Father Michael Pfleger of Saint Sabina’s Church in Chicago has once again voiced strong criticism of former President Donald Trump and his administration.
On February 24, 2025, President Donald Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The meeting focused on a potential peace agreement, with Trump suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin might accept the deployment of European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine as part of a broader settlement. “I have asked him that question. Look, if we do this deal, he’s not looking for more war,” Trump stated, expressing optimism about a possible resolution.
The Trump administration has placed Peggy Carr, Commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), on administrative leave following the release of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report. The report revealed a significant decline in student performance, with eighth-grade reading and math scores dropping to their lowest levels in over two decades. Fourth-grade reading scores also hit a 20-year low, raising concerns about the state of public education in the U.S. Carr, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden in September 2021, will remain on leave pending a review of her tenure.
Representative Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., is leading the charge against the infiltration of leftist ideologies within the federal government through the Anti-Woke Caucus. Established in 2023 by then-Representative Jim Banks of Indiana, now a senator, the caucus aims to dismantle the pervasive influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and other progressive initiatives that gained traction during the previous administration.
House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., has highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in identifying trillions of dollars lost to improper payments within federal programs. In his prepared remarks for an upcoming hearing, Comer emphasized the critical role of DOGE in addressing these financial discrepancies, stating, "DOGE has taken note of GAO's critical work in identifying trillions of dollars lost to improper payments made by programs like Medicaid and unemployment insurance."
President Donald Trump has called for the resumption of the Keystone XL Pipeline project, inviting the original builder to return and complete the work. In a recent social media post, Trump criticized the previous administration's decision to halt the project and promised expedited approvals under his leadership. He stated, "I know they were treated very badly by Sleepy Joe Biden, but the Trump Administration is very different—Easy approvals, almost immediate start!"
Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt has strongly criticized Massachusetts officials for releasing convicted child rapists into the community instead of transferring them to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. During a recent broadcast, Earhardt expressed outrage over the decision, stating, "These are child rapists. That's the worst; that is evil." She further emphasized the moral implications, asserting that those responsible "will be punished by God one day because of that."
Elon Musk’s recent directive requiring federal employees to submit weekly accomplishment reports has sparked significant resistance and security concerns across multiple U.S. government agencies. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has cautioned its staff that responses to Musk’s email could be accessed by “malign foreign actors,” urging employees to consider potential security implications before complying.
