House Democrats urge lawmakers to avoid Minnesota amid safety concerns and protests
House Democrat leadership staff quietly advised members of Congress to stay away from Minnesota this week. An internal email from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' office cited security concerns and a desire not to strain local resources during ongoing anti-ICE demonstrations in Minneapolis, according to Axios, which confirmed the email's authenticity with two congressional staffers. […]
Video captures Alex Pretti confronting federal agents before fatal shooting
A disturbing video has emerged showing Alex Pretti in a heated confrontation with federal agents just days before his tragic death. A video recorded 11 days before Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a federal agent reveals him shouting profanities and daring agents to take action against him. Reports indicate Pretti was already known to […]
Trump allies highlight sharp increase in appeals court rulings
Washington, D.C., has become a legal battleground as U.S. appeals courts deliver a striking number of victories for President Donald Trump’s policy agenda. U.S. appeals courts have reversed or stayed lower-court decisions blocking Trump’s initiatives at a notably higher rate than during the Biden administration, according to data cited by Trump allies. In Trump’s first […]
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar sprayed with vinegar at town hall
Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with a liquid from a syringe during a public speech in Minneapolis on Tuesday evening. Authorities confirmed the substance was apple cider vinegar. The suspect, 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak, was apprehended by security and arrested on suspicion of assault. The attack on Omar has ignited fierce debate over the heated political […]
Supreme Court to review Trump’s appeal of Carroll verdict on Feb. 20
The Supreme Court is stepping into a contentious legal battle involving President Trump and writer E. Jean Carroll. A new docket update reveals the justices will consider Trump's petition to overturn a jury verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse at their closed-door conference on Feb. 20. During this meeting, among dozens of other petitions, […]
Trump defends Kristi Noem against Republican critics on DHS role
President Donald Trump publicly defended Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem against criticism from Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski, who demanded her resignation following violent encounters involving DHS and ICE agents in Minneapolis. Reports emerged this week that Trump has shifted Noem's focus to border security, stripping her of internal enforcement duties. The president […]
Michigan Democrat faces backlash over Veterans Day tribute to Nazi grandfather
A Michigan Democrat fundraiser has ignited a firestorm with a social media post honoring her grandfather, who served in the German army during World War II. Kelly Neumann, a prominent fundraising co-chair for several Democrat candidates in Michigan, shared a Veterans Day tribute on Facebook in 2024, featuring images of her late grandfather, Albert Neumann, […]
Biden’s DOJ launched probe into Ilhan Omar’s finances
Washington’s latest political storm centers on Rep. Ilhan Omar, as a federal investigation into her financial dealings has come to light. The New York Times reported that the Department of Justice, under former President Joe Biden, initiated an investigation into Omar’s finances in 2024. The probe focuses on her campaign expenditures and interactions with a […]
Fetterman calls on Trump to dismiss Noem over ICE controversy
Senator John Fetterman has thrust himself into a firestorm, demanding that President Donald Trump remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after a tragic shooting in Minneapolis claimed the life of an anti-ICE protester. The incident, which unfolded on a Saturday afternoon, saw 37-year-old VA nurse Alex Pretti killed during a confrontation, sparking national outrage and […]
West Virginia librarian charged for alleged social media threats against Trump
A West Virginia librarian stands accused of a chilling crime that has gripped local attention. Morgan L. Morrow, 39, from Ripley, was arrested on a charge of making terroristic threats after allegedly posting content on social media seeking to recruit individuals to target President Donald Trump. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest on […]