Dems Appeal Ruling After Judge Refuses To Block Trump Voting Order

The Democratic Party is appealing a federal judge’s decision not to immediately block President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at tightening rules surrounding mail-in voting. The appeal comes after U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols ruled on May 28 that Democrats’ request for a preliminary injunction was premature because federal agencies had not continue reading …

Republicans Join Dems In House to End Iran War Over Trump Objections

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a war powers resolution aimed at ending U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran. The move marks the most significant congressional challenge yet to President Donald Trump’s management of the war and its economic consequences. The measure passed 215-208, with four Republicans joining Democrats continue reading …

John Bolton Learns Fate After Guilty Plea

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term, just got more bad news. Bolton has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge involving the retention of classified information in a personal diary, according to Thursday reports. Under the reported plea agreement, Bolton would plead guilty … Read more

Top Diplomat in Trump Admin Leaving State Dept

President Donald Trump’s top diplomat in Africa, Troy Fitrell, will retire from the State Department at the end of the month. Jonathan Pratt, the Bureau of African Affairs deputy assistant secretary, will take his position. Fitrell, a foreign service diplomat, formerly served as the US ambassador to Guinea. Advertisement He has held various positions continue … Read more

Senate Moves Forward With Trump-Backed Immigration Funding Bill

The Republican-led Senate has advanced a significant funding package for immigration enforcement. However, there’s a kicker. Senate Republicans only advanced the immigration package after forcing the Trump administration to abandon a controversial settlement fund and stripping a separate White House security proposal from the legislation. Senators voted continue reading …

Republican Wins Special Election, Heads To Congress

California Republican Assemblyman James Gallagher achieved a significant victory in a special election, giving the GOP a big win. Gallagher will now complete the term of the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa, successfully avoiding a runoff and reinforcing GOP control of the seat. As of the current count, which reflects just over half of the anticipated … Read more