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. […]
Senate approves Mullin as battles over shutdown and SAVE America Act continue
Markwayne Mullin Confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security The Senate has confirmed Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as the new Secretary of Homeland Security. This appointment follows the departure of Kristi Noem, marking a significant change in the department’s leadership. This transition also signals the end of Mullin’s 13-year tenure in legislation, which began in the […]
Federal government approves Minnesota’s plan to address issues with Medicaid programs.
Trump Administration Approves Minnesota’s Medicaid Plan The Trump administration has given the green light to Minnesota’s strategy aimed at improving oversight of Medicaid programs. However, it remains uncertain what this means for the $243 million in federal funds that have been deferred. Kimberly Brandt, deputy administrator and chief operating officer at the Centers for Medicare […]
Trump approves order to safeguard the Army-Navy game broadcast
Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect Army-Navy Game Broadcasts Commissioner Tim Pernetti of the American Conference has expressed appreciation for President Donald Trump after he signed an executive order that secures the exclusive broadcast slot for the annual Army-Navy football game. Pernetti conveyed the conference’s “deep gratitude” for this significant decision. He mentioned, “The American […]
Court Approves Street Preacher’s Free Speech Appeal
Supreme Court Allows Mississippi Preacher’s Challenge on First Amendment Grounds The Supreme Court has, on Friday, agreed to let a Mississippi street preacher’s First Amendment case move forward. Gabriel Olivier was convicted for preaching outside a “designated protest area” in a public amphitheater and subsequently, he filed a lawsuit in 2021 to block the enforcement […]
House approves the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026, declaring noncitizens ineligible and subject to deportation for defrauding public benefits.
House Passes Fraudster Deportation Act of 2026 In a session rife with partisan tension, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Personnel Act of 1958, known as the Fraudster Deportation Act of 2026. The legislation was approved by a tight vote of 231 to 186, showcasing a strong Republican stance against the majority of […]
San Diego pension board approves $563 million yearly payment, the city’s largest ever
San Diego Pension Commission Votes for Record Payment On Friday, the Pension Commission in San Diego reached a unanimous decision to instruct the city to make its largest annual pension payment ever—an impressive $563.2 million—this coming July. This record amount is higher than anticipated, largely due to recent pay raises for employees. While the Commission […]
Senate approves bipartisan ’21st Century ROAD to Housing Act’ with significant backing
New Housing Act Passes in Senate The US Senate approved the 21st Century Road to Housing Act on Thursday with a strong bipartisan vote of 89-10. This legislation is being described as one of the most significant housing reform measures in a long time, focusing on the pressing issues of national housing shortages and increasing […]