U.S. officials have been informed that Israel is fully prepared to launch a military operation against Iran, several sources told CBS News, raising fears of a broader regional conflict and prompting a swift evacuation order for Americans in Iraq. The State Department on Wednesday directed all non-emergency U.S. government personnel …
Read More »Supreme Court Questions Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan and Limits of Nationwide Injunctions
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments in a high-stakes case involving former President Donald Trump’s plan to restrict birthright citizenship, while also weighing the broader question of whether federal judges have the power to issue nationwide injunctions. The justices did not rule on the core constitutional issue of …
Read More »HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says He Would “Probably” Vaccinate His Kids Against Measles, But Urges Public Not to Follow His Medical Advice
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday he would “probably” vaccinate his children against measles if they were young today — but cautioned Americans not to view him as a source of medical guidance. Kennedy made the remarks during a House Appropriations Committee hearing, responding to …
Read More »Schumer Stands Firm Amid Criticism Over GOP Funding Bill Vote
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is standing his ground amid backlash from some progressive Democrats after he voted in favor of a Republican-backed funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Schumer defended his decision, calling a shutdown “15 or 20 times …
Read More »Trump and Zelenskyy Clash in Oval Office Over Ukraine War, Rare Earth Deal
A White House meeting meant to finalize a U.S.-Ukraine rare-earth minerals deal unraveled into a heated exchange Friday as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sparred over the war with Russia and the path to peace. The meeting, which took place in the Oval …
Read More »Lawmakers In Multiple States Push to Challenge Same-Sex Marriage Rights
Lawmakers in at least nine states have introduced measures aimed at undermining same-sex couples’ right to marry, with some explicitly calling for the Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. One of the latest efforts comes from Michigan, where State Rep. Josh Schriver (R) introduced …
Read More »Trump Deploys 1,500 Active Duty Troops to Southern Border
The Pentagon announced Wednesday it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, implementing President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at bolstering immigration enforcement and border security. The deployment, which marks one of Trump’s first major policy actions, includes Army and Marine personnel tasked with assisting Border …
Read More »North Carolina Republicans Override Governor’s Veto, Curtail Powers of Democratic Successors
On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers in North Carolina overrode Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a sweeping law that diminishes the powers of key statewide Democratic officials set to assume office in January. The override passed in a 72-46 vote in the GOP-controlled House, following a similar vote in the …
Read More »Federal Judge Blocks DACA Health Coverage Rule in 19 States
A federal judge in North Dakota has blocked a Biden administration rule that allowed recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to enroll in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The decision affects 19 Republican-led states that filed a lawsuit against the rule. U.S. District …
Read More »Karoline Leavitt Named White House Press Secretary for Trump Administration
Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump has announced Karoline Leavitt as his choice for White House press secretary, making the 27-year-old the youngest person to serve in the role. Leavitt, a longtime aide to Trump and seasoned communications strategist, has been a prominent figure in his inner circle, serving as national …
Read More »Supreme Court Revives Virginia’s Voter Removal Program Just Before Election
Jimmy Williams The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to permit Virginia to revive a plan targeting the removal of noncitizens from voter rolls, a decision that reinstates a program previously halted by a federal judge just days before Election Day. In a brief order, the court’s six conservative justices approved the …
Read More »JD Vance Defends Trump’s “Enemy From Within” Comment, Blames U.S. Issues on “Broken Leadership”
Jimmy Williams On NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Ohio Senator JD Vance defended former President Donald Trump’s assertion that Democratic leaders pose a greater threat to America than foreign adversaries. Vance cited critical domestic issues like inflation, the border crisis, and the military’s recruitment struggles as symptoms of “broken …
Read More »FEMA Faces Armed Threat in North Carolina Amid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
Jimmy Williams As nearly 65,000 residents of Rutherford County, North Carolina, grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a reported armed threat against Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers has hindered relief efforts. The situation prompted FEMA to modify its operations, affecting recovery efforts in one of the state’s hardest-hit …
Read More »Trump Says He Will Restore Confederate Name To Military Base
Jimmy Williams Former President Donald Trump has vowed to restore the name of North Carolina’s Fort Bragg if he is reelected, less than two years after the military base was renamed to Fort Liberty as part of a national reckoning with Confederate symbols. Trump made the pledge during a town …
Read More »Key Filing Unveils New Evidence in Trump’s Election Interference Case
Jimmy Williams U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has released a crucial 165-page filing from Special Counsel Jack Smith, revealing extensive evidence in the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. The document provides the most detailed look at the case against Trump, who …
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