The Maine House of Representatives voted 75-70 along party lines to censure Republican Representative Laurel Libby after she spoke out against a transgender athlete competing in a girls' high school pole vault event. The censure bars Libby from speaking on the House floor or casting votes until she issues an apology—something she has refused to do, stating she will not back down from defending fairness in women’s sports.
The Trump administration has formally taken control of the White House press pool, removing the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) from its longstanding role of managing access to presidential events. This change is designed to diversify media representation and reduce what the administration sees as an entrenched monopoly by mainstream Washington journalists.
The FBI arrested 21-year-old Seth "Andrea" Gregori in Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 24, 2025, for allegedly plotting a violent ambush on local police officers. Authorities say Gregori aimed to replicate the 2016 Dallas attack that left five officers dead. The arrest followed an extensive investigation, including informant reports and digital evidence, which led to swift law enforcement action.
President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Elon Musk to attend the inaugural Cabinet meeting of his second term. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Musk's participation, highlighting his role in leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This move underscores the administration's commitment to streamlining government operations and reducing federal expenditures.
On February 25, 2025, Representative Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) introduced the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act, a bill aimed at preventing American taxpayer funds from inadvertently benefiting terrorist organizations, particularly the Taliban in Afghanistan. The legislation comes in response to reports that U.S. foreign aid continues to flow into Taliban-controlled territories, despite previous efforts to restrict such funding.
Federal authorities have identified the individual responsible for hacking into the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) television system and broadcasting an AI-generated video of President Donald Trump kissing billionaire Elon Musk’s feet. The unauthorized broadcast, which took place Monday, has led to an internal investigation and possible legal action.
An anti-ICE activist coalition based in Los Angeles has been training groups across the country on how to interfere with federal immigration enforcement. The...
Senate Democrats attempted to block a resolution on Tuesday that would repeal a Biden administration regulation restricting offshore oil and gas production. Despite their efforts, the resolution passed with a 54 to 44 vote, as three Senate Democrats—Catherine Cortez-Masto and Jacky Rosen of Nevada and John Hickenlooper of Colorado—joined Republicans in voting to overturn the rule.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a major shift in the press briefing room Tuesday, stripping the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) of its control over the press pool. Moving forward, the White House press office will determine which outlets participate, opening access to new media voices while maintaining legacy outlets in rotation.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is refusing to comply with President Donald Trump’s directive to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, despite the potential loss of over $2.2 billion in federal tax funds.
