Politics

Andrew Taake is a 36-year-old man from Texas who was involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. During the riot, he attacked police officers using bear spray and a metal whip. Because of this, he was charged with assaulting law enforcement officers with a dangerous weapon....

President Donald Trump set two conditions on Friday that he connected to federal aid for California. He was in North Carolina to check on hurricane recovery efforts when a reporter asked if he would stop funding Los Angeles because of its sanctuary city policies. Trump said, "I want to see...

At a Republican policy retreat in Miami, Florida, former President Donald Trump joked about running for a third presidential term and urged GOP lawmakers to work together to pass his agenda.The retreat, held at Trump’s resort in Miami, focused on how Republicans can overcome internal disagreements to push through key...

A Department of Justice seal was seen in a briefing room in Washington, D.C., on June 27, 2024. The Justice Department fired several prosecutors who worked on criminal cases involving former President Trump, saying they could no longer "trust" them.This decision affected at least a dozen prosecutors who worked on...

President Donald Trump fired over a dozen employees at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday because they were involved in prosecuting him in federal cases.Former Special Counsel Jack Smith led two cases against Trump. The first case was about Trump keeping government documents after he left office. Smith claimed...

On Monday’s episode of Outnumbered, some guests strongly supported the idea of adding former President Donald Trump’s face to Mount Rushmore, while others suggested honoring him in a different way.Harris Faulkner started the discussion by saying that just one week into Trump’s second term, some conservatives are already pushing to...

Republicans are reportedly growing frustrated with President Donald Trump’s choices for national security roles as some of his most controversial picks are set to face votes in the Senate. Many are concerned that these nominees might not be the right fit for such critical positions. NBC News reported that a...

Fox News anchor Shannon Bream asked Senator Tom Cotton if President Donald Trump is only following the laws he likes after Trump fired several federal officials late Friday night. These officials, called inspectors general, are responsible for keeping government agencies in check. Federal law requires the president to give proper...

During his campaign last year, President Donald Trump suggested removing individual income taxes for all Americans and making up for the lost revenue by raising import tariffs. This proposal could significantly change the U.S. economy, affecting how people view their wages and possibly increasing the amount of money many workers...

At a rally in Las Vegas, Donald Trump told a crowd that if he becomes president again, he might fire thousands of IRS workers. He claimed that the IRS had hired 88,000 new agents to go after taxpayers, a claim that has been challenged before. Trump said that on his...

President Donald Trump's White House faced criticism and mockery on Sunday after releasing a statement with a spelling error. Over the weekend, Trump made a sudden decision to impose tariffs on Colombia after reports that migrant flights were turned away. Colombia responded with its own measures, and some fear this...

President Donald Trump's team was reportedly caught off guard by Colombia's actions on Sunday, which led to a quick response from Trump that drew criticism online.Trump announced "emergency" tariffs and other measures against Colombia after the country refused to accept at least two deportation flights. According to CNN, Colombian officials...

Donald Trump was accused of breaking the law on Sunday, sparking criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. On CNN, the host started a Sunday news segment by saying that lawmakers from both political parties are unhappy with what Trump did. She specifically mentioned three well-known Republican senators—Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins,...

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) urged his fellow senators to investigate former President Donald Trump’s decision to remove security protection for John Bolton, Trump’s former adviser and frequent critic.Trump caused concern when he withdrew security details for Bolton and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Bolton criticized the move on social...

Republicans are reportedly starting to run out of patience with President Donald Trump’s national security nominees — as several controversial choices are soon to face confirmation votes in the Senate. According to NBC News, an unnamed Republican senator who has voted for all of Trump’s nominees thus far warned that...

Mexico recently blocked a U.S. military plane from landing, temporarily disrupting the Trump administration’s plans to deport immigrants to the country, according to U.S. officials.Two Air Force C-17 planes, each carrying about 80 deportees, successfully flew to Guatemala on Thursday night. However, a third flight intended for Mexico was grounded....