City increases funding to $368 million as number of homeless individuals rises by 26%
NYC Spending on Unsheltered Homelessness Soars, Yet Numbers Climb New York City has increased its spending on unsheltered homelessness significantly since 2019, now nearing $368 million, despite a growing number of individuals living on the streets, as reported by the state comptroller. City data indicates that the unsheltered population rose from 3,588 in fiscal year […]
NATO members turn down Hormuz mission as Trump cautions about alliance repercussions
NATO allies have opted not to participate in potential efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has disappointed President Donald Trump and led to some U.S. officials questioning the military alliance’s reliability during a global crisis. President Trump has expressed concern that the ongoing standoff with Iran could have severe repercussions for NATO, emphasizing […]
Rand Paul asks Mullin to explain previous comments about assault during hearing
Contentious Hearing Between Rand Paul and Markwayne Mullin During a Department of Homeland Security committee hearing on Wednesday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) was frank in his criticism of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who has been nominated to replace Kristi Noem. Paul, serving as chairman of the committee, accused Mullin of endorsing political violence. He challenged him […]
High-ranking DOJ officials Bondi and Blanche to update House Oversight lawmakers on Epstein investigation
DOJ Officials Brief House Oversight Committee on Epstein Investigation On Wednesday, top officials from President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) will meet with the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche are set to hold a private session with House […]
Minnesota audit shows DHS inaccurately stated it had no control over kickbacks
A new audit in Minnesota, prompted by Governor Tim Walz, has unveiled significant issues within the state’s Department of Human Services (DHS). For years, DHS has inaccurately asserted that it lacked the authority to properly investigate allegations of Medicaid kickbacks. The audit from the Auditor’s Office, titled “Department of Human Services Investigation into Alleged Kickbacks […]
Sen. Joni Ernst develops a new strategy to stop federal fraud.
New Legislative Push to Combat Fraud in Federal Funding Top senators are gearing up to promote a new initiative aimed at requiring detailed proof of all federal taxes from businesses that receive government funds. This move is part of broader efforts to eliminate red tape and is spearheaded by Senator Joni Ernst. Ernst’s proposed measure […]
Kash Patel to support changes to the FBI during Senate Intel hearing on international dangers
FBI Director Highlights Reforms in Senate Hearing During a Senate hearing on global threats this Wednesday, FBI Director Kash Patel is set to showcase a range of significant reforms and achievements from President Donald Trump’s second term. The U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence will host this hearing, where Patel plans to discuss updates in […]
Republicans stand firm on the SAVE America Act as lengthy Senate discussion starts
Senate Republicans Launch Extended Debate on Voter ID Bill Senate Republicans have initiated a long and contentious debate after gaining control of the chamber. This extensive discussion, which extended well into the night, marks the start of what could be a prolonged legislative battle. On Tuesday, GOP senators announced their intention to take the Senate […]
Mullin arrives at a tense DHS hearing as Democrats push for changes in immigration policy
Senate Democrats are gearing up to question Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, which is the first step in his potential role as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. This hearing comes at a time when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is under scrutiny due to Democratic calls for significant […]
Justice Department labels judge as ‘activist’ after Biden appointee halts vaccine rules
A federal judge, appointed by Biden, is facing criticism from conservatives after he blocked a Trump-era vaccine policy on Monday. This decision came from Judge Brian Murphy in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, and it’s part of a string of notable cases where his rulings have been challenged. Notably, some of these decisions were […]