Numerous federal unions have expressed their readiness to support a government shutdown, notwithstanding the potential for significant repercussions, including job losses, for their members due to a budget breach. The Federal Unionists Network (FUN) and 35 national, state, and local unions revealed in a memo to prominent Democratic leaders on Monday, imploring them to resist a clean … Read more
CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten delivered brutal news to Democrats on Monday, indicating that as the government shutdown extends into another week, recent polling indicates President Donald Trump is managing the political repercussions more effectively than previously. Referencing recent data from an AP-NORC survey, Enten informed host John Berman that “shutdowns are distinct during … Read more
The Supreme Court made it easier to bring claims of unreasonable force against police, ruling unanimously that courts should consider the circumstances surrounding the split-second moments when an officer fears for their safety in determining whether they can be tried for using unreasonable force. The 6-3 ruling stems from a 2016 case in Texas. Ashtian … Read more
The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, issued a stern warning this week about the impact of political rhetoric and media narratives on the safety and effectiveness of federal immigration agents. In a wide-ranging interview with The Washington Times, Lyons said anti-ICE protests and the proliferation of sanctuary jurisdictions are … Read more
The Pentagon Press Corps Just Imploded On Tuesday, the Pentagon press corps officially lost its collective mind — and, more importantly, its access. After months of leaks, grandstanding, and anonymous “sources familiar with the matter” sabotaging Defense Department operations, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth drew a line in the sand. Reporters were presented with a simple memorandum acknowledging a … Read more
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama faced renewed public scrutiny this week after being photographed on vacation in Greece with longtime friend Tom Hanks and his family, just days after they publicly spoke out against the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in college admissions. The timing of the trip … Read more
Texas Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is once again under fire after making comments that many have condemned as mocking individuals with mental health challenges. Her recent remarks, aimed at former President Donald Trump, have sparked widespread outrage and renewed criticism of her behavior and rhetoric. The controversy erupted after Crockett appeared in a viral video … Read more
President Donald Trump rapidly boarded Air Force One using a smaller staircase on Sunday due to “increased security measures” at Palm Beach International Airport, a White House official told Fox News. The enhanced precautions were implemented after the Secret Service discovered a suspected hunting stand on Friday near the airport that had a clear line … Read more
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt laid the wood to Democrats and their House leader last week following an interview on Fox News with socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Running as a Democrat, Mamdani sat for a lengthy interview with Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum that highlighted many of his left-wing policy … Read more
Senate Republicans are concerned about the precedent established by Senate Democrats regarding future spending disputes as the shutdown enters its 20th day. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and the Democratic caucus have firmly entrenched themselves in their demand for an extension of expiring Obamacare subsidies, reframing the discourse from a struggle to finance the … Read more