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Louisiana Special Counsel Suggests Dismissal of District Court Judge

The Louisiana Special Advisors Office has recommended the removal of 19th District Court Judge Tiffany Foxworth Roberts, citing dishonesty regarding her military history and “terrible, unethical conduct.” Allegedly, she claimed to have achieved the rank of Captain in the Army reserves, while records indicate she was passed over for promotion twice and never reached that […]

Trump’s budget suggests significant reductions to NIH and health funding.

Trump's budget proposes steep cuts to NIH, health funding

On Friday, the White House shared President Trump’s budget requests for the fiscal year 2026, highlighting a significant cut—approximately 25%—in discretionary funds allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In a letter from Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to OMB Director Russell Vought, key changes in discretionary funding proposed […]

Trump suggests significant reductions in his initial budget proposal for a second term.

On Friday, President Trump revealed his budget proposal for 2026. In a message to Senate Budget Committee Chair Susan Collins, Executive and Budget Director Russell Vought explained that the budget would reduce the non-defense discretionary budget by 22.6%, aiming to lower overall spending by $163 billion. Despite the cuts elsewhere, the administration plans to boost […]

Durbin suggests aging lawmakers should consider retiring

Senate minority Whipdick Durbin, D-Ill. suggested on Thursday that more senior lawmakers like him should consider when they want to leave politics and give way for the younger generation. “If you’re honest about yourself and your reputation, you still want to leave when you’re not transported through the back door,” Durbin said. He told MSNBCIn […]