National Politics
Federal Judge Voids Trump Policy Charging $100,000 Fees for H-1B Visa Petitions
A federal judge has nullified a Trump administration policy that imposed a $100,000 fee on companies seeking H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers. Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the Federal District Court for the District
Ken Paxton’s Former Lawyer Endorses His Democratic Opponent
Dan Cogdell, a prominent defense lawyer from Houston, has publicly shifted his allegiance in a significant political move. Known for his work defending Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against criminal charges and during the 2023
Allegations and Parliamentary Procedures on Capitol Hill
“Words taken down.” This term may not resonate with those outside Capitol Hill, but within the House of Representatives, it signals turmoil. A recent debate regarding a war powers resolution for Lebanon exemplified this chaos.
Republicans and Democrats Gear Up for Annual Congressional Baseball Game
The annual Congressional Baseball Game is set to take place this week, with the Democrats aiming for an upset after losing for five consecutive years to the Republicans. Led by Rep. Roger Williams from Texas,
Trump Administration and the Role of DOGE
During a protest on February 17, 2025, in Los Angeles, a demonstrator held a sign expressing disapproval of the policies of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The Trump administration consistently captured headlines, adopting tactics
Controversy Surrounding the U.S. Supreme Court Decisions on Gerrymandering
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decisions regarding congressional maps in Virginia and Alabama have sparked significant debate. Critics argue that the Court’s actions favor Republicans, while others emphasize the legal distinctions between the two cases.
Sen. Hawley Criticizes Fellow Republicans for Blocking Voter ID Measure
Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, expressed criticism towards four Republican colleagues who joined Democrats in opposing an effort to incorporate the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act into the Senate’s reconciliation package. Hawley
SSA Denies Allegations of Falsifying Records to Mark 2.7 Million as Deceased
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently refuted claims that it intended to classify 2.7 million people as deceased. These allegations emerged amid pressures to cut immigrant access to finances and services during the Trump administration.
Controversy Surrounds Senate Candidate’s Tattoo and Past Behavior
A senior House Democrat has voiced doubts about Senate candidate Graham Platner’s statement that he was unaware of his tattoo’s Nazi connections. Representative Brad Schneider from Illinois, speaking to Punchbowl News, expressed disbelief, stating, “There’s
Federal Investigation into California Election Process Following Fraud Claims
A federal investigation into California’s election process has started after former President Donald Trump alleged widespread fraud in the state’s June 2 primary. The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles confirmed launching several election fraud