Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation” that President Donald Trump had decided not to “abide by the Constitution in honoring Congress’ role in the creation of the agencies.” Partial transcript as follows: MARGARET BRENNAN: You have spoken quite a bit this week about what USAID meant in your life, particularly … Read more
A federal judge issued a ruling on Saturday, blocking Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from having access to Treasury Department data and records. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer explained in his order that the court had “received an application for a temporary restraining order filed by” attorney generals in 19 states. … Read more
Actor Richard Gere lashed out at President Donald Trump as a “bully” and a “thug” on Saturday, choosing an awards ceremony in Spain to deliver his insults before lamenting the U.S. is now in a “very dark place.” The 75-year-old, who received an International Goya Award at Spain’s top film honours, used his claimed political … Read more
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” that President Donald Trump is “using” DEI as a way of “ripping out entire aspects of our government.” Host Dana Bash said, “President Trump and Elon Musk are, as you know, taking sweeping steps to reverse DEI initiatives across the United States. The … Read more
Comedian and former TV host Chelsea Handler took a vicious swipe at first lady Melania Trump by inferring that Trump is a prostitute while hosting the Critics Choice Awards on Friday. In one of her bits on stage, Handler, who is responsible for a long and growing list of shows that were canceled after one … Read more
NFL fans vented their frustrations on social media Sunday after singer Ledisi performed Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, also known as the “Black National Anthem.” The performance occurred right after the Walter Peyton Man of the Year Award was named and before a series of tributes commemorating the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New … Read more
Trump signed the proclamation aboard Air Force 1 while en route to Super Bowl LIX President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring February 9th as “Gulf of America Day” as he flew over the recently renamed body of water on his way to make history at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday afternoon. “MOMENTS AGO ON … Read more
Sunday, in a preview of his Super Bowl pregame show interview, President Donald Trump said Elon Musk was finding fraud and abuse in the government. Trump said, “I don’t know if it’s kickbacks or what’s going on, but look, I ran on this, and the people want me to find it. And I’ve had a … Read more
A coalition of Republican attorneys general are seeking to bypass President Joe Biden’s last-minute preemptive pardon of Dr. Anthony Fauci to investigate him on a state level for his role in the COVID-19 pandemic response. The attorneys general, led by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and … Read more
The Obama administration gave Ivanpah $1.6 billion in loan guarantees. A major solar power plant project that was granted over a billion dollars in federal loans is on the road to closure, with energy experts blasting the project as a “boondoggle” that harmed the environment. In 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under former … Read more
