The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously directed the Trump administration to take immediate steps to facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador last month due to what the government has acknowledged as an “administrative error.” The ruling largely upheld a […]
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House Approves GOP-Backed SAVE Act, Potentially Disenfranchising Millions of Voters
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on Thursday in a 220-208 vote. The measure saw unanimous Republican support and was joined by four Democrats: Reps. Jared Golden (Maine), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Washington), Henry Cuellar (Texas), and Ed Case (Hawaii). Republicans championed the SAVE […]
Schiff Calls for Insider Trading Probe After Trump Tariff Pause Triggers Market Surge
Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) has called for a congressional investigation into potential insider trading and market manipulation by President Donald Trump following his abrupt announcement of a 90-day pause on most retaliatory tariffs. The pause maintains a 10% global tariff and ups tariffs on China to 125%, sending stock markets […]
Trump Unveils Controversial $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa for Wealthy Foreign Investors, Bypassing Congressional Approval
President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative aimed at affluent foreign investors: the $5 million “gold card” visa. This program, which provides permanent residency and a pathway to U.S. citizenship, is set to replace the existing EB-5 immigrant investor visa program. Trump revealed the plan aboard Air Force […]
Supreme Court Clears Path for Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act, Despite Dissent Over Due Process and Wrongful Removals
The Supreme Court of the United States vacated temporary restraining orders issued by the District Court for the District of Columbia that had halted the deportation of Venezuelan nationals accused of being members of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a criminal organization designated as a foreign terrorist entity by the U.S. […]
Trump Escalates U.S.-China Trade War with 104% Tariff on Imports, Sparking Global Economic Fears
The ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China has reached new heights, with President Donald Trump set to impose a 104% tariff on all Chinese imports starting Wednesday, April 9. President Trump announced the additional tariffs after China refused to withdraw its own retaliatory measures—a 34% tariff on […]
Honey Bee Colony Losses in 2025 Raise Alarm Among Scientists and Farmers
Honey bee colonies across the United States are facing unprecedented declines in 2025, with losses projected to reach as high as 70%, according to entomologists at Washington State University (WSU). This marks a significant increase from the annual loss rate of 40-50% observed over the past decade, sparking concerns about […]
House Republicans Reject Protections for Married Women in Vote on SAVE Act
Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (D-OR) forced a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to address concerns over the Republican-backed SAVE Act, which she criticized as a thinly veiled attempt at voter suppression targeting women. The bill, introduced under the pretense of enhancing election integrity, would impose additional documentation requirements for […]
House to Vote on ‘No Rogue Rulings Act,’ Aimed at Limiting Nationwide Injunctions by Federal Judges
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on H.R. 1526, the “No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025” (NORRA), a bill designed to curtail the authority of federal district courts in issuing nationwide injunctions on April 7. Key Provisions of NORRA The bill seeks to amend Title 28 of […]
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Rein in Presidential Tariff Powers, Restore Congressional Oversight on Trade
Amid growing concerns over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy, Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have introduced the Trade Review Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill aimed at restoring Congress’s constitutional authority over trade policy. The legislation seeks to limit the executive branch’s unilateral power to impose […]