In a surprising move on Tuesday, three members of the Senate Democratic caucus voted in favor of a Republican-backed bill aimed at keeping the government funded through November 21. The decision, which went against Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), underscored ongoing divisions within the party over how aggressively to confront the Trump administration. The … Read more
Washington, D.C. — A renewed effort is underway in the United States to reduce the cost of prescription medications, as federal officials prepare to revisit a proposal that would align certain drug prices with the lower rates found in other developed countries.According to individuals familiar with the matter, the proposal—known as a “most favored nation” … Read more
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk expressed anger Tuesday after two 15-year-olds charged in connection with the assault of former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer Edward Coristine — known publicly as “Big Balls” — were spared jail time. Associate Judge Kendra Briggs of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued the verdict, … Read more
A new White House video features everyday Americans calling on Democrats to reopen the government. The one-minute video shows several participants — including farmers and rural workers filmed in fields and agricultural settings — urging Senate Democrats and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to end the ongoing government shutdown. Those featured argue that the standoff is … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared poised to tighten the reins on how federal courts enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially shielding state lawmakers from challenges that conflate race and partisanship in redistricting. During re-arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a conservative majority signaled openness to an approach backed by the Trump Justice … Read more
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that federal law enforcement will next focus its efforts on San Francisco, praising the FBI for what he described as a sharp increase in violent crime arrests under his administration. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the FBI has made more than 23,000 arrests for violent crimes since he … Read more
Senate Democrats blocked the clean GOP House-passed short-term funding bill on Thursday for the 10th time since the federal government shut down nearly two weeks ago. Senate Democrats have ensured that the shutdown will continue into next week because legislators will leave Washington, D.C., for another extended weekend after a final series of votes on … Read more
Former Capitol Police Chief Steve Sund on Wednesday publicly contradicted former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s latest claims about her handling of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, releasing a detailed timeline that accuses her office of obstructing National Guard support. The confrontation follows a heated exchange earlier Wednesday morning, when Pelosi lashed out at Lindell TV … Read more
President Donald Trump announced that the Biden administration’s use of the autopen is under investigation. During a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House, a reporter asked Trump about Venezuela and the threat of terrorism posed by President Nicolás Maduro. Trump spoke about his administration’s efforts to combat the threat, which led … Read more
New York Attorney General Letitia James, already dealing with legal troubles of her own, is now under renewed scrutiny following reports that she has allegedly been housing a fugitive relative in her Virginia residence for several years. According to multiple reports, including details obtained from court records, James’s grandniece, Nakia Thompson, has been living at … Read more