Non-profits, health and LGBTQ advocacy groups sue Trump admin over federal aid freeze
Non-profit and health groups, including an LGBTQ+ advocacy group, sued the Office of of Management and Budget (OMB) over a directive to pause federal aid funding.
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Senate Democrats block bill to sanction International Criminal Court
Washington — Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican-led measure that would sanction the International Criminal Court, arguing that the bill as written would backfire on U.S. allies and companies. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only Democrat to vote with Republicans to advance the legislation. In a 54 to 45 vote, the bill
Top Texas GOP official rallies around Trump’s AI, crypto plans amid state’s crucial investments
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has previously expressed concerns about the expansion of AI on the power grid, says there is "no daylight" between him and President Trump.
Democratic Lawmakers Seek Answers on DOJ Firings
To determine whether the agency is complying with federal law, the lawmakers are asking for details of each affected employee. Leaders in the House Democratic caucus are asking Department of Justice (DOJ) officials to explain firings made under the new Trump administration. Two top Democrats on the Judiciary and Oversight committees—Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and
Netanyahu to Meet Trump at White House in 1st Foreign Leader Visit
The visit was scheduled just over a week since a cease-fire was implemented between Israel and Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is scheduled to visit President Donald Trump on Feb. 4, according to a Jan. 28 announcement, making Netanyahu the first foreign leader to visit the White House since Trump took office.
Republican-Led States Demand Costco Ditch DEI
A coalition of GOP attorneys general has demanded Costco abandon its DEI policies, saying they violate anti-discrimination laws. A coalition of attorneys general representing 19 Republican-led states has called on Costco to eliminate “illegal and discriminatory” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. In a Jan. 27 letter to Costco CEO Ron Vachris, the coalition urged
California ‘lawfare’ case against pro-lifers first brought by Kamala Harris ends after nine years
California prosecutors dropped charges against David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt, who secretly recorded videos exposing Planned Parenthood’s alleged sale of fetal tissue.