Noem confronts Democrats over NYC crime, asylum abuses as members hurl accusations
Rep. Tim Kennedy confronted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over $134 million in Urban Area Security Initiative funding cuts for New York City during a heated hearing.
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Trump Admin Roots Out ‘Ghost Students’ to Prevent Aid Fraud
The Trump administration is expelling so-called “ghost students” from applying for student aid. The administration says it has prevented $1 billion in federal aid fraud. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem briefed Congress on the ongoing threats facing the United States. The Director of the National <span class="nanospel… Read More Original News Source Link –
23 Dems join House Republicans to kill progressive’s Trump impeachment bid
House Democrats join Republicans to defeat Rep. Al Green's Trump impeachment effort in bipartisan vote, showing a limited appetite for the symbolic gesture.
NJ senator declares war on Dem ‘machine,’ pledges primary battles against old-guard power brokers
Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., breaks with the Democratic Party establishment, citing corruption concerns after state Sen. James Beach allegedly dismissed a constituent at a hearing.
IRS, Treasury Provide New Guidance on Health Savings Account Tax Benefits
The IRS in Washington on Aug. 7, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Department of the Treasury and the IRS released guidance on new tax benefits made available to holders of Health Savings accounts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), the IRS said in a Dec. 9 statement. A Health Savings account (HSA)
Senate fails to advance health care bills, with price hikes coming for millions
1m ago Schumer rails against GOP for opposing ACA tax credit extension Schumer criticized Senate Republicans after the bill to extend ACA tax credits fell short. “Unfortunately our Republican colleagues refused to do what they should have done,” Schumer said at a news conference following the vote. “Republicans just blocked the Democrats’ bill for
Some lawmakers see path for health care deal after failed Senate votes
Washington — The Senate on Thursday rejected a pair of bills to address rising health care costs, with lawmakers unable to reach a bipartisan agreement on extending tax credits that help millions of Americans purchase insurance under the Affordable Care Act. But with the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about