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Duffy clashes with Democrats over DEI funding cuts, denies air traffic controllers let go

May 14, 2025

Duffy clashes with Democrats over DEI funding cuts, denies air traffic controllers let go

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency has saved $9.5 billion in the first 100 days of the Trump admin, while slashing DEI and climate initiatives. He denied letting 400 ATCs go.

Rep. Alford to introduce congressional stock trading ban mirroring Senate's 'PELOSI Act'

May 14, 2025

Rep. Alford to introduce congressional stock trading ban mirroring Senate's 'PELOSI Act'

Congressional Republicans have introduced legislation banning lawmakers from stock trading in both the House and Senate as of Wednesday.

AOC says DOJ 'won't respond' to her inquiry on potential probe

May 14, 2025

AOC says DOJ 'won't respond' to her inquiry on potential probe

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is in hot water over a "Know Your Rights" immigration webinar she hosted in February.

House Democrat to introduce reparations push, declares 'moral obligation' to send trillions to Black Americans

May 14, 2025

House Democrat to introduce reparations push, declares 'moral obligation' to send trillions to Black Americans

House Democrats are preparing a push for reparations under President Donald Trump this week, saying the resolution is a "moral and legal obligation."

House Republicans spark outrage with bilingual post as GOP infighting intensifies

May 14, 2025

House Republicans spark outrage with bilingual post as GOP infighting intensifies

House GOP criticized for tweets by Marjorie Taylor Greene and others, sparking backlash over bilingual messaging and unmet legislative promises.

'Activist' judges keep trying to curb Trump’s agenda – here’s how he could push back

May 12, 2025

'Activist' judges keep trying to curb Trump’s agenda – here’s how he could push back

Trump's early executive orders have been challenged by hundreds of federal lawsuits – prompting criticism, complaints and questions of what recourse might be afforded.

Congressman reveals hidden secret passageway from America's founding under Capitol floorboards

May 12, 2025

Congressman reveals hidden secret passageway from America's founding under Capitol floorboards

Republican North Carolina Rep. Tim Moore posted a viral video showing a hidden passageway under the floorboards of the Lincoln Room in the U.S. Capitol.

'Nonpartisan' CBO's health division overwhelmingly staffed by Dems, GOP-aligned group says

May 12, 2025

'Nonpartisan' CBO's health division overwhelmingly staffed by Dems, GOP-aligned group says

A conservative research nonprofit says a division of the Congressional Budget Office is overwhelmingly staffed with Democratic liberals.

Trump admin fires top US copyright official days after terminating Librarian of Congress

May 11, 2025

Trump admin fires top US copyright official days after terminating Librarian of Congress

U.S. Copyright Office head Shira Perlmutter was terminated by the Trump administration on Saturday, just days after the Librarian of Congress was fired.

Why longtime Trump ally and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage is aiming for a political comeback

May 10, 2025

Why longtime Trump ally and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage is aiming for a political comeback

Former two-term Republican Gov. of Maine Paul LePage says his ally President Donald Trump is a top reason why he's trying for a political comeback and launching a bid for Congress