Elon Musk Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Tensions Over Federal Cuts
Elon Musk heads to Capitol Hill for a diplomatic mission.
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Mike Johnson’s Top Aide, Hayden Haynes, Arrested for D.U.I. After Trump Speech, Police Say
The Capitol Police said the chief of staff to Speaker Mike Johnson was arrested for drunken driving after he backed his car into a police vehicle on Tuesday.
Trump Administration Told to Reinstate Nearly 6,000 USDA Workers
The fired employees were on probationary status, swept up in the administration’s push to rapidly reduce the size of the federal work force in part by targeting those types of workers.
Democrat Rep. Stansbury goes on profane tirade during sanctuary city hearing: ‘total bulls***’
Democrat Rep. Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico went off in a curse-laden tirade against Republicans during a House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary cities, calling the hearing “utter bulls–t."
National Endowment for Democracy Sues Top Trump Aides Over Funding Freeze
The nonprofit has enjoyed bipartisan support since its founding in the Reagan era, but it finds itself under pressure from the Trump administration.
Young father killed by illegal immigrant highlights ‘betrayal’ of sanctuary cities, says Republican
Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins said that President Donald Trump has “ripped the curtains from the rods," revealing the impact of sanctuary policies across America.
Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas terrorists, demands release of hostages: ‘HELL TO PAY’
President Donald Trump delivered a firm warning to Hamas in a Truth Social post Wednesday, urging the terrorist group to release all hostages without delay.
Attorney General’s Brother Seeks to Lead D.C. Bar Association
Bradley Bondi, brother of Pam Bondi, is running for president of Washington’s bar association, which may consider complaints against political appointees in the Justice Department.
With Musk Targeting Social Security, Democrats See a Political Opportunity
Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.
Senate Confirms Trump Attorney Todd Blanche as No. 2 Justice Dept. Official
The president’s lead criminal defense attorney takes the key role of running day-to-day operations of federal prosecutors.