Politics

Illinois House Republicans are accusing Governor J.B. Pritzker of neglecting serious and ongoing issues affecting children and developmentally disabled individuals in state-run facilities. At a press conference, GOP lawmakers said the administration has failed to act on decades-long problems, including abuse, injuries, and deaths in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and other agencies.

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has revoked over $1 million in federal funding from Maine’s Department of Corrections after the state placed a violent male convict in a women’s prison due to his self-declared gender identity.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is enacting sweeping restrictions on Christian missionary work, effectively banning most foreign-led religious activity. New regulations set to take effect on May 1 will prohibit foreigners from preaching, sharing their faith, or establishing religious organizations without prior government approval.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new era of U.S.-Panama cooperation aimed at securing the Panama Canal from growing Chinese influence. Speaking Tuesday during a visit to Panama, Hegseth declared the canal must remain free and secure, rejecting China’s involvement in one of the world's most vital shipping routes.

Elon Musk, now head of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), escalated a public feud with Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro following the rollout of a sweeping new tariff policy. Musk publicly ridiculed Navarro over the weekend, calling him a “moron,” “retard,” and “dumber than a sack of bricks” in a series of explosive social media posts.

President Donald Trump announced a sweeping series of tariffs last Friday, sparking strong reactions over the weekend from markets, media, and political observers. The move caused a sharp dip in the stock market and raised concerns about short-term economic turbulence, but Trump and his allies argue the long-term goals are critical for national security and economic sovereignty.

America’s medical supply chain is more vulnerable today than it was during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite warnings and bipartisan concern, reliance on China for essential medical equipment—especially nitrile gloves—has grown. Industry leaders and policymakers are sounding the alarm, urging immediate action to reshore medical manufacturing and protect national security.

Chinese Communist Party-linked accounts on WeChat have been caught promoting unelected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the run-up to the April 28 general election, according to a Canadian government task force.

Terry Adirim, a senior official at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and former Department of Defense (DoD) appointee, has been terminated from her position.

Colorado Democrats are advancing legislation that mandates health insurance coverage for gender transition procedures, potentially strips parental rights from those opposing such transitions, and expands taxpayer-funded abortion services.