Almost 200 House Dems vote against deporting people who commit welfare fraud
The House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation Wednesday to crack down on illegal immigrants participating in welfare fraud, despite fierce objections from most Democrats. Lawmakers voted 231-186 to approve the Deporting Fraudsters Act, with 186 Democrats opposing the measure. The bill, sponsored by Rep. David Taylor, R-Ohio, would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to […]
‘How do you sleep at night?’ Moreno slams ‘disgraceful’ shutdown leaving 260,000 workers without pay
Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, lambasted his Democratic colleagues for blaming Republicans for the partial government shutdown during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday, calling their behavior “disgusting” and “disgraceful.” Moreno used his allotted time during Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation hearing for the Department of Homeland Security Secretary to focus on the close to 260,000 […]
Aluminum Prices Rise Amid Iran War
The price of aluminum has risen sharply since the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran began, CNBC reported.[#item_full_content]
Luigi Mangione Seeks to Delay State, Federal Trials
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers asked a judge on Wednesday to postpone his state trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson until September and said they will seek to have his federal murder trial delayed until early next year.[#item_full_content]
DOJ Antitrust Head: Paramount–Warner Deal Review Is Not Political
Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery will “absolutely not” have a fast track to approval because of political factors, the head of the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust division told Reuters in an interview Wednesday.[#item_full_content]
Trump: Let Others Handle Strait After Iran Regime Crushed
President Donald Trump continued to air grievances about allies’ lukewarm support for the U.S. military engagement with Iran and their reluctance to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint in the Persian Gulf where roughly 20% of global oil trade passes.[#item_full_content]
Leavitt: Google News Biased Against Conservatives
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday cited a new study alleging bias in Google News results, arguing that the findings highlight what she called a lack of balance in how major tech platforms distribute information to Americans.[#item_full_content]
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez replaces sanctioned loyalist defense minister with military intel head
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday replaced a longtime loyalist military official, as she continues to make changes to her cabinet amid relations with the Trump administration. General Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez, 65, will replace General Vladimir Padrino as defense minister, who held the position for more than a decade, Reuters reported. In a Telegram […]
GOP governors, AGs back Trump SAVE Act push, warn system gives ‘undue influence’ to states with illegal aliens
FIRST ON FOX: Republican governors and attorneys general are backing President Donald Trump’s push to require proof of citizenship for voting, warning in an exclusive letter that current registration systems rely on an “honor system” and fail to adequately verify who is casting ballots in federal elections. The coalition argued the gaps give states with […]
Golden Dome Defense Cost Projected at $185 Billion
The projected cost of the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense system has risen to $185 billion, an increase of $10 billion aimed at accelerating development of key space-based capabilities, according to the program’s director.
