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North Carolina’s Republican-led legislature on Wednesday approved a revised congressional district map designed to add at least one more GOP seat in the U.S. House, aligning with former President Donald Trump’s push for mid-decade redistricting to help Republicans maintain their narrow majority in the chamber ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The new boundaries build on the … Read more
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson got into a heated exchange with a student this week. During a Turning Point USA debate at Indiana University Bloomington, Carlson threatened to “kick” a student’s “a**” after he accused Carlson’s late father of working for the CIA. The student asked Carlson, “So, I kinda just don’t see a … Read more
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) may soon shake up her own party — and delight Republicans — with a possible run for higher office. According to a report from Axios, Crockett told SiriusXM radio on Wednesday that she is “strongly considering” entering the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas. She outlined several reasons she might … Read more
Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who served briefly as President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, has reignited controversy within Republican ranks after alleging that former Vice President Mike Pence and former House Speaker Paul Ryan were involved in efforts to sideline Trump early in his presidency. In a new interview with conservative commentator Benny … Read more
In a ruling that could reshape how federal immigration officers conduct operations across the Midwest, a federal judge in Illinois has restricted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from making courthouse arrests without a judicial warrant. The decision has reignited tensions between immigration advocates, law enforcement agencies, and the federal government over the limits of … Read more
Ambassador Troy Fitrell, one of the U.S. State Department’s most experienced Africa experts, will retire next month after more than 30 years of diplomatic service, officials confirmed Monday. His departure marks another major transition within President Donald Trump’s foreign policy team as the administration continues to reshape its approach to global affairs. A Distinguished Career … Read more
President Donald Trump’s top diplomat in Africa, Troy Fitrell, will retire from the State Department next month, and Jonathan Pratt, the Bureau of African Affairs deputy assistant secretary, will take his position.“After a long and distinguished career, the Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs Senior Bureau Official Ambassador Troy Fitrell is retiring as planned,” … Read more
The federal government shutdown has entered its fourth week, marking the longest in U.S. history, and tensions on Capitol Hill are mounting as lawmakers search for a way to end the stalemate. Among the growing chorus of frustrated voices is Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who surprised many this week by suggesting that the Senate should … Read more
In a clear display of the federal government’s renewed focus on border security, multiple law enforcement operations have led to arrests and convictions across Texas. The actions highlight the administration’s escalating zero-tolerance stance toward illegal entry and associated crimes. Violent Encounter at Border Checkpoint in Katy, Texas A routine inspection at a U.S. Highway 57 … Read more
Federal prosecutors have filed a motion seeking to accelerate a key ruling in the criminal case against former FBI Director James B. Comey, marking one of the first significant developments since his indictment last month. The move could determine whether Comey’s longtime friend and attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, remains part of his defense team — and … Read more