A new report released Friday from the Congressional Budget Officeis surprising, even stunning. The “CBO” is not thought to be a friend of Republican presidents and Congresses. Questions always arise from “supply-siders” about whether CBO rejects serious “dynamic scoring” of developments in the law and in major regulatory actions. Whatever …
Read More »DHS juggles ‘mass deportation’ push with Helene relief, adds $124M after Biden backlash
The Department of Homeland Security released a second round of August funding for Hurricane Helene relief this week, even as the agency directs increased resources toward President Donald Trump’s “mass deportation” framework. Secretary Kristi Noem’s latest $28 million allocation formally offered Sunday brings the month’s total to $124 million in …
Read More »Trump asks SCOTUS to uphold freeze on billions in USAID payments
Lawyers for the Trump administration filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court on Tuesday night asking the justices to halt a lower court injunction and allow it to freeze billions in foreign aid spending previously allocated by Congress — kicking the issue of USAID funding back to the high …
Read More »Abbott signs Texas redistricting map into law, securing major GOP victory ahead of 2026 midterms
Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, has signed a new congressional map into law, securing an additional five Republican-leaning U.S. House districts ahead of competitive midterm elections expected in 2026. Abbott’s signature on Friday marks the culmination of a partisan redistricting debate that has captivated the country’s attention and inspired an eye-for-an-eye …
Read More »Top Senate Republican ready to go nuclear, 'roll over' Democrats with rule change to confirm Trump nominees
FIRST ON FOX: Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso is ready to go nuclear on Senate Democrats and their blockade of President Donald Trump’s nominees. Before leaving Washington, D.C., for their respective home states, Senate Republicans were on the verge of a deal with their colleagues across the aisle to hammer …
Read More »Trump's fiercest critics concede spotlight to president at US Open
Some of President Donald Trump’s fiercest critics shared the spotlight with the president as he watched the U.S. Open in New York City on Sunday afternoon. Bruce Springsteen, Lindsey Vonn, Anna Wintour and Stephen Curry were just some of the athletes and celebrities who were in the stands of Arthur …
Read More »Trump says slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk was 'like a son' to him in emotional tribute
President Donald Trump revealed Friday that slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk was like a “son” to him. During an interview with “Fox & Friends,” Trump described what the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder meant to him and to the conservative movement. “You know, Don said to me, ‘He’s sort of …
Read More »NJ town points to state's flag status after Jets legend's criticism following Charlie Kirk assassintion
A New Jersey town that faced criticism for flying an American flag at full staff despite President Donald Trump’s order to lower flags on government buildings to half-staff in honor of Charlie Kirk defended its decision on Monday. New York Jets great Nick Mangold may have been the loudest critic …
Read More »Government shutdown risk grows after Dems block Trump-backed extension for a 2nd time
Senate Democrats again blocked Republicans’ short-term funding extension Tuesday afternoon, further increasing the odds of a partial government shutdown and thousands of federal workers going without paychecks. Democratic lawmakers in the upper chamber, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., banded together to vote against the GOP’s continuing resolution …
Read More »John Cusack tells Trump to 'go to hell' at Chicago 'No Kings' protest
Actor John Cusack sent a message to President Donald Trump during a “No Kings” protest in Chicago on Saturday during an interview with CNN, telling the president to “go to hell.” “What’s interesting is that he doesn’t understand that all the labor rights around the world came from this town, …
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