In a contentious 213-203 vote, House Republicans rejected a bipartisan Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding deal that had been passed by the Senate. Instead, they approved their own measure, extending the government shutdown to 42 days. With lawmakers now heading into a two-week recess, the path to resolving the standoff remains unclear. The Republican … Read more
On March 28, 2026, Yemen’s Houthi faction launched a series of ballistic missile strikes targeting what they referred to as sensitive military sites in southern Israel. This marked the group’s formal entry into the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, a month after hostilities began. The Houthis, aligned with Iran, have positioned themselves as a significant … Read more
Sen. John Kennedy is urging fellow Republicans to consider using budget reconciliation to pass the SAVE America Act, a move that would allow the legislation to advance with a simple majority rather than the 60 votes typically required to overcome a filibuster in the U.S. Senate. Under the current approach led by Majority Leader John … Read more
The House Ethics Committee has concluded that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated campaign finance laws and other regulations, according to findings from a bipartisan subcommittee. The panel voted that she was responsible on 25 of 27 counts following a lengthy public proceeding. Committee leaders, including Michael Guest and Mark DeSaulnier, said the full committee will consider … Read more
Off-duty agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are being recognized for helping save the life of a 4-year-old boy following a near-drowning incident in Plymouth. According to officials, the agents were at a nearby restaurant on February 20, 2026, when a distressed woman sought help for a child who had become unresponsive after falling … Read more
A federal appeals court has ruled that certain individuals detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are not entitled to bond hearings while their removal proceedings are ongoing. The decision came from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, which reversed a lower court ruling in a case involving Joaquin Herrera Avila, … Read more
A proposal introduced by David Taylor would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to explicitly classify certain types of fraud as a deportable offense. Supporters say the measure is intended to strengthen enforcement, particularly in cases involving large-scale misuse of public benefits. Federal authorities in multiple states, including Minnesota, have recently investigated alleged fraud schemes … Read more
An AI-generated forecast of the 2028 U.S. presidential election has gained attention online after a simulation produced by Grok—developed by a company linked to Elon Musk—projected a hypothetical outcome based on selected candidates. The model, featured in a YouTube video, created a state-by-state electoral map and vote estimates, though it is important to note that … Read more
JD Vance Drops Truth Bomb on America’s Housing Nightmare: Illegal Immigration Flooded Demand, Now We’re Fixing It Vice President JD Vance just laid out the cold, hard reality behind skyrocketing home prices and the broader affordability crisis crushing American families. “One of the main drivers of housing costs is that we let in so many … Read more
Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to ensure that officers with the Transportation Security Administration are paid during the ongoing funding lapse affecting the Department of Homeland Security. The announcement came as airport disruptions and staffing concerns continued to mount after weeks without regular pay for many federal workers. Shortly afterward, the … Read more
