Blue cities adopt Pride flags as official symbols in bid to skirt red-state laws
Boise and Salt Lake City have both adopted the Pride flag – or a slight variation of it – as official symbols as of Tuesday night, effectively circumventing state law.
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3 ‘Top 10’ Fugitives Captured in Less Than 3 Months, FBI says
FBI Director Kash Patel also told lawmakers that the bureau’s mission cannot continue without their investment and support. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has captured three of the “Top 10 Most Wanted” fugitives in the world since President Donald Trump took office in January, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Wednesday. “Three in less
Director Patel Says He Disagrees With Trump on Proposed FBI Budget Cuts
FBI Director Kash Patel says his agency needs nearly $1 billion more than the White House proposal. FBI Director Kash Patel said during a May 7 Congressional hearing that the bureau needs more funding than the amount included in a budget proposal put forward by President Donald Trump, which would slash over half a billion
Lone Republican becomes only lawmaker to vote against crackdown on human organ trafficking
Rep. Thomas Massie was the only lawmaker of either party to vote against an organ trafficking crackdown bill.
Army Presents Congress With Plan to Reorganize Fighting Forces, Adapt to Changing Battles
The Army Transformation Initiative seeks to deliver new weapons systems, restructure current fighting formations, and cut aging programs. U.S. Army leaders fielded questions from lawmakers on May 7 over their latest plan to prepare the fighting force and streamline their processes for adopting new technology and weapons systems for future conflicts. Secretary of the Army
More than a dozen states sue Department of Transportation over EV charging station funds
Blue states teamed up to sue the Trump administration Wednesday, claiming the government illegally cut congressional funding for electric vehicle infrastructure.
Medicaid Reform Proposals in Congress–What to Know
Republican lawmakers are divided over a potential change in Medicaid funding that pits moderates against fiscal hawks and threatens to further delay the budget reconciliation process. Two proposals at the center of contention would shift additional responsibility for funding the program—which provides health coverage for millions of low-income Americans—from the federal government to the states.