The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to deliver its findings on February 25, 2025, regarding billionaire George Soros' acquisition of over 200 Audacy radio stations across the United States. The briefing, led by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, will take place in a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers from the Republican Study Committee (RSC). The investigation focuses on concerns that Soros' influence over local media could shape political narratives, as well as the potential irregularities in the expedited approval process of the deal.
In a narrow 217-215 vote, the House of Representatives approved a budget resolution that includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, significant increases in defense and border security funding, and $2 trillion in spending reductions over the next decade. The bill represents a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, aiming to stimulate growth while curbing federal waste. All Democrats and one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), opposed the measure, citing concerns about its impact on the national deficit.
The Maine House of Representatives voted 75-70 along party lines to censure Republican Representative Laurel Libby after she spoke out against a transgender athlete competing in a girls' high school pole vault event. The censure bars Libby from speaking on the House floor or casting votes until she issues an apology—something she has refused to do, stating she will not back down from defending fairness in women’s sports.
Federal authorities have identified the individual responsible for hacking into the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) television system and broadcasting an AI-generated video of President Donald Trump kissing billionaire Elon Musk’s feet. The unauthorized broadcast, which took place Monday, has led to an internal investigation and possible legal action.
An anti-ICE activist coalition based in Los Angeles has been training groups across the country on how to interfere with federal immigration enforcement. The...
Senate Democrats attempted to block a resolution on Tuesday that would repeal a Biden administration regulation restricting offshore oil and gas production. Despite their efforts, the resolution passed with a 54 to 44 vote, as three Senate Democrats—Catherine Cortez-Masto and Jacky Rosen of Nevada and John Hickenlooper of Colorado—joined Republicans in voting to overturn the rule.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a major shift in the press briefing room Tuesday, stripping the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) of its control over the press pool. Moving forward, the White House press office will determine which outlets participate, opening access to new media voices while maintaining legacy outlets in rotation.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is refusing to comply with President Donald Trump’s directive to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, despite the potential loss of over $2.2 billion in federal tax funds.
Texas lawmakers have introduced a legislative package aimed at improving public health through better nutrition, physical activity, and dietary regulations. The initiative, called “Make Texas Healthy Again,” was announced Tuesday at the Texas Capitol by State Senators Lois Kolkhorst, Brian Hughes, and Mays Middleton.
President Donald Trump has launched a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping the country, including withdrawing from the World Health Organization, creating a sovereign wealth fund, implementing tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, and dismantling federal programs. However, one executive order stands out as potentially the most significant in American history.
