The Trump administration announced a new policy aimed at making it harder for immigrants in the U.S. to gain permanent residency. The measure will require many applicants to return to their home countries to apply for a green card through an American consulate. This move will likely have significant effects on groups such as students,...
Each night that Congress is active, workers at a red-brick building near the Capitol produce the Congressional Record, laying down the first draft of history for Congress. This building, lit by industrial-strength lights and filled with minivan-sized printers, is the Government Publishing Office (GPO). Established in 1873, the Record remains the most thorough daily account...
House Republicans postponed a scheduled vote on a measure aimed at compelling President Trump to withdraw from the ongoing conflict with Iran. The move highlights the administration’s struggle to secure congressional backing for the war. The vote on a war powers resolution, introduced by Democrats, sought to limit Trump’s ability to conduct military operations without...
Michael Cohen, previously a lawyer for Donald Trump, now intends to apply for the Justice Department’s new $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization fund.’ Cohen informed CBS News of his plans on Thursday, stating, ‘I am working through the process on my own and will submit the letter directly to the DOJ once completed.’ The fund was introduced...
Pete Hegseth serves as the U.S. Defense Secretary under President Donald Trump’s administration in its second term. He took office on January 25, 2025, following the swearing-in ceremony conducted by Vice President JD Vance. Born in Minnesota, Hegseth completed his undergraduate studies at Princeton University in 2003. A decade later, he obtained a master’s degree...
On Monday, President Donald Trump signed the Take It Down Act, which imposes stricter penalties for distributing non-consensual intimate imagery, including deepfakes created by artificial intelligence. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz from Texas and Sen. Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota, was supported by First Lady Melania Trump. The new law, effective immediately, makes it...
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart faced severe backlash for introducing President Donald Trump at a rally in Suffern, N.Y., on May 22, 2026. Many liberal sports fans and media members reacted strongly against Dart’s action, with his teammate Abdul Carter expressing disapproval, stating, “Thought this was AI, what are we doing man?” The comparison...
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has threatened to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from airports in sanctuary cities. This decision could adversely affect international flights, causing alarm in the travel industry. The U.S. Travel Association expressed concern, with Mullin suggesting such action during a meeting. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized the move,...
On the Fourth of July, Congressman Mark Takano returned to Southern California to unsettling stories from his constituents. Immigration patrols were active, and one person mentioned carrying a passport for proof of legal presence in the country. Representative Takano has personal ties to historical events similar to these current happenings. Both his American-born parents were...
The U.S. government’s approach to Cuba mirrors its strategy in Venezuela, involving a petroleum blockade, increased military presence, federal charges, and intervention threats. Experts warn that similar pressure tactics do not guarantee similar outcomes. President Donald Trump often stated “Cuba is next,” seeing the Venezuelan intervention as a success. However, as Brian Finucane of the...