Republican Party lawmakers in Congress are divided over how to handle an ongoing partial government shutdown, with both the House and Senate adjourning for a two-week recess without resolving the deadlock. Some Republican senators, including Mike Lee, have publicly urged leadership to reconvene immediately to pass funding and advance priorities like the SAVE America Act, while also calling for changes to the filibuster. Senate Majority … Continue reading Republicans call on Congress to cancel their spring break, return to D.C. and end shutdown

Eric Swalwell has asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation not to release files related to his past association with a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, Christine Fang, arguing the disclosure would be politically motivated. His attorneys sent a cease-and-desist letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, claiming the release would violate legal protections and federal regulations governing investigative records. Swalwell has denied wrongdoing and says he cooperated … Continue reading Rep. Eric Swalwell sends cease and desist letter to FBI director over old investigative files

U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ordered a halt to construction of President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom until Congress authorizes its completion, issuing a preliminary injunction in favor of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The judge said the group is likely to succeed in its lawsuit and emphasized that the president is a steward of the White House, not its owner. Enforcement of … Continue reading Judge rules White House ballroom construction must halt until Congress OK’s it

Donald Trump said he plans to attend Supreme Court of the United States oral arguments on Wednesday regarding his birthright citizenship executive order, which would mark a first for a sitting president. He argues that the 14th Amendment was intended only to grant citizenship to children of former slaves, a view widely rejected by legal scholars and precedent. His executive order seeks to limit citizenship … Continue reading Trump suggests he will attend birthright citizenship arguments at Supreme Court

Donald Trump said the United States could end its military operations against Iran within two to three weeks and that a diplomatic deal is not required to conclude the conflict. His comments reflect shifting U.S. messaging about the war, which is now in its fifth week and has caused widespread regional disruption. Trump also said he will address the nation to provide an update on … Continue reading Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks

Cory Booker said the Democratic Party has “failed this moment” and called for generational change in its leadership. Speaking on Meet the Press, he argued the party has a “too small” coalition and has been weakened by internal divisions and ideological “purity tests.” His remarks come amid growing frustration among some Democrats with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, with discussions among lawmakers about potential leadership changes. Booker also … Continue reading Cory Booker says Democrats have ‘failed this moment’ and calls for new leaders