Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secured Senate confirmation Thursday to become secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, overcoming concerns about dozens of false or misleading statements he has made regarding vaccine safety. The 52-48 vote puts Kennedy, an environmental lawyer who has no background in health care or …
Read More »Fired Inspectors General Sue Trump Administration Over Unlawful Terminations
Eight former inspectors general (IGs) from major U.S. agencies filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Trump administration, alleging their terminations were illegal and violated congressional protections designed to ensure independent government oversight. The lawsuit, filed in Washington, D.C., federal court, argues that the firings were politically motivated and failed to …
Read More »You’re Hearing a lot About Budget Reconciliation in Congress. What Does That Mean?
Republicans in Congress have begun taking their first steps on the long and winding road that constitutes the budget reconciliation process. GOP lawmakers plan to use the special legislative procedure to enact substantial changes to border security, defense, energy and tax law, as well as major spending reductions. If they …
Read More »Justice Department Sues New York Over Immigration Enforcement
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York, Governor Kathy Hochul, and state Attorney General Letitia James, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts. During a press conference, Bondi asserted that New York’s policies prioritize undocumented immigrants …
Read More »House GOP Releases Budget That Raises Debt Limit by $4 Trillion, Extends Tax Cuts
U.S. House Republicans released their budget resolution Wednesday, laying out a vision for raising the debt limit and drafting a reconciliation package that is significantly different from the one Senate Republicans released last week. The House budget resolution proposes Congress pass one bill that would extend the 2017 tax cuts passed …
Read More »Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed as Director of National Intelligence
Former Hawaii U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed as director of national intelligence (DNI) in a 52-48 Senate vote on Wednesday, overcoming bipartisan opposition and securing a key role in the Trump administration. Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman who later joined the Republican Party, will now oversee the vast U.S. …
Read More »Bipartisan Bill to Ban Social Media for Kids Faces Pushback
A bipartisan Senate bill that would ban children under 13 from accessing social media is facing strong opposition from tech industry trade groups and digital rights organizations, which argue that the measure is unconstitutional and overly restrictive. The bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), …
Read More »Elon Musk Joins Trump in Oval Office to Defend Government Cuts
Elon Musk appeared alongside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday, breaking his silence for the first time since taking the lead on the administration’s aggressive cost-cutting initiative. As head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk defended his sweeping efforts to shrink the federal workforce, despite …
Read More »Election Security Staff Placed on Leave
In a move that has raised concerns about election integrity going forward, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has placed 17 staff members on administrative leave. The affected employees include ten regional election security specialists and several members of CISA’s Election Security and Resilience team. These staffers were …
Read More »Federal Judge Orders Health Agencies to Restore Scrubbed Medical Websites
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must restore webpages and medical data that were removed in response to President Trump’s executive order on gender ideology. U.S. District Judge …
Read More »Texas Republicans Push to Display Ten Commandments in Schools, Allow Bible Reading Time
Republican lawmakers in the Texas Senate are pushing new legislation that would mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms and allow time for Bible reading, part of a broader effort to integrate religious doctrine into public education. “Our Schools Are Not God-Free Zones” Sen. Phil King, …
Read More »Federal Judge in Nationwide Ruling Blocks Trump Administration Cut to NIH Research Grants
A federal judge has issued a nationwide order preventing the National Institutes of Health from changing how much the agency pays universities and medical schools for “indirect costs” that come along with research grants. Judge Angel Kelley of the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts issued the temporary restraining order late …
Read More »Rep. Nancy Mace Accuses Ex-Fiancé of Abuse, Non-Consensual Recordings in Explosive House Floor Speech
In a shocking nearly hour-long speech on the U.S. House floor Monday, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) accused her ex-fiancé, Charleston businessman Patrick Bryant, of physically abusing her, recording non-consensual sex acts, and conspiring with others in acts of rape and sexual misconduct. Mace, who is considering a 2026 run for …
Read More »Federal Prosecutors Ordered to Drop Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove has directed federal prosecutors in New York to drop all corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a senior Justice Department official confirmed Monday evening. The charges, initially brought by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, …
Read More »Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday imposing 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, marking a significant escalation in his administration’s trade policy. “This is a big deal, the beginning of making America rich again,” Trump declared during the signing ceremony in the …
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