Robert Kennedy Jr.’s former running mate has issued a strong warning to senators ahead of his nomination vote for head of the Health and Human Services agency. Nicole Shanahan has threatened to fund challengers against senators who oppose Kennedy. She said “Bobby may play nice, but I won’t.” She specifically named lawmakers from both par...
Newly appointed Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem took part in a police operation targeting undocumented immigrants in New York City on Tuesday. A post on the Department of Homeland Security’s X account highlighted Noem’s involvement in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE operation. In the photos shared, Noe...
The U.S. Navy has banned the use of China’s DeepSeek AI, citing security and ethical risks. A directive sent to Navy personnel warned against using DeepSeek’s AI for any purpose, work-related or personal. A Navy spokesperson confirmed the restriction on the AI-powered chatbot aligns with official AI policies. DeepSeek’s R1 AI model has gained...
The Senate has blocked a bill to sanction the International Criminal Court or ICC for its arrest warrants against Israeli officials over the genocide in Gaza. Senators voted 54-45 on the “Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act,” falling short of the 60 votes required to prevail. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman voted in favor, and Demo...
The Trump administration is offering buyouts to nearly all federal employees, aiming to save taxpayers $100 billion a year. Workers must decide by Feb. 6 if they want to accept the deal, which provides eight months’ pay. A key part of the plan is ending remote work. Employees are expected back full-time in offices. White […]
The House Democratic Caucus is holding an emergency meeting to discuss President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze federal spending. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the Caucus will discuss a comprehensive three-pronged counteroffensive anchored in appropriations, litigation strategy, and communications strategies. The move ca...
A judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to freeze federal aid. District Judge Loren AliKhan ordered the Trump administration not to block funding for ongoing programs until Monday at a hearing in Washington, according to media reports. A memo from the White House budget office, which called for a spending freeze on ...
The Trump administration has revoked retired Gen. Mark Milley’s security clearance and personal security detail. Newly appointed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the move, alongside a review to strip Milley of a retirement star. Milley, who served as Joint Chiefs chairman from 2019 to 2023, was given protection after Iran threatene...
Rescuers are searching for survivors in the Potomac River after an American Airlines plane collided midair with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Multiple agencies are involved in the search and rescue operation, but there is no immediate word on casualties, according to police. More than 300 first responder...
Israel is set to release 110 Palestinian prisoners, including 30 children, while Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad will free eight captives in Gaza later today. The exchange marks the third between the two sides in recent days. Red Cross vehicles have arrived in Khan Younis, where captives are expected to be released. A convoy carrying [&hel...
