Politics

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing back against media-fueled claims that Canadian tourism is taking a nosedive due to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans for a $1 trillion defense budget.

In a surprising development that underscores the Trump administration’s tough stance on trade loopholes, two remote Antarctic territories—Heard Island and McDonald Islands—have been included in a list of regions subject to a 10% U.S. tariff.

The Internal Revenue Service has officially closed its investigation into a Florida church that prayed for a local school board candidate during a worship service — affirming the church’s tax-exempt status.

As California Governor Gavin Newsom quietly positions himself for a likely 2028 presidential bid, he appears to be drawing from an unexpected source for strategic guidance: his ex-wife and longtime conservative figure, Kimberly Guilfoyle.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members, lifting a previous block on the deportations.

The Illinois House of Representatives, led by Democrats, has passed House Bill 3637, aiming to ensure continued access to abortion medication, specifically mifepristone, regardless of potential federal restrictions.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem, is doubling down on efforts to root out internal leakers by utilizing lie-detector tests, including on top officials. The agency confirmed it is “unapologetic” in its approach, citing national security concerns as justification for polygraph exams on personnel regardless of their status or tenure.

New Jersey police officers are now barred from arresting individuals solely based on an “Outstanding Administrative Warrant” from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), under the state’s Immigrant Trust Directive. A recent internal email from New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick J. Callahan clarified that contacting ICE using provided phone numbers is also prohibited for New Jersey State Police employees.

Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN), the only Ukrainian-born member of Congress, defied party advisors last weekend and attended multiple town halls despite organized protests over her vocal support for President Donald Trump and controversial views on the war in Ukraine. Instead of backing down, Spartz faced tough questions from constituents, many frustrated by her changing stance on U.S. support for her native country.