President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Elon Musk to attend the inaugural Cabinet meeting of his second term. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Musk's participation, highlighting his role in leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This move underscores the administration's commitment to streamlining government operations and reducing federal expenditures.
On February 25, 2025, Representative Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) introduced the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act, a bill aimed at preventing American taxpayer funds from inadvertently benefiting terrorist organizations, particularly the Taliban in Afghanistan. The legislation comes in response to reports that U.S. foreign aid continues to flow into Taliban-controlled territories, despite previous efforts to restrict such funding.
Recent reports suggest that intelligence officials are working to undermine Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard from within the intelligence community. According to leaked communications, officials from the National Security Agency (NSA), the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and the United States Space Command have allegedly engaged in discussions to discredit Gabbard, labeling her a "Russian asset," "fervently anti-queer," and a member of the "MAGA cult." These revelations raise concerns about internal biases within the intelligence agencies tasked with safeguarding national security.
On February 25, 2025, Texas rancher Antonio Céspedes Saldierna, 74, was killed when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated near his property in Tamaulipas, Mexico, just south of Brownsville, Texas. The explosion also claimed the life of Horacio Lopez Peña and injured Saldierna’s wife, Ninfa Griselda Ortega. Authorities suspect the attack was carried out by a Mexican drug cartel, raising concerns about the increasing use of explosive devices by organized crime near the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Trump administration is preparing to introduce a mandatory registry for illegal aliens residing in the United States, marking a major shift in immigration enforcement policy. Under the proposed plan, all illegal immigrants aged 14 and older would be required to submit personal information, including fingerprints and home addresses, to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Failure to comply could result in fines of up to $5,000 and up to six months in jail.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to deliver its findings on February 25, 2025, regarding billionaire George Soros' acquisition of over 200 Audacy radio stations across the United States. The briefing, led by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, will take place in a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers from the Republican Study Committee (RSC). The investigation focuses on concerns that Soros' influence over local media could shape political narratives, as well as the potential irregularities in the expedited approval process of the deal.
Federal authorities have identified the individual responsible for hacking into the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) television system and broadcasting an AI-generated video of President Donald Trump kissing billionaire Elon Musk’s feet. The unauthorized broadcast, which took place Monday, has led to an internal investigation and possible legal action.
An anti-ICE activist coalition based in Los Angeles has been training groups across the country on how to interfere with federal immigration enforcement. The...
Senate Democrats attempted to block a resolution on Tuesday that would repeal a Biden administration regulation restricting offshore oil and gas production. Despite their efforts, the resolution passed with a 54 to 44 vote, as three Senate Democrats—Catherine Cortez-Masto and Jacky Rosen of Nevada and John Hickenlooper of Colorado—joined Republicans in voting to overturn the rule.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a major shift in the press briefing room Tuesday, stripping the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) of its control over the press pool. Moving forward, the White House press office will determine which outlets participate, opening access to new media voices while maintaining legacy outlets in rotation.
