Top House Armed Services Democrat Rep. Adam Smith opposes a US military strike on Iran, citing the risk to American troops and unpredictable consequences. He believes Iran is likely pursuing nuclear weapons but warns that a strike could escalate the conflict. While President Trump considers striking Iranian nuclear...
The Trump administration is moving to deport over a million immigrants, deeming the Biden-era CHNV parole program illegal. This affects individuals like Florndjie Camey, who had legally immigrated to Miami but now faces deportation. The administration argues the program was poorly vetted and harmed border security, while critics...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has imposed new restrictions on congressional visits to immigration enforcement field offices following several incidents where Democratic lawmakers were denied access or arrested. The guidelines grant Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sole discretion to deny or cancel congressional tours of ICE detention centers,...
The U.S. restaurant industry is divided over President Trump's proposal to eliminate federal taxes on tips. While the National Restaurant Association supports it, claiming it would benefit millions of servers and bartenders, the Independent Restaurant Coalition opposes it, arguing it excludes many workers like kitchen staff and obscures the issue...
President Trump's directive mandates the removal of "negative" messaging about US history from national parks. This impacts sites like Manzanar, commemorating Japanese American internment, and Cesar Chavez National Monument. The order, deemed "Orwellian" by critics, aims to promote a more positive narrative of American history, focusing on achievements...
Senator Mike Lee's controversial X posts about the Minnesota shooting, suggesting a connection between the killer and Marxist ideology, sparked outrage among Democrats in Utah and nationally. His posts, characterized as lacking compassion and spreading conspiracy theories, prompted calls for accountability, though concrete actions remain unclear. While Democrats...
A San Francisco appeals court is reviewing the federalization of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, deployed during protests against immigration enforcement. While the court case continues, immigration raids have intensified, with ICE agents employing faster, less visible tactics. This has led to increased fear among immigrant communities,...
Minnesota state Senator John Hoffman and his wife were shot multiple times in what prosecutors called an assassination attempt. Their daughter, Hope, is credited with saving their lives by quickly identifying her father to 911 dispatchers, enabling a rapid police response. The alleged shooter, Vance Boelter, also killed...
Estimates suggest the recent "No Kings" protests were among the largest single-day protests in US history, potentially exceeding the 2017 Women's March in size. Data journalist G Elliott Morris estimates 4-6 million participants, representing 1.2-1.8% of the US population. While an official count is pending, the sheer number of...
NATO allies will meet next week for their first summit since Donald Trump's return. Trump wants members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, up from the current 2% target. While some, like Sweden, aim to meet the 5% goal, Spain opposes it, requesting flexible wording or...
