A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born to those in the United States illegally.
Left-wing outlet Politico ran a piece written by its founding editor and global editor-in-chief, John Harris, where he admitted, "Trump is a great president."
House Republicans announced that they will develop a panel to investigate the January 6 Committee despite its members being pardoned by former President Joe Biden.
President Donald Trump will embark on his first official trip of his second term on Friday, focusing on areas impacted by natural disasters in North Carolina and California. The visit will include meetings with victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and those affected by devastating wildfires in California, as he emphasizes the need for better disaster preparedness and response.
Reports of impending U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids under President Donald Trump have caused widespread fear among illegal aliens, leading to a significant drop in foot traffic in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. Known as the "Mexico of the Midwest," the area’s shops and taquerias have seen sales plummet as residents stay indoors to avoid potential encounters with ICE agents.
Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) called for government agencies to resist President Donald Trump’s executive order eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates in federal institutions. Speaking on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports on Wednesday, Durbin argued that promoting diversity is essential to the country’s strength and urged agencies, corporations, and universities to continue implementing DEI initiatives despite Trump’s directive.
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.
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.
