Politics

Trump targets ActBlue for investigation of straw donors
Trump targets ActBlue for investigation of straw donors
President Trump is targeting ActBlue, the major online donation platform used by Democrats, by cracking down on "straw donors" or foreign campaign contributions, which he says the site has...
Trump makes probationary periods tougher for new federal workers
Trump makes probationary periods tougher for new federal workers
President Trump on Thursday ordered a new set of performance evaluations for federal workers during the probationary period of their employment. Source link
Trump paves the way for deep-sea mining
Trump paves the way for deep-sea mining
President Trump is making moves for the United States to obtain the minerals in the seafloor, an offshore mining operation that some countries have banned. Source link
Florida Senate's Democratic leader says the state party is dead and he's leaving it
Florida Senate's Democratic leader says the state party is dead and he's leaving it
The top Democrat in Florida's Senate is leaving his party, declaring that "the Democratic Party in Florida is dead." Source link
Civil rights groups sue to restore jobs at Homeland Security oversight offices that were gutted
Civil rights groups sue to restore jobs at Homeland Security oversight offices that were gutted
Three advocacy groups are suing the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Kristi Noem, seeking to restore staff jobs at three gutted offices that oversee civil rights protections across...
Trump pardons Nevada politician who paid for her plastic surgery with funds to honor a slain officer
Trump pardons Nevada politician who paid for her plastic surgery with funds to honor a slain officer
President Donald Trump has pardoned a Nevada Republican politician who was awaiting sentencing on federal charges that she used money meant for a statue honoring a slain police officer...
The Campus Protests Will Challenge Democrats’ Newfound Commitment to the Rule of Law
The party’s rebranding is about to be tested. Source link
Terrorism, RICO charges for Tren de Aragua escalate fight over Trump's deportation powers
Terrorism, RICO charges for Tren de Aragua escalate fight over Trump's deportation powers
When the Justice Department announced RICO indictments against Tren de Aragua associates this week, it was making a statement not just about the 27 people being charged but about...
Judge blocks Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote
Judge blocks Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote
A federal judge issued an injunction Thursday blocking key parts of President Trump's executive order tightening rules on voting, including provisions requiring people to provide proof of citizenship before...
Trump DOJ cuts 360 DEI-related grants
Trump DOJ cuts 360 DEI-related grants
The Justice Department announced Thursday it cut more than 360 grants to work with the Department of Government Efficiency, removing millions of dollars that went toward diversity victims and...
Trump says China-U.S. trade talks are happening; Beijing disputes that
Trump says China-U.S. trade talks are happening; Beijing disputes that
President Trump on Thursday said trade negotiations are unfolding between the U.S. and China but refused to say who was involved, adding to confusion around the tariff spat after...
Poll shows voters give Trump low marks on economic plan, approve of his border policies
Poll shows voters give Trump low marks on economic plan, approve of his border policies
President Trump is getting dour reviews from voters on his handling of inflation and the economy, but they are satisfied with his approach to immigration and securing the border,...