Border Democrat set to control ICE funding rejects socialist calls to defund the agency

Henry Cuellar faces challenges in his reelection efforts due to his brother's fraud case.

Rep. Henry Cuellar, a longtime Democrat representing a South Texas border district, says calls to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement do not reflect the views of most Democrats. More than a dozen progressive Democrats elected or reelected in the midterms embraced the slogan, but Cuellar said they represent only one part of the party. He […]

Trump to cut $4 billion in funding for Israel by the end of the year

Trump to cut $4 billion in funding for Israel by the end of the year

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States would end about $4 billion in aid to Israel by the end of the year, arguing that the country no longer needs the funding. Trump said the aid had become a political point of contention, adding that he did not want the United States to face […]

You are funding upscale meals for undocumented immigrants

You are funding upscale meals for undocumented immigrants

In California, welfare recipients can enjoy a range of luxury foods at no cost, things like salmon, beef, organic fruits and vegetables, and even meals from Amy’s Kitchen, delivered directly to their homes each week. Many, like TikTok user “Lupita,” are making the most of this program. She shared a video earlier this year, where […]

Sanctions on North Korea aim at funding weapons programs through IT worker schemes

Sanctions on North Korea aim at funding weapons programs through IT worker schemes

New Sanctions Target North Korean IT Fraud Scheme The Trump administration announced new sanctions on Wednesday aimed at a North Korean government initiative. This scheme, as outlined by the Treasury Department, allegedly employs fraudulent identities to place information technology workers in legitimate U.S. companies, diverting their earnings towards North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction and […]

Social Security Leader Unveils Initial Plan to Address Funding Challenges

Social Security Leader Unveils Initial Plan to Address Funding Challenges

Social Security Chief Discusses Solutions Amid Financial Concerns Frank Bisignano, the Social Security Commissioner, emphasized that tackling fraud, waste, and abuse is the “first solution” to safeguarding the Social Security program as it nears a critical funding challenge. He noted that the Social Security Administration is making strides to clean up its records and enhance […]

Concerns over AI funding unsettle Wall Street. Here’s how we’re revising our portfolio.

Stock futures show varied performance following a decline in the tech sector: Live updates

Wall Street Faces Challenges Amid AI Funding Concerns Last week, Wall Street had a tough time as new worries about financing the artificial intelligence (AI) boom overshadowed solid earnings reports. Initially, AI-related stocks gained traction, but the momentum hit a snag on Thursday when Meta Platforms revealed its first negative free cash flow since going […]

Regardless of the funding, Texas trans mailer exposes harmful extremism

Regardless of the funding, Texas trans mailer exposes harmful extremism

Recently, a substantial number of Texas families received a pamphlet titled “Texas Trans and LGBTQ+ Student Resource Guide.” This guide appears to contain information aimed at trans minors who are considering emancipation from their parents or exploring gender affirmation procedures. The mailers sparked a significant backlash, filled with both outrage and skepticism, particularly after the […]