GOP’s Scalise Blasts Mamdani After 18 New Yorkers Froze To Death

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) on Saturday criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani following reports that at least 18 people died from exposure to cold weather over the past winter, citing the fatalities as a consequence of policies affecting homeless populations under the mayor’s administration. Addressing reporters, Scalise said the deaths highlighted “failed … Read more

Grandfather Learns Makeup to Help Save His Grandson’s Life

A 72-year-old grandfather in China never cared about beauty trends. He didn’t follow influencers. He didn’t understand cosmetics. But he understood something far more important — love. When his young grandson was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition that weakens muscles and can become life-threatening without treatment, the family faced crushing … Read more

ICE to Release Minnesota Bodycam Images

The Trump administration said it is committed to releasing immigration enforcement bodycam images from agents on duty in Minnesota. The New York Post reported that Todd Lyons, Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director, committed in testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee. “That’s one thing that I’m committed to, is full transparency, and I fully … Read more

Florida Requires All Driver’s License Exams To Be Taken in English

Florida is making English the exclusive language for all driver’s license exams, a major policy change that state officials say is aimed at improving road safety and ensuring consistent understanding of traffic laws across the board. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced that beginning Friday, February 6, all driver’s license … Read more

Fetterman Breaks With Democratic Party’s Talking Points, Backs Voter ID

Senator John Fetterman broke with Democratic Party leadership this week, signaling his support for voter identification laws. The Pennsylvania Democrat said he does not view showing ID to vote as unreasonable. This statement has immediately set him apart from Senate leaders such as Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, who have labeled voter ID requirements as a … Read more

GOP Asks Supreme Court to Ban Counting Mail-In Ballots Received After Election Day

Republican lawmakers and voting rights advocates on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in ongoing disputes over mail-in ballots pertaining to a Mississippi law, seeking an order that would prohibit states from counting ballots they consider legally cast but improperly filed under state election laws. In a petition filed with the high court, … Read more

House Easily Passes Bipartisan Housing Reform Measure

The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday overwhelmingly passed a sweeping bipartisan housing package aimed at addressing a range of issues in the nation’s housing market, including affordability, supply constraints, and federal regulatory barriers. The measure, dubbed the 21st Century Act, cleared the chamber with strong support from both Republicans and Democrats on a vote … Read more