House hearing intensifies as Plaskett calls for Bessent to stop interrupting.
Contentious Exchange at Committee Hearing Stacey Plaskett, a Representative from the Virgin Islands, faced a heated moment with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a recent committee hearing. The atmosphere was charged, and tensions rose quickly. In response to a chart presented by Plaskett, Bessent remarked, “Ma’am, that’s incorrect,” pointing out that the data only reflected […]
Senate Republicans stop resolution about Qatari plane
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans turned down Democratic efforts to oppose the proposal of allowing a Qatar-owned jet to serve as the next Air Force One. The resolution aimed at disapproving an arms deal from the Trump administration arose in light of reports that a plane, valued at $400 million, would be gifted. This angered many […]
Hegseth expresses uncertainty about Russia sanctions, stating the US shouldn’t employ ‘every option’ to stop the invasion of Ukraine.
Defense Secretary Pushes Back on Bipartisan Bill Against Russia In a recent Senate Budget Committee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth resisted efforts from Senator Chris Koons to support a bipartisan bill aimed at imposing sanctions on Russia for its actions in Ukraine. Hegseth indicated that the subcommittee should not utilize “all tools at our disposal” […]
Michael Cloud: We Need to Take Action to Stop Wasteful Spending in Washington
Addressing Waste in Federal Spending For quite some time, Americans have watched as their hard-earned tax dollars seemingly vanish into the complex bureaucracies of Washington, D.C. The national debt has now crossed over $36 trillion, and with interest payments piling up, there’s a serious need for reform aimed at reducing waste, fraud, and misuse of […]
Trump and Congress can stop the misuse of taxpayer money by PBS and NPR
Taxpayer funds currently support media entities like PBS and NPR, which some argue act as platforms for left-leaning narratives. A proposal from President Trump has set forth a plan to withdraw $1.1 billion allocated to these organizations, marking a potential shift in how public broadcasting operates. For nearly four decades, the organization I lead has […]
Judge denies Newsom’s plea for urgent action to stop Trump from using the National Guard
Federal Judge Denies Emergency Request Amid Los Angeles Riots A federal judge has called on California Governor Gavin Newsom for urgent intervention, while rejecting a request from former President Donald Trump to swiftly withdraw National Guard troops from Los Angeles. The situation escalated after Trump shifted control of the state National Guard to federal oversight, […]
Small businesses stop offering free shipping to manage tariff costs
Once a staple of online shopping, free shipping is starting to fade away as retailers grapple with new tariffs and rising delivery expenses. For instance, Modern Picnic, which offers stylish lunch boxes that resemble handbags, has raised the spending requirement for free shipping significantly. Now, customers need to spend between $150 and $300 or face […]
Old Army Base Required To Stop Maintenance Due To Budget and Staffing Issues
Due to staffing and budget constraints, the historic Army base has shut down its maintenance operations, as reported by Yrital.com on Friday. Fort Cabazos, which was previously known as Fort Hood, has disbanded its “dedicated barracks maintenance team.” Military.com noted that maintenance personnel are leaving throughout the Army because of ongoing issues related to subpar […]
Nationwide injunctions are against American values — the Supreme Court needs to stop them immediately
In November, over 77 million Americans voted for Donald Trump. Their choice was largely driven by hopes for increased safety, a restoration of law and order, and a return to common-sense governance. Since taking office, Trump has made several commitments. He’s issued numerous executive orders reflecting his policy priorities. This, I think, is how it […]
Mother of one: Officer killed while trying to stop and frisk in Chicago
Chicago Police Officer Killed in Friendly Fire Incident A Chicago Police Department (CPD) officer was tragically killed in a friendly fire incident late Thursday while pursuing a suspected armed individual, as reported by authorities on Friday. According to CPD manager Larry Snelling, Officer Crystal Rivera, who was 36 years old, and her team were attempting […]