Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) highlighted his America First Act during a Senate Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday, reiterating its goal of banning illegal immigrants from accessing welfare and other federal benefits. Originally introduced in December 2024, the legislation seeks to block billions of taxpayer dollars from being used to support individuals paroled into the United States through questionable asylum claims.
Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order rescinding President Lyndon B. Johnson's Executive Order 11246, which mandated affirmative action in federal government contracting. The new policy eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements in the federal workforce and contracting, shifting the focus to a merit-based system. The administration noted this change as a commitment to rewarding individual skills, performance, and hard work over identity-based hiring quotas.
A Georgia bill that ties property assessments to the rate of inflation is facing pushback from local government entities opting out of the measure. Approved by 63% of voters in November 2024, the bill aims to cap property tax increases, but some officials argue the restrictions could hinder their ability to fund essential services.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde made headlines after addressing President Donald Trump at a National Prayer Service this week, urging him to show “mercy” toward the LGBT community and immigrants. The remarks, made in the presence of Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and their spouses, have drawn sharp reactions, including a public rebuke from the former president.
Polling data indicates a significant shift in American views on illegal immigration, with most voters now supporting President Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportation plans. CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten highlighted the trend Wednesday, pointing to a growing consensus favoring stricter immigration enforcement.
Popular YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, announced his intention to purchase TikTok in collaboration with a group of investors. The move comes as President Donald Trump extended the deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese-based parent company, to divest its U.S. operations within 75 days to avoid a ban on the platform.
In an article discussing concerns of illegal immigrant mothers over their children’s citizenship status, The New York Times appears to shift its longstanding stance on the unborn. The piece, titled "Undocumented Women Ask: Will My Unborn Child Be a Citizen?" highlights the fears of women in the U.S. illegally following President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Legal expert Alan Dershowitz expressed skepticism over the survival of President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, which was issued Monday shortly after Trump’s inauguration. The order tightens criteria for granting U.S. citizenship to individuals born within the country, a move that has sparked heated debate and immediate legal challenges.
Pope Francis, known for his advocacy of open borders, criticized former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, calling plans to deport individuals unlawfully in the United States “a disgrace.” The Pope’s remarks reflect his broader stance urging Western nations to welcome migrants, a position that has often clashed with conservative immigration policies.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday reversing President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Executive Order 11246, which mandated affirmative action for government contractors. The new order eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements in federal hiring, contracting, and spending, signaling a shift toward merit-based practices.
