Congress sends Laken Riley Act to Trump’s desk as first bill of GOP’s Washington takeover
The House of Representatives has passed the Laken Riley Act again and is sending it to President Donald Trump's desk.
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Danish lawmaker addressing EU tells Trump to ‘f— off’ over Greenland bid
President Trump ruffled feathers with his plan to buy Greenland, and a Danish MEP is pushing back in a coarsely worded response put in 'words [he] might understand.'
California enclave declares itself a ‘non-sanctuary’ city, will work with immigration officials, Trump admin
Lawmakers in Huntington Beach, California, voted Tuesday to become a "non-sanctuary" city in defiance of the state's sanctuary state law.
Trump puts higher education on notice for ‘dangerous, demeaning, and immoral’ DEI teachings
President Trump is seeking to deter the practice of on diversity, equity and inclusion in federally funded higher-education institutions.
Judges in Washington Push Back on Trump’s Reprieve of Jan. 6 Defendants
While dismissing cases, judges who have overseen the prosecutions made clear that the orders did nothing to change the reality of the attack on the Capitol.
Dem who called Trump ‘existential threat to democracy’ now blocking his nominees
A Senate Democrat is blocking a streamlined process to vote on Trump's nominees, forcing the Senate to take lengthy procedural votes. This strategy was employed by Republicans while in the minority.
Justice Dept. to Investigate Local Officials Who Obstruct Immigration Enforcement
A memo asserts that state and local officials are bound to cooperate and could face criminal prosecution or civil penalties if they fail to comply.
Senate Republicans launch effort to ban Chinese nationals from buying land in US
Republican senators are pitching legislation that would ban Chinese citizens and companies from buying U.S. land entirely.
Democrats Slow G.O.P. Rush to Confirm Trump Nominees
Republicans will be able to win approval of President Trump’s top picks if they remain united, but they are frustrated by Democratic tactics.
R.F.K. Jr. Would Keep Stake in H.P.V. Vaccine Suit if Confirmed
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to be health secretary, would have oversight power over the vaccine’s maker, Merck, if confirmed.