Veteran teacher suspended, faces firing for having cross by desk; law firm says school district violating free speech rights
A Connecticut public school teacher was suspended and threatened with firing after refusing to remove a small cross near her desk, the religious freedom law firm representing her said in a statement. Marisol Arroyo Castro, a veteran teacher of more than 30 years and a devout Catholic, is reportedly the victim of religious discrimination. “The […]
RFK Jr. faces mounting bipartisan criticism
Pressure is mounting on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as critics from both sides of the aisle crowd out senators opposed to President Trump's pick for the nation's top health official. Kennedy's bipartisan opponents, including liberal allies and a group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, say he is not a qualified candidate for Secretary […]
‘Ultra-right’: Trump budget chief pick Russell Vought faces fire from Dem senators
Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday blasted President Donald Trump's nomination to head the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on a range of issues from abortion to the constitutionality of confinement laws. Republicans argue that Russell Vought is qualified for the role because he served as President Trump's OMB director during President Trump's first term, while […]
Trump warns FEMA faces a reckoning after Biden admin: ‘Not done their job’
President Donald Trump warned late Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) faces liquidation after four years under the Biden administration, claiming the agency is “not doing its job.” did. “FEMA hasn't been doing its job for the last four years. You know, I had FEMA working very well. We had hurricanes in Florida, […]
Trump faces crypto world backlash after launch of meme coin
President Trump is facing backlash for launching two cryptocurrency tokens with first lady Melania Trump just days before the inauguration. The move drew predictable criticism from political opponents, but there was also a mixed reaction within the crypto industry, with most welcoming his return to power and new support for the industry. The digital currency […]
Live updates: Stefanik faces Senate questions as Trump administration takes shape
The second day of the second Trump administration is less glamorous, but the situation continues, and executive and congressional action is expected. President Trump and Vice President Vance attended a morning service at the Washington National Cathedral. Trump is scheduled to meet with Republican leaders later in the day. Many of the Trump administration's cabinet […]
Chief Justice Roberts Faces Criticism After Rushing Trump’s Oath of Office
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is facing intense criticism after he began administering the oath of office to President Donald Trump before First Lady Melania Trump stood next to him and held a Lincoln Bible. Due to hiccups, President Trump's left hand appears to have been unable to reach the Bible, which is […]
FEMA head faces grilling over skipping Trump supporters' homes
House Oversight Committee holds a hearing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell over the agency’s hurricane response. source
Vice President Harris faces tough decisions on political future
As Vice President Harris prepares to leave office on Monday, facing an uncertain future after an unprecedented year, advisers and allies are privately considering her next steps. Harris, who became the Democratic presidential nominee overnight last July after President Biden abruptly withdrew from the race, will spend the next four years preparing for a new […]
Southern Calif. faces renewed fire threat as Santa Ana winds increase this week
LOS ANGELES – Another moderate to strong wind system in Santa Ana is expected to develop across Southern California during the first half of the week, raising wildfire danger in areas still dealing with a significant firestorm nearly two weeks ago. is increasing. Many communities from Santa Barbara through Los Angeles County to San Diego […]