A federal judge in the District of Massachusetts has issued a preliminary injunction against major provisions of President Donald J. Trump’s recent executive order on federal elections, siding with a coalition of 19 states that argued the order unlawfully usurped congressional authority and threatened to disenfranchise eligible voters. The executive […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Trump Unveils Plan to Dismantle FEMA, Shifting Disaster Response to States After 2025 Hurricane Season
President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping plan to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following the conclusion of the 2025 hurricane season. The move, announced during an Oval Office briefing this week, would transfer primary responsibility for managing natural disasters from the federal government to individual states. […]
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Takeover of California National Guard, Appeals Court Grants Stay
A federal judge in San Francisco delivered a scathing rebuke to President Donald Trump’s federalization of the California National Guard on Thursday, ruling that the president’s actions were illegal and ordering the immediate return of control to Governor Gavin Newsom. However, within hours, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth […]
Illinois Gas Tax Set to Increase on July 1
Illinois motorists will see higher prices at the pump starting July 1, as the state’s annual adjustment to the motor fuel tax takes effect. This increase, part of a broader infrastructure funding strategy, will impact both gasoline and diesel fuel, as well as alternative fuels such as LPG, LNG, and […]
Republican Lawmakers Press ICE to Prioritize Deporting Violent Criminals
A coalition of Republican members of Congress has sent a letter to Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons, urging the agency to focus its resources on deporting migrants with convictions for violent crimes rather than those without criminal records. The letter, dated June 11, 2025, was […]
Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed and Handcuffed at DHS Press Conference in Los Angeles
California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed by federal agents during a press conference led by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles on Thursday. Senator Padilla, a Democrat, attended the press conference where Secretary Noem was addressing ongoing protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and […]
Americans Face Steep Costs Under New U.S.-China Tariff Agreement
American consumers and businesses are bracing for higher prices on goods imported from China following the announcement of a new tariff agreement between the United States and China. The deal, which awaits final signatures from President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, sets U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports at […]
Former Military Leaders Warn Against Federal Troop Deployment in Los Angeles Amid Protests
A coalition of former U.S. Army and Navy Secretaries along with retired four-star admirals and generals has submitted a striking amici curiae brief to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, expressing deep concerns over the recent federal deployment of National Guard and active-duty Marines to Los […]
Marines and National Guard Deployment to Los Angeles: $134 Million Price Tag and 60-Day Mission
A heated congressional hearing on Wednesday scrutinized the recent deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles, raising questions about the legality, funding, and humanitarian conditions surrounding the operation, which is projected to last up to 60 days and cost $134 million. The operation, which involves 4,000 National […]
Military.com: Bragg Soldiers Screened for Allegiance and Appearance at Trump’s Fort Bragg Event
A recent Military.com investigation has revealed that soldiers selected to appear behind President Donald Trump during his visit to Fort Bragg were chosen based on political allegiance and physical appearance, raising concerns about the politicization of the military. According to internal 82nd Airborne Division communications obtained by Military.com, event organizers […]