Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced tough questioning from Senate Democrats during a hearing on the State Department's budget. Democrats criticized his handling of El Salvador's President Bukele, specifically the deportation of a Maryland resident, Kilmar Abrego Garcia. A heated exchange ensued between Rubio and Senator Chris Van...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem incorrectly defined habeas corpus during a Senate hearing, stating it grants the president power to deport individuals. Senator Maggie Hassan corrected her, explaining it protects against unlawful imprisonment. Noem later affirmed her support but also claimed the president can suspend it. This follows...
Vladimir Medinsky, head of Russia's delegation in Ukraine talks, referenced the Great Northern War, suggesting Russia's willingness for a protracted conflict. He compared Ukraine's potential resistance to Sweden's during the war, implying a long fight. Medinsky's comments follow a recent phone call between Putin and Trump, which failed...
Wisconsin Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor, a vocal abortion rights supporter, announced her candidacy for the state Supreme Court. She challenges incumbent conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley, who sided with Trump in his 2020 election challenge. This race, though not impacting the court's overall liberal majority (4-3), is significant...
U.S. immigration authorities are fining thousands of migrants who failed to leave the country after deportation orders, with penalties reaching $1.8 million. The fines, stemming from a 1996 law, are part of the Trump administration's 'self-deportation' plan. Affected individuals, including Wendy Ortiz, a meatpacking plant worker fined $1.8...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration's decision to grant refugee status to 59 Afrikaner farmers from South Africa. Senator Tim Kaine criticized this, arguing it constitutes preferential treatment based on race, ignoring other persecuted groups like Uyghurs and Rohingyas. Rubio countered that the Afrikaners met...
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Maine House of Representatives from silencing Republican Rep. Laurel Libby, who faced punishment for social media comments about a transgender athlete. Libby's post drew criticism, leading to censure and a ban from speaking and voting. The Court intervened on an emergency request,...
President Trump urged House Republicans to pass his multitrillion-dollar tax cut bill, warning against altering Medicaid cuts and New York's local tax deduction. Despite Trump's lobbying and reported standing ovations, divisions remain among Republicans. Conservatives demand deeper spending cuts to offset tax revenue loss, while some New...
Donald Trump urged House Republicans to pass his "One Big Beautiful Bill," a sweeping legislation encompassing tax cuts and immigration measures. The bill faces opposition from some Republicans concerned about Medicaid cuts and the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. While Trump expressed confidence in its passage, key...
George Simion, a Romanian ultranationalist, alleges foreign interference in Romania's presidential election, claiming France and Moldova spent €100 million to manipulate the results. He cites claims by Telegram founder Pavel Durov of French government censorship and calls for an investigation, urging the court to compel Durov's testimony. Simion...
