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Bernie Sanders Leads Effort to Halt $20B US Arms Sale to Israel

The U.S. Senate is set to vote this week on measures introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to block a $20 billion arms deal with Israel. The legislation, known as Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs), seeks to halt the sale of offensive weapons, including tanks, munitions, and fighter jets, citing Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

FEMA Under Fire: Equity Focus Sparks Controversy Amid Disaster Response

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing intense scrutiny after a former employee slammed the agency's emphasis on equity, alleging it has led to politicized disaster response. The criticism comes on the heels of a disturbing incident in which a FEMA official instructed workers to avoid homes displaying Trump signs during relief efforts following a hurricane.

GOP Senators Slam IRS Over Federal Employees’ Unpaid Taxes

A recent report revealed that 149,000 federal employees collectively owe $1.5 billion in unpaid federal taxes, sparking outrage among Republican lawmakers. The audit, conducted by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, also highlighted that more than 5,800 IRS employees and contractors are responsible for nearly $50 million of this debt.

Guatemalan Congressman Wears Red Trump Hat During Session to Celebrate Trump Victory

Guatemalan Congressman Héctor Aldana, of the conservative Vamos party, made a bold statement this week by wearing a red pro-Trump hat during a Congressional session to celebrate U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory.

Biden Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Finalize Student Debt Relief Before Leaving Office

In its final weeks, the Biden administration is making a last-ditch effort to enact new federal rules aimed at providing student loan forgiveness to 8 million borrowers facing financial hardships.

Controversy Erupts as FEMA Staff Directed to Disregard Trump Supporters in Hurricane Relief

On Thursday, House lawmakers scrutinized FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, pressing her for explanations after it was revealed that a staff member suggested relief workers...

Los Angeles Sanctuary Policies: A Double Standard in Immigration Enforcement

Democrat Mayor Karen Bass aims to have Los Angeles recognized as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next...

Iraq’s Proposed Law Threatens to Legalize Child Marriage and Roll Back Women’s Rights

Iraq is on the verge of enacting a controversial law that would reduce the legal age of consent from 18 to as young as...

Federal Judge Dismisses Illinois’ Semi-Automatic Gun Ban

A federal judge struck down Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons on Friday, ruling the law unconstitutional and prompting sharp reactions from the state’s top Democrats.

Republican Lawmakers Call For Investigation into FEMA After Ignoring Houses With Trump Signs

Lawmakers nationwide are demanding investigations after whistleblowers informed The Daily Wire that they were instructed to bypass Trump supporters’ homes while surveying a Florida town following Hurricane Milton.

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