Former President Trump stated he will consider pardoning the men convicted of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, calling their trial a "railroad job." Two were found guilty, two pleaded guilty, and two were acquitted. The men, some linked to a militia group, allegedly planned...
Elon Musk criticized President Trump's recently passed spending bill, calling it financially irresponsible and counterproductive to his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts. Trump defended the bill, citing lack of Democratic support. The bill is projected to increase the national deficit by $3.8 trillion over 10 years. ...
Oregon faces a difficult choice: maintain its free healthcare program for undocumented immigrants, costing $1.5 billion over two years, or risk losing over three times that amount in federal Medicaid funding due to a proposed bill. The bill, passed by the House, threatens to penalize states providing healthcare to...
King Charles III delivered Canada's throne speech, a role usually performed by the governor-general. This unusual occurrence, the first since Queen Elizabeth II in 1977, aimed to bolster support for Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, amidst escalating tensions with US President Donald Trump. The speech, penned by...
The Missouri Supreme Court overturned a lower court injunction blocking abortion restrictions, effectively reinstating a near-total ban. This follows a voter-approved constitutional amendment enshrining reproductive rights. Planned Parenthood condemned the decision, calling it a "de facto abortion ban," while state Republicans celebrated. The lower court judge must now re-evaluate...
Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood faced angry constituents at a town hall meeting where he defended the Republican reconciliation bill, admitting he hadn't read it before voting. He was booed and heckled, particularly when he confessed to being unaware of a provision undermining the judiciary. Flood, defying party advice...
Jeanine Pirro, a former Fox News host and Trump ally, was sworn in as interim U.S. attorney for D.C. President Trump expressed confidence in Pirro's ability to improve safety and combat violence in the city. Pirro vowed to address violence directly with appropriate punishment. Her appointment follows controversy...
President Trump reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to delay a potential strike on Iran, citing ongoing negotiations for a new nuclear deal. While the IAEA director-general, Rafael Grossi, remains uncertain about the deal's success, he views the ongoing talks as positive. Negotiations, involving the US and Iran,...
Former President Trump has pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were serving prison sentences for bank and tax fraud. The couple, known for their show "Chrisley Knows Best," were convicted in 2022 of defrauding banks and evading taxes. Their daughter, Savannah, actively campaigned for their...
Elon Musk, a former Trump advisor, publicly criticized President Trump's legislative bill, describing it as a "massive spending bill" that increases the federal deficit. Musk, who previously supported Trump's campaign and administration, expressed disappointment, stating the bill is not both "big and beautiful." His comments come as he...
