The U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate have both advanced legislation aimed at restoring funding for parts of the Department of Homeland Security after weeks of disruption tied to a partial shutdown. The House approved a Republican-backed bill in a 218–206 vote, with a small group of Democrats—including Henry Cuellar, Don Davis, Jared Golden, … Read more
A growing divide within the Republican Party came into sharp focus as Rep. John Rose publicly called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to step aside. The criticism followed a controversial agreement to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Rose’s remarks mark one of the clearest internal challenges to GOP leadership … Read more
House Speaker Mike Johnson has rejected a Senate-approved funding proposal for the Department of Homeland Security, calling the measure inadequate and signaling continued tensions between the two chambers. The bill, which would fund most DHS operations while excluding certain immigration enforcement activities, had passed the Senate but now faces uncertainty in the House. House Republicans … Read more
Elon Musk is seeking to remove Kathaleen St. J. McCormick from a high-profile legal battle involving Tesla, arguing that her actions have created a perception of bias. Lawyers representing Musk and Tesla filed a motion in Delaware’s Court of Chancery requesting her disqualification from overseeing consolidated shareholder lawsuits tied to the company. The dispute centers … Read more
As Kentucky’s legislative session nears its end, lawmakers are preparing for a Senate trial to determine whether Julie Muth Goodman should be removed from the bench. At the same time, a separate impeachment effort targeting Pamela Goodwine appears to have concluded without further action. The timeline has effectively limited the legislature’s ability to pursue additional … Read more
Republican candidate Hilary Holley won the special election for Florida House District 51, defeating Democrat Edwin Pérez and keeping the seat under Republican control. With nearly all precincts reporting, Holley secured about 55% of the vote. The outcome means Democrats were unable to gain a seat they had hoped to flip during a midterm election … Read more
A scenic helicopter tour turned deadly Thursday afternoon when an Airborne Aviation aircraft slammed into the ocean near Kalalau Beach on Kauai’s remote Na Pali Coast. The chopper, carrying one pilot and four passengers, went down about 100 yards offshore around 3:45 p.m. local time after reports flooded in via text-to-911. Kauai police confirmed three … Read more
The Supreme Court of the United States issued a 6–3 decision in Zorn v. Linton, reinforcing the legal standard for qualified immunity and siding with a Vermont police officer. The ruling overturned a lower court decision that had denied immunity, emphasizing that officers are generally protected from civil liability unless they violate clearly established law. … Read more
TRUMP DROPS TRUTH BOMB ON MINNESOTA WELFARE FRAUD: “MINNESOTA IS SOMALIA ORIENTED” President Donald Trump unloaded on the massive welfare scam ripping off American taxpayers during a White House cabinet meeting Thursday, spotlighting billions stolen in Minnesota thanks to Vice President JD Vance’s new anti-fraud task force. “If we would solve half the problem… we … Read more
Senate Republicans are working on a proposal to fund most operations within the Department of Homeland Security while excluding certain programs tied to enforcement and removal activities under Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The plan is part of an effort to address a partial government shutdown that has affected DHS operations for several weeks. Lawmakers from … Read more
