The Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, has pulled millions of dollars in grants previously earmarked for left-wing initiatives focused on "toxic masculinity," "systemic racism," and other progressive causes. The move comes as part of a broader effort by Bondi to cut waste and refocus DOJ spending on core law enforcement priorities.

Multiple federal judges issued rulings on Thursday temporarily halting the Trump administration’s efforts to pull funding from schools involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities. The rulings came after lawsuits were filed by civil rights groups and the nation’s largest teachers' unions.

President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday to immediately finalize a rare earth minerals deal with the United States, a move critical to countering China’s dominance in the sector. Trump also reported that peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are progressing "smoothly."

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announced it will no longer perform sex change services for minors, following increased pressure from the Trump administration to halt these controversial procedures. The hospital’s decision marks a significant shift as federal actions target institutions that allow gender transition treatments for children.

Illinois college campuses are feeling the heat as the Trump administration’s campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives picks up momentum. Dozens of institutions nationwide, including several in Illinois, are under federal investigation for alleged racial discrimination tied to DEI programs, with the threat of losing federal funding looming large.

Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania General Assembly are proposing the creation of a new agency, the Pennsylvania Department of Government Efficiency (PA DOGE), to root out waste and enforce greater fiscal accountability across state agencies. Led by Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Cranberry Twp.) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Chambersburg), the effort seeks to bring serious reforms to how taxpayer dollars are spent.

A migrant faces serious charges after allegedly causing a deadly hit-and-run crash in Gwinnett County, Georgia, that killed a mother and injured her teenage daughter. Anibal Orlando de Leon, a 33-year-old migrant now facing deportation, has been arrested by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office.

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), the longest-serving enlisted military member ever elected to Congress, defended enhanced U.S. military standards, arguing they are crucial for national security. Speaking on Breitbart News Daily, Van Orden dismissed claims that new standards are intended to exclude women, calling such arguments "a red herring" and "baloney."

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Democrat leaders are intensifying pressure against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, with Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) now urging an “uprising” in the streets. Wilson made the call during a press conference after touring the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Krome Detention Center, where criminal illegal aliens are held pending deportation.

Texas taxpayers are facing a staggering new cost, as the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) reported nearly $122 million spent on healthcare for illegal migrants in November alone. This figure, based on new mandatory reporting, suggests the true cost could be even higher due to underreporting.

The Department of Education has opened an investigation into the University of California, Berkeley, after it failed to disclose its foreign gifts and contracts.

Vaccine maker Novavax announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is nearing full approval from the FDA.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week that seeks to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 schools.

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced the renaming of a wildlife refuge in honor of a 12-year-old killed by an illegal immigrant.

Former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has been sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

The FBI has arrested a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, judge who is believed to have helped an illegal immigrant evade federal immigration officers.

California's Redlands Unified School District passed a resolution this week supporting the protection of girls' sports, defying state law.

The Department of Justice has joined a lawsuit defending Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner after he defied the state's sanctuary policies to cooperate with federal immigration officials.

Florida State Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo has left the Democratic Party, changing his party affiliation to Independent.