The House Budget Committee is reviewing legislation concerning a new reconciliation package introduced by the GOP. This proposed package allows Congress to increase the federal deficit by $95 billion. A crucial factor that is initially omitted from this calculation is the cost of interest payments, which is the second-largest category of federal expenditure. When debt...
A White House teleprompter operator has been put on unpaid leave due to involvement in online betting linked to President Donald Trump’s speeches. The activity raised concerns and was reported to federal regulators. The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, stated on Thursday that the president decided to place the staffer on leave. The individual...
President Donald Trump plans to address the nation Thursday evening. His focus will be on the 2020 election and the controversy surrounding it. Ballots from the 2020 election were seized by the FBI earlier this year in Georgia. This action has raised eyebrows among election experts. Trump’s announcement comes just months before the midterm elections....
The Trump administration plans to reinstate a policy that could prevent immigrants from obtaining green cards if they use certain public benefits. This includes food stamps, Medicaid, and housing vouchers. Known as the ‘public charge’ rule, the policy appeared in the Federal Register on Thursday. It is scheduled to be officially published on July 20...
Senator Lindsey Graham has shown a remarkable ability to align himself with the evolving political landscape of South Carolina and the Republican Party. Rather than adhering strictly to past ideologies, Graham has demonstrated a knack for moving towards the prevailing political winds. Graham’s approach reflects a broader trend within political circles where adaptability often takes...
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, a key Republican whose vote is vital for advancing Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, has set a condition for his support. Tillis demands that Blanche meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse. This stipulation was made during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday. Blanche, who currently serves...
The U.S. Mint has started producing a new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump’s face. This initiative marks America’s 250th birthday celebration, as announced by the Treasury Department. The design of the commemorative coin, slated for release in the fall, received approval from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts earlier this year. Members of the...
The Trump administration announced plans to impose limits on green card issuance to immigrants who have utilized government benefits. This action reverses a Biden-era policy. The rule nullifies a 2022 regulation that narrowly defined ‘public charge’ criteria and limited public benefits that could impact immigrants seeking legal residency. Officer Discretion in Public Charge Evaluations Under...
The Democratic Senate primary in Michigan has drawn significant attention and funding, with the United Democracy Project, a super PAC associated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), investing nearly $15 million. This financial backing comes with a focus: around two-thirds of the funds support Representative Haley Stevens, known for her recent criticism of...
For nearly four decades, Congress has faced challenges in debating the merits of legalizing undocumented immigrants. The difficulty arises from asking the wrong questions. Instead of questioning their deserving of legalization, Congress should aim to develop a program that aligns with national interests. A national-interest legalization program would offer legal status to immigrants who meet...