Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to drop federal charges against Donald Trump’s former co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos de Oliveira, in the classified documents case. They believe this would allow the Justice Department to release the full report from Special Counsel Jack Smith about Trump’s alleged crimes. Nauta and de Oliveira are accused of obstructing the investigation into … Continue reading Democrats urge Garland to drop case against 2 former Trump co-defendants, release rest of special counsel report

Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota, is being considered to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under President Trump, focusing on immigration, border security, and deportations. She emphasized her alignment with Trump’s priorities, particularly securing the U.S. southern border and addressing domestic terrorism. While she voiced support for policies like the “Remain in Mexico” program, she primarily focused on immigration issues during her Senate … Continue reading Trump’s Homeland Security pick pressed on domestic terrorism in hearing

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Friday that Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted will replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate. Husted, 57, will serve until a special election in November 2026, when a winner will complete the remainder of Vance’s term. DeWine praised Husted’s knowledge of Ohio and his record on economic development, including Intel’s $20 billion investment in the state. Husted, accepting the … Continue reading Jon Husted, Ohio’s lieutenant governor, tapped to replace JD Vance in Senate

President Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, asserting it was ratified by the necessary three-fourths of states. Legal experts, including Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Turley, criticized this move as “cynical and irrelevant,” arguing that Biden lacks constitutional authority in the amendment process and that the ERA missed its ratification deadline set by Congress. The ERA, aimed … Continue reading Biden Tries to Change Constitution on Way Out

President-elect Donald Trump announced that his inauguration on Monday will be held indoors due to freezing temperatures expected in Washington, D.C. The swearing-in ceremony and address will take place inside the Capitol Rotunda, and the public viewing will occur at Capital One Arena. Due to this change, most ticketed guests will not be able to attend in person, although those with tickets for the Presidential … Continue reading Trump’s inauguration to be moved indoors

Brazil’s Supreme Court has denied former President Jair Bolsonaro’s request to temporarily restore his passport to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled that Bolsonaro did not adequately prove he was invited and currently holds no position to represent Brazil. Bolsonaro’s passport was seized in February due to ongoing investigations into his attempts to stay in office after his … Continue reading Brazilian court denies Bolsonaro’s request to travel to Trump’s inauguration

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has been appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to fill Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat, making her only the second woman to represent Florida in the Senate. Moody, a former federal prosecutor and judge, has supported DeSantis’ conservative agenda, defending policies on immigration, vaccine mandates, and student loans. She is also known for her involvement in legal actions defending Donald Trump. … Continue reading Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will fill Marco Rubio’s Senate seat

Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) as the new chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, replacing Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), who was removed from the position. Crawford, a retired Army sergeant and former chairman of the Intelligence subcommittee, has been in Congress since 2011. Johnson praised Crawford’s leadership and experience. The decision to oust Turner, a strong supporter of NATO and U.S. aid … Continue reading Mike Johnson picks Arkansas Republican to lead House Intelligence Committee

President Joe Biden will not enforce a TikTok ban set for January 19, leaving the decision to President-elect Donald Trump. A law signed by Biden last year requires TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest by the deadline, but Trump’s team is expected to address the matter. While some Democrats, like Senate Leader Chuck Schumer, pushed for an extension, Republican Senator Tom Cotton opposed it, labeling … Continue reading Biden won’t enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump