A federal judge temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to pause federal funding for a nationwide review of programs supporting progressive initiatives. The stay, issued Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan, prevents the freeze from affecting existing programs until Monday afternoon.
On January 28, 2025, six active-duty transgender service members and two former members seeking re-enlistment filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at revising military policy on transgender personnel.
A Massachusetts man, Ryan Michael "Reily" English, was arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Monday with Molotov cocktails and knives, confessing to authorities that he intended to kill newly confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The arrest occurred the same day Bessent was confirmed in a 68-29 Senate vote.
Attorneys representing the Pulitzer Prize Board have filed a motion in Florida state court to pause a defamation lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump. The case, initiated in 2022, accuses the board of damaging Trump’s reputation through statements defending Pulitzer Prizes awarded to The New York Times and The Washington Post for coverage of the debunked Russia collusion narrative.
NewsNation host Chris Cuomo took aim at Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) on Monday, arguing her approach to immigration highlights why Democrats underperformed in November’s election. Cuomo’s comments followed President Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, largely credited to Trump’s focus on resolving the immigration crisis.
GOP Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) reportedly played a behind-the-scenes role in the drama surrounding the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary by encouraging the submission of last-minute allegations of abuse. According to The Wall Street Journal, Tillis assured Danielle Hegseth, Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law, that her affidavit could influence key Senate votes against the nominee.
Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine is spearheading a resolution to reaffirm support for the Paris Climate Accords following President Donald Trump’s executive order withdrawing the United States from the international agreement. Kaine and his colleagues argue the move undermines global climate efforts and highlights the administration’s disregard for environmental concerns.
Catholic Charities of Milwaukee released a video encouraging illegal migrants to refuse compliance with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. The video, narrated by Barb Graham, an attorney for the organization, advises undocumented individuals on their "rights" when confronted by ICE. Critics argue the guidance misrepresents the legal obligations of migrants and contradicts both U.S. immigration law and Catholic teachings.
New York Magazine is under fire for publishing a cover image depicting an event hosted by CJ Pearson, co-chair of the GOP Youth Advisory Council, that omitted black and minority attendees to portray it as an “all-white” gathering. The misleading image has drawn sharp criticism from conservatives, many of whom were present at the event, including notable black influencers.
A community meeting addressing recent fires in Los Angeles turned political on Tuesday when Rabbi Ken Chasen of Leo Baeck Temple opened with a statement criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The meeting, attended by Mayor Karen Bass, focused on the Palisades and Eaton fires but veered into unrelated political territory, sparking mixed reactions.
