CURRENT NEWS

Michael Flynn Gets $1.2 Million After ‘Historic Injustice’

The Department of Justice has settled a nearly $1.2 million lawsuit from Michael Flynn, President Trump's former national security adviser during his first term.

Red State Advances Human Fertilizer Proposal

The Oklahoma State House passed a bipartisan bill this week legalizing the use of decomposed human remains for soil fertilizer.

Trump Again Demands End to Filibuster

President Trump reiterated his demands that Republicans move to eliminate the filibuster in an effort to pass the SAVE America Act.

New Jersey Law Bans ICE Masks

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill (D) signed bills targeting immigration enforcement actions, such as barring masks from ICE agents and prohibiting the collection of personal data as it relates to immigration status.

Olympic Committee Officially Adopts Anti-Trans Policy

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that it has officially adopted a policy protecting women's competitions, banning the inclusion of biological men.

States Fight Taxpayer-Funded Inmate Surgeries

Twenty-four states have joined Idaho and Indiana in urging a federal appeals court to throw out a ruling that would require Alaska to provide sex reassignment surgery to a convicted child sex abuser behind bars.

Ohio’s CPS Was Flagging Parents Who Wouldn’t ‘Affirm’ Their Kids’ Gender

Ohio lawmakers are moving to protect parents after an investigation revealed that a county child welfare agency had been tracking whether parents were "accepting" or "rejecting" of their children's gender identity, and referring non-compliant parents to re-education programs.

Swalwell Shrugs Off Chinese Spy as $300K in Legal Bills Surfaces

Eric Swalwell, the California congressman running for governor, is breaking his silence on the Fang Fang Chinese spy scandal, dismissing it as "lies" while records show his campaign fund paid $305,000 in legal fees to a white-collar criminal defense firm over the years the scandal played out.

Trump Gives Iran New Ultimatum

President Donald Trump issued a direct warning to Iran on Thursday, telling the regime its time to negotiate is nearly gone as a self-imposed deadline approaches and tens of thousands of U.S. troops mass in the region.

Appeals Court Backs ICE Detention Without Bond

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that illegal immigrants detained by ICE have no right to a bond hearing, dealing a significant legal blow to immigration attorneys who have been using those hearings to spring detainees back onto American streets.

Landmark Settlement Blocks Federal Pressure on Big Tech

A civil rights group has reached a landmark settlement with the federal government, permanently barring dozens of federal agencies from pressuring social media companies to remove or suppress lawful speech online.

Melania Trump Says Robots Can Teach Your Kids

First Lady Melania Trump welcomed the First Spouses of 45 countries at the White House as part of a historic summit centered on integrating artificial intelligence into education.

Philly DA Threatens to Jail ICE Agents

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner threatened to arrest federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers deployed to Philadelphia International Airport, warning agents they could face handcuffs, a courtroom, and a jail cell if they carried out their duties on his turf.

USC Cancels Debate Over Obsession with Race

The University of Southern California (USC) canceled a debate between gubernatorial candidates after receiving backlash for allegedly excluding non-White candidates.

Trump’s Golden Dome Advances With Tech Giants

Anduril Industries and Palantir Technologies are working to develop software for the Golden Dome, a source familiar with the matter shared with Reuters.

House Unanimously Backs Supersonic Flight Comeback

The House of Representatives unanimously voted to legalize supersonic flight in a major shift in aviation policy.

Democrat Calls ICE Raids ‘Terroristic Attacks’

Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX) accused Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers of committing "terroristic attacks" on U.S. citizens during a hearing, drawing an immediate rebuke from Republican colleagues.

Iran Rejects Offer to End Conflict

Iran rejected a U.S.-supported ceasefire proposal and instead demanded its own conditions to end the conflict.

Congress Just Sent Classified Brennan Documents to Federal Prosecutors

The House Intelligence Committee voted this week to transmit classified documents tied to former CIA Director John Brennan to federal prosecutors, a move that signals the Justice Department may be building toward criminal charges.

Oklahoma Hands Over Voter Rolls

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced that the state will hand over its voter registration data to the Department of Justice.