Samantha Crosswell On Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared on Fox Business to calm fears among investors and allies about potential tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada. He assured everyone that the Trump administration was actively working on a deal to avoid these tariffs. Lutnick emphasized that President Trump would “work something out” with both countries. … Read more
A significant shake-up is happening within the U.S. immigration court system. Recently, 85 employees from the Justice Department’s Executive Office for Immigration Review, including 18 judges, accepted offers for deferred resignations or early retirement. This move has left an already overwhelmed system even more strained, a situation that contrasts sharply with President Trump’s earlier promises … Read more
Two U.S. Army soldiers and a former soldier were arrested on Thursday in Washington State on serious charges of bribery and theft. They are accused of conspiring to obtain and sell sensitive government information, according to the Justice Department. The soldiers are First Lieutenant Li Tian, who works as a health services administrator, and Sergeant … Read more
Mr. Dellinger has stepped down from his role as special counsel, raising concerns about the future of his investigations. He made it clear that his fight to remain in the position was not just for himself, but to uphold the Office of Special Counsel (O.S.C.) as an independent watchdog. He believes this office should be … Read more
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has issued a notice of violation to Maine’s education department for not following Title IX, which is the law that prevents sex discrimination in education, including sports. This notice was sent via email on February 25, just four days after a related incident came to light. … Read more
The House of Representatives took a strong stance on Thursday against Representative Al Green from Texas. This came after Green heckled President Trump during a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. The House voted to censure him, with the resolution passing 224 to 198. Notably, 10 Democrats sided with the Republicans in supporting this … Read more
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is taking the U.S. government to court over a significant funding issue. The nonprofit organization, which has enjoyed bipartisan support for its efforts to promote democracy worldwide, is suing for the release of $239 million that Congress appropriated but has not been disbursed. NED’s board, which includes both current … Read more
Hayden Haynes, the chief of staff for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, was arrested on Tuesday night for suspected drunken driving after he backed his car into a parked police vehicle. The incident occurred shortly after former President Donald Trump delivered a speech to Congress, with Johnson present. According to the U.S. Capitol Police, … Read more
The Baton Rouge police are looking into the death of a Southern University student, Caleb Wilson, who passed away at the age of 20. His death, which occurred early on February 27, has raised concerns about a possible hazing incident linked to a fraternity. Caleb Wilson, a junior studying mechanical engineering, was also a member … Read more
The Supreme Court recently dealt a blow to President Trump by rejecting his emergency request to halt nearly $2 billion in foreign aid. This decision, made in a close 5-4 vote, signals that the court will closely examine Trump’s attempts to reshape government spending and power. The court’s order, which was unsigned as is typical … Read more
