President Donald Trump terminated the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci’s taxpayer-funded security detail.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is urging Congress to reimburse the state for more than $11.1 billion spent on border security over the past four years. In a letter addressed to congressional leaders and the Texas delegation, Abbott criticized the Biden administration’s handling of border policies and emphasized Texas’s role in protecting the nation.
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) confirmed a security breach involving a man with a concealed handgun entering the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) on Tuesday, January 21, the day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration. According to a USCP statement released Thursday, the incident raised concerns about screening procedures and has led to an ongoing investigation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the “deep state” are taking shape as reports reveal his administration has begun the process of firing and reassigning over 1,000 federal officials. The move, targeting entrenched bureaucratic structures, aligns with Trump’s commitment to reforming the federal government and ensuring accountability.
U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland, a military veteran and dedicated public servant, was killed during a traffic stop near the Canadian border in Coventry, Vermont, on Monday afternoon. Maland, 44, was known for his commitment to protecting Americans and his unwavering dedication to service.
