Trump Signs New Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders seeking to restrict birthright citizenship, renewing his administration’s efforts to challenge the longstanding interpretation of the 14th Amendment. The orders target what the White House...
DOJ Watchdogs Face Scrutiny Amid Rising Misconduct Allegations
The U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog offices are facing mounting criticism as federal judges increasingly accuse government lawyers of misconduct under President Donald Trump’s administration. According to a Reuters investigation, judges have cited instances...
Michigan Senate Primary Turns Into Nail-Biter as El-Sayed Holds Slim Lead
Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary became a closely watched showdown between progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Representative Haley Stevens, with El-Sayed holding a narrow 49%–47% lead after about 90% of the votes were...
Trump Visits Las Vegas to Promote Tax Cuts Ahead of Midterm Elections
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit Las Vegas on Wednesday to highlight his administration’s tax-cut policies and strengthen Republican support ahead of the November midterm elections. The visit comes as Republicans work...
Trump Administration Faces Mounting First Amendment Setbacks in Courts
A series of federal court rulings has raised concerns over the Trump administration’s approach to free speech, despite President Donald Trump’s pledge to protect First Amendment rights during his second term. According to a...
USDA Relocation Plan Sparks Fears of Staff Exodus and Program Disruptions
The Trump administration’s plan to relocate more than half of the Department of Agriculture’s Washington-area workforce has raised concerns that critical research, trade and food-aid programs could be affected as many employees say they...
DOJ Scraps Anti-Weaponization Fund Ahead of Todd Blanche Confirmation Vote
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded the order establishing the controversial “anti-weaponization” fund, removing a major obstacle to his confirmation as attorney general ahead of a crucial Senate committee vote on Tuesday....
Democrats Urge Revival of Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Plan
A group of Democratic senators has urged the Trump administration to revive plans to feature anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman on the U.S. $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department was no...
Sports Betting Industry Election Spending Tops $72 Million in U.S. Midterms
The U.S. online sports betting industry has spent at least $72 million on the 2026 midterm elections, making it the third-largest corporate political donor behind the cryptocurrency and technology sectors. Major betting companies including...
Warren Opposes AI Secrecy Push in USMCA Trade Talks
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has urged the Trump administration to reject efforts by major artificial intelligence companies to weaken transparency requirements in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson...