President Donald Trump delivered a motivational message to Team USA's hockey players before their 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada. In a phone call shared on social media, Trump praised the team's talent and encouraged them to "have a good time tonight" and assured them there was "no pressure whatsoever." The players responded with smiles and laughter, appreciating the president's support.
Rep. Tom Tiffany, a Republican from Wisconsin, is sounding the alarm on a little-known U.S. citizenship loophole that allows Chinese nationals to enter the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) without a visa. Tiffany has called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address what he describes as a glaring vulnerability that is enabling “birth tourism” and undermining national security.
Islamic militants brutally beheaded 70 Christians in a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking one of the deadliest attacks against believers in recent years. The massacre occurred on February 13, 2025, when members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an ISIS-affiliated terror group, raided the village of Mayba. The attack began with the abduction of 20 villagers, who were ordered to leave their homes quietly. Later, an additional 50 Christians were captured and taken to a Protestant church in the town of Kasanga, where they were executed.
A Washington state school district is standing by its race-based hiring and staffing policies despite the Trump administration’s warning that such practices could lead to a loss of federal funding. The district's affirmative action plan prioritizes the retention of "staff of color" in cases of staff reductions and incorporates diversity-based hiring goals, raising concerns about potential violations of federal anti-discrimination laws.
A former official from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has come forward with claims of systemic corruption, mismanagement, and inefficiency within the agency spanning several decades. The whistleblower, who held various positions within USAID, alleges that taxpayer funds meant for international aid were frequently misallocated, wasted, or used to benefit politically connected individuals and organizations.
Senate Republicans are pushing forward a $340 billion budget proposal aimed at securing funding for President Donald Trump’s border security agenda. This move comes amid concerns that delays in the House could threaten critical funding for immigration enforcement and border protection. While Trump has expressed a preference for the House’s broader budget plan, Senate GOP leaders argue that their proposal is the fastest and most effective way to ensure immediate funding for key priorities.
The Trump administration has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing antitrust cases against Amazon and Meta, signaling a continued crackdown on Big Tech's market dominance. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson stated that these ongoing cases will proceed, emphasizing a dedication to "holding Big Tech's feet to the fire."
Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wis., has emphasized the necessity for a transparent evaluation of vaccine-related injuries and fatalities. This statement coincides with President Donald Trump's nomination of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Bhattacharya, a Stanford University professor of medicine, has been both lauded by conservatives for advocating transparency and criticized by Democrats for his skepticism regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in a narrow 51-49 vote. Patel, a former national security official, pledged to rebuild public trust in the FBI and aggressively pursue those who threaten American safety. His confirmation marks a shift in leadership at the agency, which has faced scrutiny over political bias and accountability concerns.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled Thursday that the Biden administration can proceed with its workforce reduction efforts, rejecting a legal challenge from labor unions representing federal employees. The decision allows the administration to continue implementing its policies while litigation continues.
