CURRENT NEWS

State Department to Roll Out America 250 Passports

The State Department is releasing a commemorative passport for the nation's 250th anniversary featuring an image of President Trump.

Pentagon Formally Asks Congress to Rename It ‘Department of War’

The Department of Defense submitted a formal legislative proposal to Congress this month asking lawmakers to change its statutory name to the "Department of War," a move that would require amending roughly 7,600 provisions of federal law.

James Comey Faces Another Indictment

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time by the Department of Justice, according to CNN.

Trump Honors Heritage of U.S.-U.K. Relationship

President Trump urged the United States and the United Kingdom to continue their shared values of liberty during a speech at King Charles III and Queen Camilla's welcoming ceremony.

Iran Used London Embassy to Recruit ‘Martyrs’

Iran ran a terrorist recruitment drive out of its embassy in London last month.

Over 16,000 West Virginia Democrats Switch to GOP

More than 68,000 West Virginia voters have changed their party affiliation since January 2024, with Democrats taking the biggest hit, according to new data from the state's secretary of state.

Iran Selected Vice President of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Conference

Iran was selected to become one of the 34 vice presidents of the United Nations Nonproliferation Treaty conference, sparking strong criticism from the United States.

Disney Faces FCC Review Threat

The Federal Communications Commission is planning to review Disney's broadcast licenses, according to a report from Semafor.

Trump’s Own Judge Just Blocked a Key Part of the Deportation Plan

A federal appeals court handed the Trump administration a setback Tuesday, ruling 3-0 that illegal immigrants who crossed into the United States years ago and weren't caught immediately cannot be held under mandatory ICE detention, striking at a key tool in the president's mass deportation effort.

Connecticut Establishes Vaccine Law

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) signed a sweeping vaccine bill into law that preserves state standards for inoculations and reinforces a ban on religious exemptions for students in public schools.

DHS to Vet for ‘Extremist’ Views

The U.S. Department of Homeland ​Security said this week that statements containing what it perceives as extremist views will undergo "closer scrutiny."

Pritzker Doubles Down on Nazi Claims

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) defended his comparison of the Trump administration to Nazi Germany in an interview with CNN.

$186 Billion in Government Waste Exposed

Federal agencies made at least $186 billion in improper payments during fiscal year 2025, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

UAE to Depart from Oil Organization

The United Arab Emirates announced that it will exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on May 1, 2026.

Former Fauci Advisor Indicted Over COVID Cover-Up

A former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) employee has been indicted by the Department of Justice in connection with COVID-19 research grants.

FBI Caught Chinese Hacker Who Robbed Our COVID Labs

A Chinese national accused of stealing COVID-19 research from American universities on behalf of Beijing has been extradited to the United States and is now facing federal charges, FBI Director Kash Patel announced Tuesday.

Vance Events Under Review After Shooting

The White House confirmed Monday it is reviewing whether Vice President J.D. Vance should attend the same public events as President Trump following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday, where at least 12 of the 18 officials in the presidential line of succession were seated in the same ballroom.

FBI Targets Daycares That Don’t Exist

Federal agents raided more than 20 locations in Minneapolis on Tuesday, executing 22 federal search warrants as part of a sweeping fraud investigation centered on childcare businesses that allegedly billed the state for services never provided.

Grassley Releases Clinton Foundation File

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released a 12-page FBI document that contained enough information for the bureau to open a preliminary investigation into the Clinton Foundation.

Google Location Data Case Hits Supreme Court

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a case that could determine whether law enforcement can force Google to identify everyone near a crime scene, raising questions about Fourth Amendment protections in the age of smartphones and cloud-stored data.