, with a focus on maintaining unity and avoiding disruptions from Donald Trump's presence. Trump's return to the alliance after a four-year absence comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, following US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear...
With border arrests at historic lows, Border Patrol agents are increasingly operating far from the US borders, assisting ICE in interior enforcement. This shift, driven by a daily arrest quota, sees agents conducting operations across the country, within and beyond the 100-mile border zone. This expanded role has...
Following President Trump's military assault on Iran, bipartisan efforts in Congress to halt the action are facing challenges. While a House resolution from Reps. Massie and Khanna, backed by some Democrats, gains limited traction, a Senate resolution supported by Minority Leader Schumer faces long odds due to Republican support...
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to prevent international students from attending Harvard University. The judge's order, citing threats to freedom of speech, preserves foreign students' ability to study at Harvard. The administration's actions, including revoking Harvard's certification to host foreign students and cutting research grants, stemmed...
President Trump's decision to launch airstrikes on Iran's nuclear program following Operation Rising Lion sparked a debate largely confined to the right wing. Key figures like Netanyahu, G7 leaders, and Republican senators offered input, while Democrats remained largely silent, focusing instead on domestic issues. The debate covered intelligence...
Florida is constructing a migrant detention center, nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz', in the Everglades. The $450 million annual facility, located near a public airport, aims to hold approximately 1,000 migrants temporarily. While officials claim it's a cost-effective solution for deportations and situated outside Everglades National Park, critics, including Miami-Dade's...
The USDA announced the repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule, removing protections from road construction and logging on 58.5 million acres of national forestland. The decision, supported by the Trump administration, aims to improve forest management and wildfire prevention, but environmental groups strongly oppose it, citing potential harm to...
