A bipartisan group of lawmakers has unveiled new legislation aimed at limiting federal investigators’ access to phone records. This move follows findings from a Washington Post investigation. The proposed law would require federal authorities to seek a judge’s approval before obtaining individuals’ phone records. The legislation also seeks to curb the government’s use of certain […]
Sen. John Kennedy from Louisiana has voiced his concerns over California’s Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, during a recent Senate hearing. The criticism follows allegations of fraud within the program, which has come under scrutiny from the Trump administration. During the hearing, Kennedy pointed to reports that Medi-Cal funds are being used to cover exorcisms […]
Morgan Ortagus, a former envoy from the Trump administration, expressed concerns on Wednesday regarding Iran’s tactics in nuclear negotiations. She suggested Iran might be delaying agreements to gain more time, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s pause on planned military actions and extension of a ceasefire to foster diplomacy. In an interview with Fox News Digital […]
Senator Marsha Blackburn emphasized ongoing congressional scrutiny into the burgeoning world of sports betting and prediction markets. As chair of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy, Blackburn highlighted the need to determine the appropriate balance between federal and state oversight. She stressed protecting the integrity of sports as a key […]
Lawmakers announced intentions to oppose the taxpayer-supported fund established by the Justice Department. This fund is meant to compensate those who allege they have been unfairly targeted by a politically motivated justice system. Representative Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, is poised to become the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee if his party gains […]
The U.S. government permanently ceased its tax claims against former President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document released Tuesday. This action marks an unusual use of executive power, which may protect Trump from further scrutiny of his finances and legal actions. The settlement resolves a $10 billion lawsuit Trump filed against the Internal Revenue […]
Republican senators are grappling with whether to drop a $1 billion security funding proposal for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom. This proposal has struggled to gain sufficient support within Congress. Under pressure from the White House, Republicans tried to attach the funding to a $70 billion bill aimed at restoring funds […]
Barney Frank, a prominent and influential former representative from Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday at his home in Ogunquit, Maine. He was 86. His friend James Segel confirmed that Frank had been in hospice care due to congestive heart failure. Renowned as a witty and sharp-minded politician, Frank was frequently recognized as one of the […]
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Dick Durbin, called on the Justice Department to reconsider its stance on providing funds from the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund to those involved in the January 6 Capitol riots. This fund was set up under the Trump administration ostensibly to address grievances related to […]
A crowd gathered at the National Mall for a prayer rally emphasizing America as ‘One Nation under God.’ Worship music played, with the Washington Monument serving as the backdrop. Stained-glass windows and columns illustrated the country’s founders alongside a white cross, solidifying the event’s Christian focus. President Donald Trump appeared in a video, reading scripture […]