Idaho Approves Execution by Firing Squad, Even for Child Rapists, Starting July 1
Starting July 1 in Idaho, the state will become the only one within its coalition that primarily uses firing squads for implementing mandatory death penalties. Moreover, it will join just two other states in designating child rape as a capital offense. Presently, the firing squad is the second-choice execution method in Idaho, following lethal injection. […]
House approves DHS funding measure as lawmakers begin recess without resolution to shutdown
House Passes Temporary Funding Bill Amid Ongoing Shutdown Late Friday, the House approved a temporary funding measure that will support the Department of Homeland Security. However, the 43-day shutdown could extend for several more weeks. The two-month funding extension passed by the House may face challenges once it reaches the Senate. There, any funding proposal […]
House approves temporary funding for DHS as shutdown nears record length
House Republicans Pass Short-Term DHS Funding Bill Amid Ongoing Shutdown Late on Friday, House Republicans approved a temporary funding measure for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), despite strong objections from Democratic lawmakers. However, the ongoing 42-day shutdown—which has impacted air travel and left many federal employees without pay—continues. The vote, which mostly fell along […]
Senate Approves Funding for Most of DHS, Sending Bill to House Without ICE Support
Senate Approves DHS Funding Bill After Extended Stalemate The Senate passed a bill early Friday that primarily funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), marking an end to a two-month impasse between the two major parties. Republicans are on board with a Democrat proposal to finance almost all areas of DHS, but not Immigration and […]
Senate approves overnight measure to finance the majority of Homeland Security as the battle approaches conclusion and other important news
Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day… Top News 1. Senate passed a bill late last night aimed at funding a significant portion of the Department of Homeland Security. 2. President Trump has established a new deadline regarding negotiations focused on Iranian energy attacks. 3. Reports indicate that the Pentagon […]
Senate Approves Colin McDonald as Assistant Attorney General for Fraud Enforcement
The Senate has officially confirmed Colin McDonald, a seasoned federal prosecutor, for a new role within the Justice Department dedicated to tackling fraud in government programs. senate Confirmed “Both Republicans and Democrats ought to see eye to eye on this,” stated Senator Chuck Grassley during a narrow 52-47 vote. He emphasized the crucial nature of […]
Senate approves Colin McDonald as the first head of fraud enforcement at the DOJ
Senate Confirms Colin McDonald as National Fraud Enforcement Attorney On Tuesday, the Senate approved Colin McDonald as the first assistant attorney general for national fraud enforcement at the Justice Department, with a narrow 52-47 vote. This step aligns with the Trump administration’s intensified initiatives against fraud in taxpayer-funded programs. The confirmation comes amid ongoing investigations […]
Senate approves Colin McDonald as the new lead fraud prosecutor at the DOJ
Colin McDonald Confirmed as Assistant Attorney General for Fraud Enforcement On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Colin McDonald as the assistant attorney general in charge of the Justice Department’s fraud enforcement efforts. The vote saw support from 52 Republicans and 47 Democrats for McDonald, who previously held the position of deputy assistant attorney general at the […]
Senate unanimously approves measure ending airport security exemption for Congress
Senate Passes Bill Ending Special Treatment for Lawmakers at Airports With the Department of Homeland Security in a prolonged shutdown, the Senate has approved a bill that mandates lawmakers to wait in the same security lines as everyone else at airports, a privilege they previously enjoyed. Senator John Cornyn from Texas championed the Congressional Elimination […]
Senate approves Sen. Markwayne Mullin to succeed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary
Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary On Monday, the Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin to take over as Secretary of Homeland Security, filling the role previously held by Kristi Noem. This followed a contentious hearing last week where Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) argued that some senators were too emotionally charged for the confirmation process. […]