National Politics
Texas Mother Challenges Deportation with Legal Action
Jessica Treviño, a Texas mother who was deported to Mexico despite having legal permission to stay in the U.S. since arriving as a child, has filed a lawsuit against the federal government. The action comes
EEOC Instructs Judges to Halt Class Discrimination Cases
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued instructions to administrative judges to temporarily suspend cases involving class discrimination among federal workers. This directive aligns with the agency’s plans to revise civil rights enforcement within
New Polls Indicate Close Senate Race in Texas
Recent polling results have given Texas Democrats renewed hope in one of the nation’s key Senate races. Democratic State Representative James Talarico is shown to be leading Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, albeit narrowly, in
Tillis Rejects Trump’s Pressure Over AG Pick
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., has dismissed President Donald Trump’s threat to withdraw the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, urging the administration to keep its prior commitments. Tillis remarks followed Trump’s criticism of him
Sen. Mark Kelly Distances From Far-Left Proposals
Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona, recently addressed ideological challenges within his party. Speaking on the podcast ‘Next Question with Katie Couric,’ Kelly highlighted how extreme positions could be dragging down Democratic approval ratings.
Sanders and Grassley Reintroduce Bill to Fine Pentagon for Audit Failures
Audit the Pentagon Act Reintroduced Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) have reintroduced a bipartisan bill intended to impose financial penalties on the Pentagon if it fails to pass an independent audit. The
Democrats Use New Strategy in Rural Senate Races
The Democratic Party, facing daunting challenges in rural red states, is implementing a fresh tactic to expand their presence in the Senate. They are urging Democratic nominees with slim prospects to withdraw, allowing independent candidates
Dr. Fauci’s Senate Hearing and Vic Fangio’s Reaction
During a Senate hearing on the origins of COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times. This prompted Sen. Rand Paul to threaten contempt of Congress charges. Fauci’s diary from January 2020
Senate Committee Advances Nominee for CDC Director Amid Concerns of Political Influence
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee moved forward with Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This decision resolved initial doubts about her ability to resist
Trump’s Tactics Against GOP Holdouts Over AG Nominee
President Donald Trump is confronting Republican senators who are blocking the confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. After Blanche’s confirmation was delayed, Trump criticized Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North