During a contentious Senate hearing, a diary took an unusual spotlight, featuring the musings of Dr. Anthony Fauci. As a leading voice in the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fauci’s personal notes were highlighted by Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican. Paul has long accused Fauci, the former top infectious disease official at the […]
Senator Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has proposed new legislation aiming to prevent federal employees from accepting cash rewards. This follows a recent scrutiny of Dr. Anthony Fauci for allegedly receiving over $1 million during the COVID-19 crisis. Hawley criticized Fauci in a Senate hearing, accusing him of exploiting loopholes in federal regulations that typically prohibit government […]
New legislation introduced is seeking to establish guidelines regarding relationships between House lawmakers and staff members in response to recent scandals on Capitol Hill. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., plans to present two bills focused on defining the interactions House representatives can have with their employees. The first is a House resolution restricting lawmakers from engaging […]
Afghan national Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, aged 41, passed away in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on March 14 under contentious circumstances. He was detained by immigration agents in Richardson, Texas while dropping off two of his children at preschool. Within 24 hours, Paktiawal was dead due to an ‘adverse drug reaction.’ Officials ruled his […]
A banner with an image of President Trump was displayed on the facade of the U.S. Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C., in February 2026. The Justice Department is making its first move to use a special court to seek the removal of a woman accused of supporting the Islamic State. The DOJ aims […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Todd Blanche faced a delay in his nomination to become attorney general on Wednesday. Lawmakers postponed a planned committee vote due to Republican demands for more clarity on President Donald Trump’s lawsuit settlement against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Senate Judiciary Committee had scheduled a vote for Thursday to decide whether […]
Republican senators are delaying a vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general. Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina oppose Blanche due to a deal he made regarding President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS. Blanche had agreed to eliminate a $1.8 billion fund meant for victims of the Justice Department’s […]
As August unfolds, more than twelve states in the U.S. are gearing up for primary elections. These elections are intensifying the midterm primary calendar, invigorating the political scene after a brief hiatus in July. Senate Races In Michigan and Alaska, Senate races are crucial as they could establish the November contenders for pivotal toss-up battles. […]
The phrase “Go back to your country” often targets immigrants, yet many stateless individuals in America lack a nation to return to. U.S. immigration law presumes everyone has a birthplace, but stateless people reveal a legal void. Stateless individuals like me experience this firsthand. My family applied for asylum when I was eight. After our […]
In the United States, the redistricting process affects political representation, while voting rights and other civil protections face growing challenges. The root of these issues lies in decisions made during the 1960s. In 1964, a critical choice was made: to pursue rights through legislative, rather than constitutional, means. This decision has left many rights vulnerable […]