In a related legal challenge, multiple current and former employees of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) also filed a lawsuit against Musk on Thursday. The plaintiffs in that case argue that Musk’s appointment should have required Senate confirmation, given his level of authority over the agency’s operations. The Trump administration, with Musk’s…
Panel Warns Of ‘Deep Flaws’ in Secret Service, Demands ‘Fundamental Reform’
The Secret Service has “deep flaws” that allowed the attack at the Trump campaign rally, according to an independent panel that reviewed the July assassination attempt against then-candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The panel also called for “fundamental reform” of the agency to fulfill its mission of protecting top government officials worldwide. The independent…
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It recommended new Secret Service leadership with outside agency experience and a return to the agency’s “core protective mission” to address the problems the panel had identified. “The Secret Service must be the world’s leading governmental protective organization,” according to the report. “The events at Butler on July 13 demonstrate that, currently, it is not.”…
Supreme Court’s New Immigration Ruling Could Benefit Trump
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal courts lack the authority to review visa revocations in cases involving sham marriages for immigration purposes, affirming that such decisions fall under the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security. The unanimous ruling clarified that while courts may review initial visa denials, they do not have the authority…
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During oral arguments, the justices focused on a statute restricting judicial review to initial visa denials, highlighting Congress’s intent to uphold the Department of Homeland Security’s authority in revocation decisions. Chief Justice John Roberts pointed out that Bouarfa’s husband could reapply for a visa and potentially challenge a denial through judicial review. However, the petitioner’s…
Image Of Mitch McConnell Goes Viral After Fall
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is being urged to step down after being photographed on Wednesday looking weak. He had hurt himself the day before by falling and hurting himself. The 82-year-old leader of the Senate Republicans has had several health problems over the years, including several falls, one of which led to a concussion….
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Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.), who will succeed McConnell as Senate GOP leader in January, told reporters following the weekly Senate GOP policy luncheon that McConnell is “fine” and “in his office.” He referred any questions about McConnell to the senator’s staff. Medical staff with a wheelchair were reportedly called to assist the senator…
Maxine Waters Melts Down During Tirade Against Trump, Musk
OPINION: This article may contain commentary which reflects the author’s opinion. Democratic California Rep. Maxine Waters erupted in outrage Tuesday, screeching her disapproval of both President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk at an event in Washington, D.C. At a rally held by Democratic lawmakers protesting Musk’s access to information at the Treasury Department,…
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WATCH: Treasury Department officials announced Tuesday that federal spending would continue without disruption and emphasized their commitment to protecting the national payments system. The statement came in response to growing scrutiny over the decision to grant Musk’s newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to the treasury system. Additionally, Treasury officials revealed plans for…
Alina Habba Says Federal Workers Not ‘America First’ Will Be Let Go
OPINION: This article may contain commentary which reflects the author’s opinion. Alina Habba, who served as one of President Donald Trump’s personal attorneys and is now his White House counselor, made a big revelation earlier this month regarding federal workers. Habba, in an appearance on Fox News, said that anyone who works for the Executive…
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