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Tony Wied Suggests Legislation to Prevent Federal Funding to ‘Anarchist Areas’

Tony Wied Suggests Legislation to Prevent Federal Funding to 'Anarchist Areas'

On Wednesday, Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) proposed a new bill aiming to limit federal funding to areas identified as “anarchist jurisdictions.” This legislation seeks to implement a suspension that prevents what it terms anarchists from endangering cities, formalizing a memo from former President Donald Trump. It would cut federal funds for state or local areas […]

Judge rejects Newsom’s urgent plea to prevent troops from being deployed to LA riots

Judge rejects Newsom's urgent plea to prevent troops from being deployed to LA riots

On Tuesday evening, a federal judge dismissed California’s governor’s urgent request for a temporary restraining order aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s deployment intended to address the ongoing anti-immigration and customs enforcement riots in Los Angeles. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, appointed during Bill Clinton’s presidency, opted not to intervene by a 1 PM deadline. […]

California governor takes urgent action to prevent Trump from using the military in LA.

California governor takes urgent action to prevent Trump from using the military in LA.

California Governor Newsom Challenges Federal Action on Riots California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a firm stance against rioters, accusing them of “turning the troops against American citizens.” He has filed an emergency motion aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard and Marines to address the ongoing riots in Los Angeles, […]

Note to Hegseth: Prevent the next ‘Macheteros’ from starting out

Note to Hegseth: Prevent the next 'Macheteros' from starting out

While the California Army National Guard manages protests related to immigration enforcement, the California Air National Guard confronts a noticeably greater risk. We should look back to January 12, 1981. On that day, Puerto Rican extremists attacked Carolina’s Munoz Marin International Airport, cutting through a fence and damaging $50 million worth of jets, which adjusts […]

Plan to allow swimming in the heavily polluted Harlem River won’t prevent 2 billion gallons of sewage from being released there, according to activists.

Plan to allow swimming in the heavily polluted Harlem River won't prevent 2 billion gallons of sewage from being released there, according to activists.

Harlem River Swimming Proposal Faces Backlash Activists in the Bronx are expressing frustration over a proposal to open the notoriously polluted Harlem River for swimming, arguing that it does little to address the issue of raw sewage being dumped into the water. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the goal is to improve water quality […]

Only the Senate can prevent the biggest wealth transfer in US history

Only the Senate can prevent the biggest wealth transfer in US history

Recently, the House Republicans passed a measure often referred to as the “billionaire bill.” This legislation represents one of the largest shifts of wealth in American history. Essentially, it seems to take from the poor and working class to benefit the ultra-wealthy. As someone who serves on the Ways and Means Committee, I’ve witnessed firsthand […]