A traffic stop by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of Sergio Velasco, a 50-year-old man accused of human trafficking and residing in the United States illegally.
Father Michael Pfleger of Saint Sabina’s Church in Chicago has once again voiced strong criticism of former President Donald Trump and his administration.
Elon Musk’s recent directive requiring federal employees to submit weekly accomplishment reports has sparked significant resistance and security concerns across multiple U.S. government agencies. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has cautioned its staff that responses to Musk’s email could be accessed by “malign foreign actors,” urging employees to consider potential security implications before complying.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive memorandum titled "America First Investment Policy," aiming to limit Chinese investments in critical U.S. industries. The memorandum asserts that certain foreign investments, particularly from China, pose risks to national security and economic interests. The order directs the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to closely scrutinize and potentially block Chinese investments in sectors deemed vital to national security, including telecommunications, energy, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.
President Donald Trump has initiated a significant overhaul of the Pentagon’s leadership, resulting in the dismissal of several top military officials. On February 21, 2025, Air Force General Charles Q. Brown Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was removed from his position. Brown, who had served as chairman since 2023, was the second African American to hold this esteemed role. His tenure was marked by involvement in key operations, including the Ukraine conflict and Middle East engagements. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had previously criticized Brown, accusing him of advancing personal interests by "playing the race card" and failing to uphold traditional military values.
President Donald Trump has officially endorsed entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in the upcoming 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race. In a Truth Social post, Trump praised Ramaswamy as "Young, Strong, and Smart," highlighting his commitment to conservative values and America-first policies. Trump also noted that he "competed against him" in the 2024 Republican primaries and now fully supports his run for governor.
The Trump administration has placed Peggy Carr, Commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), on administrative leave following the release of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report. The report revealed a significant decline in student performance, with eighth-grade reading and math scores dropping to their lowest levels in over two decades. Fourth-grade reading scores also hit a 20-year low, raising concerns about the state of public education in the U.S. Carr, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden in September 2021, will remain on leave pending a review of her tenure.
