Trump puts D.C. police under federal control and sends in the National Guard to tackle crime and homelessness: ‘RESTORE OUR CAPITAL!’
President Trump Announces Federal Control of D.C. Police On Monday, President Donald Trump revealed plans to put police departments in Washington, D.C. under federal oversight, alongside deploying a national security force aimed at addressing ongoing violence in the city. During a press conference at the White House, Trump proclaimed, “Washington, D.C. will be released today,” […]
Garcia and Durbin respond to federal sanctuary jurisdiction labels from the DOJ
Illinois Democrats Push Back on Immigration Policies Illinois Democrats are defending the state’s immigration policies against criticisms from the Trump administration, emphasizing their commitment to uphold constitutional rights, ensure public safety, and support local cooperation with federal authorities. In a recent letter, Senators Jesus Garcia and Richard Durbin noted that the Department of Justice has […]
House GOP budget conservatives seek millions in federal funding.
House GOP Requests Federal Funding Amid Budget Debate House Republicans are seeking a substantial amount, over tens of millions, in federal funding for various projects in their districts for the year 2026, according to an analysis. It’s quite common for lawmakers to request money for specific community projects, but some critics label this practice as […]
Trump holds press conference on crime in DC at the White House during federal takeover concerns
Trump to Address Crime in Washington, D.C. On Monday, President Donald Trump plans to hold a press conference at the White House focused on addressing crime in Washington, D.C. Federal agents will be actively deployed throughout the city in response to rising concerns. The briefing is set for 10 a.m. in the White House press […]
GovPlanet will return border wall materials to the federal government.
Government Auction House Plans to Return Border Wall Materials In a recent update, a global auction house, which specializes in selling unused materials from President Donald Trump’s border wall under the Biden administration, announced plans to collaborate with the Trump administration to return some of these materials to the federal government. Since President Joe Biden’s […]
Federal budget gap increases by $109 billion even with added tariff income
Federal Budget Deficit Grows Amid Increased Tariff Revenue Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, will address the mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates during an upcoming segment on “Kudlow” in September. So far this year, the U.S. federal government has seen its annual budget deficit balloon by […]
End the monarchy at the Federal Reserve
As attention turns to the leadership of the Federal Reserve, there have been some alarming concerns regarding the risk to the Fed’s supposed “independence.” The statements around this issue often overlook the essential need for democratic accountability and, notably, the U.S. Constitution. Students are taught that our Constitution establishes three branches of government: executive, legislative, […]
Trump administration orders federal agencies to remove employee COVID vaccination records
The Trump administration announced on Friday that all federal agencies must remove records concerning workers’ COVID-19 vaccination status, any violations related to pandemic protocols, and requests for vaccine exemptions. This decision, made by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), is part of a broader initiative to undo policies considered detrimental from the pandemic era, which […]
Trump plans to boost federal law enforcement presence in DC for another night of patrol
President Trump is set to bolster federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C., following a successful first night of patrols. This expansion will include the US Secret Service, its uniform division, FBI police, and former members of the Secret Service, all aiming to not just make arrests but also facilitate prosecutions, as stated by White House […]
UCLA is hit with a $1 billion requirement to reinstate halted federal grant funding.
The Trump administration is addressing claims of discrimination and anti-Semitism by negotiating to reinstate over $5 billion in federal grant funding, with UCLA expected to pay $1 billion in installments. Additionally, a claims fund of $172 million will be set up for victims of civil rights violations related to discrimination based on race, religion, gender, […]