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.
House Republicans, led by Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA), are working to codify aspects of President Donald Trump’s policies into law. During a recent interview, Griffith highlighted progress on legislation addressing illegal immigration and public safety, emphasizing the importance of keeping promises to constituents.
The Pentagon is preparing to deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to assist with securing the southern border, U.S. officials revealed on Wednesday. This decision aligns with directives issued by President Donald Trump through executive orders shortly after taking office, aimed at tightening immigration controls.
Colette Peters, director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) since August 2022, has resigned amid significant changes to the Justice Department under President Donald Trump.
Samantha Deering, ex-wife of Pete Hegseth, has publicly denied allegations of abuse made by Hegseth’s estranged ex-sister-in-law, Danielle Dietrich. The allegations surfaced just days before Hegseth’s expected confirmation as defense secretary, prompting accusations of a politically motivated smear campaign.
During Tuesday’s episode of The Alex Marlow Show, Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow highlighted the contrasting positions of Democrats and Republicans on issues of war and peace. Marlow emphasized that Democrats have embraced figures like the Cheney family, historically associated with interventionist foreign policies, while Republicans have increasingly become the party advocating for non-intervention and peace.
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump made significant changes within the intelligence community, stripping security clearances from 50 former officials, including retired Air Force General and former CIA and NSA Director Michael Hayden. The move was part of Trump's efforts to address what many conservatives viewed as entrenched anti-Trump sentiment within the intelligence and defense establishments.
Less than 12 hours after TikTok was temporarily banned in the U.S., the app was restored, crediting former President Donald Trump for its return. However, in Indiana, proposed legislation could once again restrict access to popular social media platforms for thousands of children.
The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Secretary of Defense to the full Senate on Monday, moving him closer to confirmation. The vote, which took place behind closed doors, was strictly along party lines, with all 14 Republican members supporting and all 13 Democratic members opposing.
