Senate Republicans moved Tuesday to advance a budget plan focused on funding immigration enforcement operations through the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. The proposal is being pursued through the budget reconciliation process, which allows certain fiscal measures to pass with a simple majority in the Senate. [read more] The plan is designed to provide … Read more
A congressional redistricting map approved by voters in Virginia is facing a legal challenge after a judge blocked certification of the referendum results shortly after the vote. The decision has introduced uncertainty into the state’s midterm election planning as legal proceedings move forward. Jack Hurley of the Tazewell County Circuit Court issued the order, citing … Read more
During a recent exchange, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Senator Chris Coons engaged in a pointed back-and-forth over claims related to sanctions policy involving countries such as Iran and Russia. Bessent strongly rejected assertions that billions of dollars had been provided through sanctions relief, calling the figure in question inaccurate and characterizing it as a … Read more
President Donald Trump shared a new statement on social media in which he referenced former President Barack Obama. The post has drawn attention online due to the seriousness of the claims made. In his message, Trump asserted that there is “incontrovertible evidence” related to actions he believes took place during the 2016 election period. He … Read more
Officials, including leadership from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, have emphasized their ongoing commitment to safeguarding national security. They highlighted the importance of staying vigilant in an evolving global environment. Authorities noted that investigations remain active across multiple areas of concern. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to identify and address potential risks … Read more
Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley revealed this week that he had surgery over the weekend in Iowa to remove gallstones. This makes the 92-year-old Republican the most recent senior senator to have a health scare while Congress is busy with a lot of work. Grassley, who is the president pro tempore of the Senate and … Read more
A federal judge has upheld the conviction of former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, rejecting her attempt to overturn the verdict or secure a new trial. U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman ruled that the evidence presented during trial was sufficient for a jury to find that Dugan obstructed federal immigration enforcement efforts. The … Read more
Trump Scores Big: Saudi Arabia Joins U.S. Squeeze on Iran at Strait of Hormuz President Trump just dropped the hammer, announcing that Saudi Arabia is actively helping the United States secure the Strait of Hormuz. This is no small move. With America’s Navy already enforcing a tight blockade on Iranian ports and shipping, Riyadh’s support … Read more
There are serious claims in what you’ve written—but the conclusion that wrongdoing “is proven” or that indictments are inevitable goes well beyond what’s actually established. Right now, these are allegations and investigations, not confirmed findings, and it’s important to keep that distinction clear. ActBlue, a major online fundraising platform used by Democratic candidates and causes, … Read more
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick announced her immediate resignation from Congress, stepping down amid a widening ethics investigation and separate federal criminal charges. The decision came shortly after the House Ethics Committee held a sanctions hearing to determine potential disciplinary action. In her resignation statement, Cherfilus-McCormick criticized the process, calling it unfair and disputing the findings against … Read more
