Government
Image
Judicial Watch sues HHS for records of fetal tissue research funding
Judicial Watch filed the case in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Image
Patel says FBI thwarted ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina
"The FBI and partners foiled another potential New Year's Eve attack from an individual allegedly inspired by ISIS," FBI Director Kash Patel said
Image
USDA says undercover investigators to ensure retailers follow new SNAP restrictions
Investigators “will incorporate attempts to purchase restricted items according to the state’s SNAP Food Restriction policy, beginning 90 days after the implementation date,” the USDA said
Image
Revamped congressional stock ban draws even larger House coalition
The “Restore Trust in Congress Act” would prohibit federal legislators from owning and trading individual stock, saying investments can cloud motivations and see elected officials profiting off of their positions.
Image
Republicans unveil legislation to restore 'Department of War' name
"Restoring the name to Department of War reflects our true purpose: to dominate wars, not merely respond after being provoked," Sen. Rick Scott said
Image
Alligator Alcatraz remains ‘open for business’
The governor’s office of second-term Republican Ron DeSantis responded that “deportations will continue.”
Image
Bessent says Federal Reserve 'must change course'
While Trump has taken to name-calling and high-pressure moves such as public call-outs and televised meetings with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Bessent took a more measured approach.
Image
'Worst of the worst': ICE nabs killer of 8-year-old, child porn distributor
Vicente Lopez-Padilla of Cuba stood at the top of this week's roundup, with a prior conviction for killing an 8-year-old child.
Image
Legislation to end cashless bail in D.C., nationwide introduced in Senate
Like the president’s executive orders, the legislation would restrict certain federal funds for states and localities with cashless bail policies.
Image
DHS ends temporary protected status for more than 200,000 Venezuelans
"If you are an alien who is currently a beneficiary of TPS for Venezuela under the 2021 designation, you should prepare to return to Venezuela if you have no other lawful basis for remaining in the United States," DHS said
Image
Trump administration wants to revolutionize AI's integration into education with 'watchful guidance'
The White House AI Education Task Force aims to equip American youth with the skills needed for an AI-driven future, fostering innovation and economic competitiveness through education reform and public-private collaboration.
Image
Van Orden: Ossoff lying about support for VA Home Loan Reform Act
"@SenOssoff had absolutely nothing to do with this bill, and I mean nothing," Rep. Derrick Van Orden said
Image
Chicago ranks near bottom in survey of best and worst run cities
Researchers weighed “quality of services” metrics that included health, safety and economy rank, measuring each category against the city’s per-capita budget.