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.
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.
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.
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.
President Donald Trump announced a trip to North Carolina and California to assess the devastation caused by natural disasters. He will also visit Nevada to thank his supporters for supporting him in the 2024 Presidential election.
The State Department implemented a "One Flag Policy," preventing U.S. outposts from flying any flag other than the U.S. flag, according to an order obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that U.S. federal employees working in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) offices will be placed on paid leave by this evening.
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.
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on January 20, 2025, titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” The order aims to protect women’s rights, preserve single-sex spaces, and reaffirm the biological distinctions between men and women.
