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Trump: Justice Dept. will investigate attacks on churches, pro-life centers
President Donald Trump announced the Department of Justice will investigate attacks on churches and pro-life centers. It’s something conservatives contend former President Joe Biden’s Justice Department failed to do. The president made the pre-recorded remarks at the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Jan. 24. “Under my leadership, a reformed Department of Justice… -
Texas Gov. Abbott wants $11 billion reimbursement for border security
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is asking the federal government for $11 billion as a reimbursement for the border security measures he implemented during the Biden administration. Abbott said it would cover the costs the state has incurred since 2021 when he implemented Operation Lone Star. “President Biden’s policies left Texas and the rest of… -
President Trump pardons 23 abortion demonstrators
President Trump pardoned 23 anti-abortion demonstrators who were convicted of civil rights violations and other crimes during the administration of former President Joe Biden. Some are still in prison; their sentences range from six months to five years. The pardons come just ahead of the March for Life, an annual event that draws tens of… -
Tax refunds could go to this state’s residents any time there’s a surplus
Minnesota state lawmakers are bringing forward a constitutional amendment that would send surplus tax dollars back to the state’s residents. If voters approve it, Minnesotans could receive a check every two years. “A substantial surplus would be given back. We have to start taking into consideration where this money’s coming from,” Republican state Rep. Wayne… -
Some Republicans express opposition to Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
A number of Republicans are speaking out against President Trump’s pardons for those convicted of assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The president gave unconditional pardons to more than 1,500 people convicted of offenses and ordered anyone held in jail to be immediately released. “I’m about to file… -
Republicans stick with Pete Hegseth after new allegations
Senate Republicans are standing by Pete Hegseth after his former sister-in-law brought forward new allegations about abusive behavior. President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Department of Defense has faced multiple accusations both on the record and anonymously, which have slowed his confirmation. “I’ve known Pete for a long time. He’ll do a great… -
Congress may move federal agencies out of DC
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Congress introduced a bill to move federal agencies out of Washington, D.C., and closer to the communities they serve. The legislation, called the SWAMP Act, aims to provide taxpayers with better service and save them money. “[The bill] will ensure that federal bureaucrats who have never left DC aren’t… -
Why Trump’s birthright citizenship order will likely be struck down
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday, Jan. 20, that would effectively end birthright citizenship for babies whose parents are not citizens or lawful permanent residents. The president’s directive is already being challenged in court by 22 Democratic state attorneys general who argue the president does not have the authority to unilaterally revise the 14th… -
Congress powerless to stop controversial pardons by Trump and Biden
Members of Congress say they want to review the president’s pardon authority after Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden issued controversial pardons on Monday, Jan. 20. There’s little Congress could do, however, because both the Constitution and Supreme Court precedent make clear the executive’s power to forgive is broad. The Constitution places only two parameters… -
House Republicans’ majority just got smaller with Waltz’s resignation
House Republicans lost another member after Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., resigned to take his post as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser. The GOP majority in the chamber is now 218-215. A special election to replace Waltz will occur in April. At the same time, residents of the Florida panhandle will also elect former Rep.… -
Panama’s president rejects Trump’s call to retake Panama Canal
Panama’s president said he is rejecting President Trump’s call for the United States to retake control of the Panama Canal. The Panamanian leader added he will not allow his country’s “total superiority” of the shipping channel to be lessened. President Trump wants the United States to once again run the canal it built in the… -
Trump staffers told to buy legal insurance for expected investigations
Incoming Trump administration officials are being urged to buy legal insurance that would pay for a lawyer if they get wrapped up in an investigation over the next four years. According to NBC News, the Trump transition team told some staffers to price and buy professional liability insurance. The report states former members of the… -
Trump moves inauguration inside due to cold temperatures
President-elect Donald Trump announced his inauguration will be held inside the Capitol rotunda due to the extreme cold temperatures forecast for Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 20. The area has had consistent freezing conditions throughout the month of January. There is also still snow on the ground from the storm on Jan. 6, which dumped…