DOJ Issues Directive Ending Biden-Era Task Force Aimed at Seizing Assets of Russian Oligarchs

The program was started in 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Department of Justice (DOJ) disbanded a program started under the Biden administration that sought to seize Russian oligarchs’ assets after the war in Ukraine started. In a memo released this week to DOJ employees on Wednesday, new Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office

Fetterman Says He Will Vote Against Trump Nominees RFK Jr., Gabbard

Sen. John Fetterman recently voted with Republicans to confirm Attorney General Pam Bondi. A potential swing vote for two of President Donald Trump’s nominees disappeared on Feb. 6 as Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) announced that he opposes Trump’s picks for national security adviser and health secretary. Fetterman said on the social media platform X that

Newsom Meets With Trump, Congressional Leaders to Discuss Fire Aid

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking assistance for recovery efforts after fires ravaged the Los Angeles area. California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Washington for a two-day trip on Feb. 5 to discuss fire recovery funding with President Donald Trump and a bipartisan group of lawmakers. Newsom’s office said the governor “expressed his appreciation for

Speaker Johnson Says House GOP Lawmakers Nearing Deal on Trump’s Budget Bill

Lawmakers are finalizing the details of Trump’s bill, which includes trillions in tax breaks and government spending cuts. House Republicans are working to meet President Donald Trump’s demand for a major budget package by Friday’s self-imposed deadline. The plan is expected to include approximately $3 trillion in tax breaks, significant cuts to government spending, and