Republicans recoil as Trump’s billion-dollar DOJ ‘slush fund’ for allies threatens ICE, Border Patrol plan
Senate Republicans are breaking with President Donald Trump on his new, nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund as concerns over where the money comes from and who gets it ripple through the Capitol. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the $1.78 billion fund earlier this week in a deal struck between Trump and the Internal Revenue […]
Squad Dem slams Vance’s DOJ fraud probe claims: ‘They’re just saying stupid shi—-“
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., forcefully denied Vice President JD Vance’s claim that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating her for alleged fraud and immigration violations, dismissing the remarks as politically motivated. “That is not something that is happening. That man is delusional,” Omar told Fox News Digital. Vance claimed on Tuesday that the DOJ […]
Democrats release 2024 election autopsy that chair says ‘does not meet my standards’
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is publicly disowning his party’s own 2024 election “autopsy,” calling the long-delayed report a product that “does not meet my standards” after Democrats suffered what he described as a “painful and consequential” defeat to President Donald Trump. The blunt admission came as Martin described Democrats’ 2024 defeat as a […]
Trump Set to Slash Grocery Costs With EPA Fix
President Donald Trump is set to roll back two Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules Thursday in a move the administration says will slash grocery costs and save businesses billions of dollars. According to an administration official who spoke with USA Today, the changes target…
Memorial Day Plans Muted Due to Sky-High Fuel Prices
As someone who is “not the best person with bugs and stuff,” Stephanie Bernaba never imagined herself becoming an outdoorsy mom.
Appeals in Congo for Urgent Supplies as Aid Groups Warn Ebola Outbreak ‘Gaining Momentum’
Healthcare workers and aid groups in eastern Congo said Thursday they are in dire need of more supplies and staff to respond to a growing Ebola outbreak linked to a rare virus, as armed groups continue to threaten a region…[#item_full_content]
Iran Using Ceasefire for ‘Racket’ Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran is using the current ceasefire period not to de-escalate tensions in the Persian Gulf, but to solidify its grip over one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways – the Strait of Hormuz. Multiple reports say Iran, through a system of political coercion,…[#item_full_content]
Americans Returning From DRC Must Enter Via Dulles, Get Ebola Screening
Americans who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last three weeks must only return to the United States through Washington Dulles for enhanced screening, the State Department said. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …[#item_full_content]
Record number of climbers summit Mount Everest from Nepali side despite overcrowding concerns
A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest in a single day this week, as critics warn the world’s tallest peak is becoming dangerously overcrowded with thrill-seekers willing to pay $15,000 for a shot at the top. The surge shattered the previous Nepali record of 223 climbers set in 2019, Rishi Bhandari, secretary […]
Rep. Mast Warns of China Bid in Argentina Waterway
U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Brian Mast has warned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio of “Chinese malign influence” in a bid for a major contract in Argentina, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
