President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 24 titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.” The order shifts the federal approach from voluntary, housing-focused interventions to a system emphasizing involuntary commitment, institutional treatment, and law enforcement measures. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development […]
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Congress, DOJ Converge on Ghislaine Maxwell as Epstein Fallout Intensifies
The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Ghislaine Maxwell and documents connected to the Epstein case. While Maxwell’s sworn deposition is set for August 11, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is scheduled to first interview her today. Maxwell, 63, is currently serving a 20-year sentence at Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee for […]
Supreme Court Sides with President Trump on Power to Remove Independent Agency Commissioners
The Supreme Court has granted a stay in the case of Trump v. Boyle, allowing President Donald J. Trump to remove members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) without cause while litigation continues. The Court’s order, referencing its ruling just two months ago in Trump v. Wilcox, shifts the balance of […]
Federal Judge Denies Trump Administration Request to Unseal Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts
A federal judge in Florida has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to unseal grand jury transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg of the Southern District of Florida ruled Wednesday that her “hands are tied” by established legal precedent, denying the Department of Justice’s petition to release transcripts […]
Trump Administration Unveils Sweeping AI Action Plan Sparking Concerns Over Deregulation and Corporate Influence
The Trump administration has released “America’s AI Action Plan,” a comprehensive 25-page policy document containing over 90 federal actions designed to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence development. The plan outlines three strategic pillars: accelerating AI innovation, building AI infrastructure, and leading in international AI diplomacy and security. The plan represents […]
Over 100 Humanitarian Organizations Issue Urgent Call for Gaza Aid Access as ‘Mass Starvation’ Spreads
More than 100 international humanitarian and rights organizations issued a stark warning on Wednesday, declaring that “mass starvation” is spreading across Gaza as aid workers themselves now join the same food lines as civilians, risking their lives just to feed their families. The coalition of 109 organizations, including major groups […]
Feds weigh in on lawsuit challenging how Illinois maintains voter registration rolls
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois July 23, 2025 Article Summary The Justice Department is supporting a lawsuit by private entities that challenges Illinois’ practice of putting local election officials in charge of maintaining voter registration rolls. The action appears to be part of a broader effort to exert more […]
Johnson Signals No House Vote on “Epstein Files” Before Recess
On Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson ruled out holding a floor vote this week on any measure to force the public release of the Justice Department’s Jeffrey Epstein records. Johnson told reporters, “My belief is we need the administration to have the space to do what it is doing, and […]
CBO Estimates Trillions in Deficit Growth in Final Look at Big, Beautiful Bill
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently looked at the Republican Party’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and explained what it could mean for the U.S. government’s finances over the next 10 years (2025–2034). The CBO says this bill will add almost $3.4 trillion more to the national debt by 2034. The government […]
Trump Signs GENIUS Act into Law
The GENIUS Act, officially titled the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, has become the first major federal law creating a comprehensive framework to regulate dollar-pegged cryptocurrency stablecoins in the United States. The GENIUS Act passed through Congress with bipartisan support, passing the Senate 68-30 and the […]