Congress debates control of Washington DC governance and federal policing.
Debate on D.C. Governance Heats Up as Congress Resumes There’s plenty happening with the U.S. Capitol—it’s not just a place for legislative assembly, but also a museum and a historic site. And it seems to play a role in local governance too. As federal authorities tighten their grip on cities like Washington, D.C., and perhaps […]
Trump administration warns of cutting federal sex education funds in 46 states due to ‘gender ideology content’
Trump Administration Targets Federal Grants for States with Inclusive Sex Education The Trump administration has issued a warning to several states about potential funding cuts related to transgender information in sex education programs. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is “notifying” 46 states, along with territories and Washington, D.C. These states could […]
Chicago residents back Trump’s plan for federal police intervention
Concerns Over Chicago’s Violence Prompt Calls for Federal Reinforcement After another violent weekend, some residents in Chicago expressed a desire for reinforcements if President Trump chooses to federalize the police in the city. Trump introduced this idea during a press conference at the Oval Office on Friday, coinciding with 12 days without any murders in […]
Who is Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor singled out by Trump?
President Trump intensified his campaign against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday, calling for her resignation or dismissal amid allegations of mortgage fraud. This move marks a further escalation in Trump’s ongoing tensions with the Federal Reserve, particularly with Chairman Jerome Powell, even as Powell hinted last week that interest rate cuts might be […]
Suspected member of the Tren de Aragua gang apprehended during federal operation in Washington DC
Tren de Aragua Gang Member Arrested in D.C. Another member of the Tren de Aragua gang was apprehended on Monday evening in Washington, D.C. According to the Department of Justice, over 1,094 arrests have been made, along with 115 illegal weapons seized in recent efforts. “Last night, 87 arrests occurred, with four guns confiscated in […]
Trump’s federal interest in Intel leads to GOP criticism
Concerns Arise Over Trump’s Intel Stake President Trump’s recent decision for the federal government to acquire a 10% stake in Intel has sparked concern among conservative Republicans, given Intel’s history as a leading chipmaker in the U.S. The agreement with Intel follows Trump’s earlier deals with two other American chip manufacturers, Nvidia and Advanced Micro […]
Leading Democrats criticize Trump’s decision to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board
Democrats Respond After Trump’s Attempt to Fire Federal Reserve Governor Top Democrats voiced their concerns on Monday after President Trump dismissed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook amid allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook, who was appointed by former President Biden in 2022, stated her intent to remain in her role, asserting that Trump “has no authority” […]
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook addresses Trump: ‘I will not step down’
Federal Reserve Governor Responds to Trump’s Attempt to Fire Her Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has firmly asserted her position after President Trump attempted to dismiss her following a mortgage fraud allegation linked to a board member’s firing on Monday. In her statement, Cook emphasized that the president “has no authority” to remove her. “He […]
“Enough Reason to Dismiss You”: Trump Terminates Federal Reserve Governor
Trump Dismisses Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook On Monday, President Donald Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position. Earlier this week, he called for her resignation on Truth Social, following comments from Bill Prute, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who referred her to the Department of Justice (DOJ) over […]
Person accused of starting racially charged fight in Cincinnati faces federal drug charges.
Federal Drug Charges for Cincinnati Brawl Suspect Jermaine Mathews, 39, is now facing federal drug charges related to a racially charged brawl in Cincinnati that left a mother unconscious. He has been indicted for conspiring to distribute “more than 40 grams of fentanyl,” according to a Monday press release from officials in the Southern Ohio […]