On February 4, 2025, U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth issued a temporary restraining order preventing the enforcement of President Donald Trump's executive order mandating that transgender women be housed in men's federal prisons and denying them access to gender-affirming medical care. This decision arose from a lawsuit filed by three transgender inmates who argued that the policy violated their constitutional rights and exposed them to significant harm.
On February 4, 2025, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) extended buyout offers to its entire staff. This initiative aims to realign the agency with President Donald Trump's national security priorities, including intensified efforts against drug cartels and strategic actions concerning China.
During a U.S. Senate hearing on Tuesday, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) called for legislation that would allow parents to sue social media companies for harm caused to children. Hawley criticized the broad legal protections these platforms currently enjoy, arguing that they leave parents powerless in addressing potential dangers their children face online.
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday expressed confusion over why Americans support dismantling the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency Chair Elon Musk plan to merge USAID’s functions into the State Department, a move that has drawn criticism from Omar and others.
American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten suggested without evidence Tuesday that President Donald Trump is diverting public education funds to benefit billionaires. The Trump administration is reportedly drafting an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education (DOE) and push Congress to pass legislation dissolving the agency, arguing that education should be managed at the state level.
On Tuesday, representatives from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) were observed at the FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C. The purpose of their visit remains undisclosed, leading to widespread speculation. This development follows recent reports that DOGE personnel have been granted access to sensitive federal systems, including the U.S. Treasury's payment infrastructure.
Far-left New York Attorney General Letitia James is once again targeting President Donald Trump. On Monday, she directed hospitals to defy Trump’s newly signed Executive Order prohibiting sex-change procedures for minors, arguing that such a prohibition violates New York State law.
President Donald Trump’s administration launched investigations into antisemitism at five universities on Tuesday, fulfilling commitments made during his campaign to address the rise of anti-Jewish hatred on campuses. The Department of Education will handle the investigations.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday reinstating the “maximum pressure” policy on Iran, a strategy he previously implemented during his first term. This executive order is part of a broader foreign policy initiative that includes withdrawing the United States from several United Nations agencies, including the Human Rights Council and UNESCO. The policy primarily involves financial pressure, with the Department of the Treasury tasked with enforcing sweeping sanctions to cut off funding to the Iranian regime.
In an exclusive interview with Breitbart News on Tuesday, Vice President J.D. Vance expressed confidence that all of President Donald Trump's cabinet nominations will be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Speaking from his West Wing office, Vance acknowledged the challenges faced during the nomination process but highlighted recent breakthroughs.
