Rep. Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee known for her fiery criticism of the Trump administration, was about to launch a tough question at Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent when he reminded her they'd partied together in the Bahamas.
The worst argument in America’s immigration debate is what is called the existential imperative, which says America’s future, our very national survival, depends on importing tens of millions of foreigners. Progressive Democrats usually frame the existential imperative in moral terms — restricting immigration betrays America’s legacy as an open, tolerant, melting pot of diversity and opportunity. […]
Democrats continue to coddle and enable “pro-Palestine” protesters, even as they commit crimes during their antisemitic protests. The latest example comes from Michigan, where Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel dropped the charges against seven protesters who were charged with trespassing and resisting and obstructing a police officer. This comes after protests and a pressure campaign […]
The controversial Real ID officially goes into effect today. It marks the end of a process that began 20 years ago as a national security response to the September 11 terrorist attacks. For the most part, it went unnoticed over the years until citizens began to panic about the approaching deadline to switch to a […]
In the midst of war in 1747, Benjamin Franklin appealed to the German Pennsylvania settlers, asking them to create a militia to defend the colony. Franklin said people are united by “love” that commands sacrifice and transcends mere economic interest. When the Germans resisted, he opposed their further immigration. “Why,” he asked, “should Pennsylvania, founded […]
Fiscal hawks warned House GOP leadership on Wednesday that a major bill being crafted in Congress to advance President Trump’s tax agenda and cut federal spending “must not add to the deficit.” More than 30 Republicans signed onto a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) reaffirming that their support...
President Trump on Wednesday deferred to senators to vote the way they feel they must when questioned about Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) torpedoing the nomination of Ed Martin, who is Trump's choice to serve as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia “It’s disappointing because I know Ed, he’s very talented,” Trump told reporters in the Oval...
A group of Republicans has asked President Trump in a letter to implement “immediate, decisive action” ahead of wildfire season. Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) is leading the group of GOP lawmakers to request Trump take action as the May-to-November wildfire season begins, noting that fires have already impacted communities and the environment across the country....
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced a partnership between the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that will focus on research looking into the "root causes of autism spectrum disorder." According to a press release, the partnership will enable research into claims data, electronic medical records and...