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Trump teases FEMA reform, wants states in control of disaster response
President Donald Trump is advocating for a major shift in the way the U.S. handles emergency responses, suggesting that states, rather than FEMA, should take the lead. In an interview with Fox News, Trump criticized FEMA’s handling of disasters under the Biden administration, claiming the agency has “not done its job” in recent years. “FEMA… -
Senators introduce bill to ban Chinese from buying US land
A group of lawmakers is pushing a bill that would ban China from purchasing any land in the United States. The “Not One More Inch or Acre Act” is led by Republican Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Kevin Cramer of North Dakota and Katie Britt of Alabama. It would require land owned or “Influenced” by… -
Local meteorologist fired after accusing Elon Musk of giving ‘Nazi salute’
A local meteorologist lost her job one day after sharing her opinion about a gesture made by Elon Musk during a speech following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Sam Kuffel, a now-former meteorologist for CBS58 in Milwaukee, posted on Instagram that Musk had made a “Nazi salute” during his speech, which stirred up significant reaction one… -
P. Diddy files $50 million defamation suit over alleged ‘freak off’ videos
Rap star Sean “Diddy” Combs is fighting “freak off” accusations in a defamation suit filed on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The rapper is suing NexStar Media, the parent company of NewsNation, Courtney Burgess and Attorney Ariel Mitchell for $50 million in damages. Combs accused the defendants in the lawsuit of “fueling a media frenzy” and potentially… -
Americans want border security, oppose breaking up families: Poll
A new nationwide survey reveals broad public support for deporting immigrants convicted of violent crimes, but opinions shift when it comes to how deportations are carried out, particularly when families are involved. The data highlights the opinions surrounding the immigration debate in the U.S. Strong support for tougher border restrictions The survey, conducted in January… -
Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship for babies born in the United States whose parents are not citizens or lawful permanent residents. U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour ruled Thursday, Jan. 23, calling the executive order “blatantly unconstitutional.” The case brought by the states… -
Mexico preps tent cities for migrants ahead of Trump’s deportation promise
Mexico is preparing for President Donald Trump’s promised mass deportations. Currently, giant tent shelters are being constructed in nine border towns, and repatriation centers are being set up across 11 locations in Mexico, according to officials. Mexico’s plan Mexican authorities said they are building the sprawling tents to house, feed and provide medical care for… -
Federal employees told to report DEI colleagues after Trump’s executive order
The Trump administration is asking federal employees to report colleagues who go against orders to get rid of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs from their agencies. NBC News obtained emails reportedly sent to federal employees, stating that they could face repercussions if they do not report programs that may have gone unnoticed by supervisors.… -
Trump’s FCC chair resurrects election bias complaints against ABC, CBS, NBC
Complaints of media bias against CBS, ABC and NBC have been revived under President Trump’s new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr. These complaints, which allege bias in election coverage, were dismissed last week by former FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, who served under the Biden administration. However, with Carr taking over leadership of the… -
New Pennsylvania attorney general takes over voter fraud investigation
Pennsylvania has a new Republican attorney general, sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and one of his first tasks is an investigation into voter registration fraud. The state’s new attorney general, Dave Sunday, has taken over an investigation that spans multiple counties. In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, officials have been reviewing hundreds of suspicious voter registration… -
US to deploy 1,500 active-duty troops to southern border: Report
The United States is ordering around 1,500 active-duty service members to the southern border, federal officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, Jan. 20, to bulk up American military presence along the U.S.-Mexico border. An unclear mission, so far It’s… -
Texas judge rules lawsuit by 3 states against abortion pill can continue
A Texas judge has given new momentum to a legal battle over mifepristone, the widely used abortion pill, by allowing a lawsuit challenging it to move forward. Attorneys general from Idaho, Missouri and Kansas filed a lawsuit aimed at limiting how mifepristone is prescribed and distributed. States Challenge Mifepristone’s Use and Distribution The states argue… -
New Jersey governor asks Trump to ‘reexamine’ congestion pricing
The fate of New York City’s highly debated congestion pricing could now be up to the Trump administration. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, D, is the latest politician to urge President Donald Trump to take another look at the toll plan. In a letter to Trump, Murphy said he is open to the concept of…
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