15 MIN. CIVICS Actions For Jan. 6th Prisoners

Prisoners are being released following President Donald Trump’s decision on Monday to pardon or commute the sentences of individuals convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. However, reports suggest that not all facilities are complying promptly. Activist Suzzanne Monk, who was the first to initiate oversight of this matter, claims that

Senate Panel Advances Nomination for Trump’s Treasury Secretary Choice

Scott Bessent inches one step closer to Treasury secretary. The Senate Finance Committee greenlit billionaire financier Scott Bessent’s nomination as President Donald Trump’s U.S. Treasury secretary. Senators voted 16–11 to approve the hedge fund manager’s nomination to head the Treasury Department. Two Democrat senators—Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.)—voted in favor with all

Union Files Lawsuit Against Trump Over Ending Job Protections

Trump’s order made it easier to fire federal officials. President Donald Trump’s order removing job protections from federal officials violates federal law, according to a Jan. 20 lawsuit. Trump’s order, signed earlier on Monday, reclassifies certain employees into the same category as political appointees, thereby removing some job protections. “The President’s Executive Order is unlawful

Marco Rubio Sworn In as Secretary of State, First Trump Cabinet Official

The former Florida senator said during his confirmation hearing that the Chinese Communist Party is a ‘dangerous’ and ’potent’ foe. Vice President JD Vance conducted the swearing-in ceremony for Marco Rubio as the 72nd secretary of state on Tuesday, who became the first of President Donald Trump’s official Cabinet members. On Monday, the Senate voted