Politics
Trump shuts off federal funding for gain-of-function virus research in China, Iran
President Trump ended federal funding for gain-of-function virus research in China, Iran and other countries that have "insufficient research oversight." Source link
Trump welcomes freed Russian-American ballerina at White House
President Trump greeted Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina at the White House Monday after she was released from a Russian penal colony last month in a prisoner swap. Source...
Kemp declines Georgia Senate run in blow to GOP hopes of flipping seat
Georgia's popular Republican Gov. Brian Kemp said he'll pass on running for Senate in 2026, dimming the GOP's chances of winning back the seat from Democrats. Source link
MTG Is Confused About the Anti-Boycott Act
Greene again positioned herself far over her skis in her attempt to accuse her colleagues in Congress of subordinating core American values to Israel’s whims. Source link
An overwhelming majority of Americans don't want Trump tax cuts to expire
A majority of Americans don't support raising taxes, according to a new poll, which also bodes well for support of President Trump's plans to cut taxes and federal spending....
Balancing Trump criticism and bipartisanship, Democrat Jon Ossoff walks a fine line in Georgia
There's the Jon Ossoff who built his political career around criticizing Donald Trump. Source link
AFGE president says downsizing after Trump's order threatens the union's survival
The president of the nation's largest union for federal workers said Monday the organization's ongoing staff downsizing will devastate the services it provides members and threatens the group's survival....
Trump halts greening of federal buildings
Federal buildings will no longer need to convert from fossil fuels to electric, the Trump administration announced Monday. Source link
Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people
Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture - even if they're not always the most authentic....
Homeland Security whistleblowers 'betrayed' by Biden administration win back jobs, pay
The Trump administration gave back pay and promotions to three Customs and Border Protection officials who suffered demotions and other retaliation after blowing the whistle on the agency's failure...
