The Justice Department, under a controversial downsizing initiative, lost 4,000 employees, prompting concerns about community safety. The "fork in the road" program, aiming for $470 million in savings, included 1,500 planned FBI position cuts, impacting investigations and institutional knowledge. Critics, including former officials, argue this short-sighted approach jeopardizes...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was hospitalized in Washington, D.C., Tuesday following an allergic reaction. A DHS spokeswoman stated Noem is alert and recovering. Secret Service agents were present at the hospital. Noem, a Trump appointee, has been instrumental in his administration's immigration policies and has advocated...
The Trump administration reversed its temporary halt on workplace arrests of immigrant workers. Following complaints from businesses about worker shortages, a brief pause on arrests in agriculture, restaurants, and hotels was implemented. However, the administration quickly reinstated worksite enforcement, stating that illegal employment networks undermine American workers and destabilize...
Republican Senator Mike Lee deleted social media posts blaming Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for the assassination of Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. The posts, which included images of the suspect, sparked widespread criticism. Democrats condemned Lee's attempt to politicize the tragedy, calling his rhetoric dangerous...
Amidst Trump's threats to join Israel in attacking Iran, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced resolutions to prevent presidential military action without congressional approval. Republican Thomas Massie and several Democrats, including Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are sponsoring the House resolution, with a Senate companion bill introduced by...
Donald Trump's stance on US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict is causing a rift within his MAGA base. While Trump asserts control and avoids direct military action against Iran, some prominent figures like Tucker Carlson advocate for non-intervention, urging Israel to handle the situation independently. This division threatens...
A bipartisan coalition of US lawmakers, including both Trump supporters and progressive Democrats, is pushing for a war powers resolution to prevent President Trump from unilaterally engaging in conflict with Iran. Led by Reps. Massie and Khanna, the resolution would require congressional approval before any US military action. ...
President Trump is considering using US military assets to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, shifting from a diplomatic approach. While still open to diplomacy with significant Iranian concessions, Trump's recent statements indicate dwindling patience. Discussions involve potential US Air Force refueling of Israeli jets during strikes, or even joint...
The Senate's version of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" faces potential challenges, with several Republican senators expressing concerns. Senators Johnson, Hawley, and Scott raised objections to provisions like Medicaid provider taxes and the SALT deduction cap. House Speaker Johnson warned the Senate against significant alterations, emphasizing the narrow...
Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, praising Mamdani's progressive platform focusing on affordable housing, rent control, and social services funded by increased taxes on corporations and the wealthy. Mamdani's campaign relies heavily on small-dollar donations. This endorsement follows similar support from Rep. Alexandria...
