Author: James Smith
‘Mystery Man’ Who Donated $130 Million to Pay U.S. Troops During Shutdown Reportedly Identified
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, a surprising act of generosity has become one of the most talked-about stories in the country. An anonymous benefactor who reportedly donated $130 million to ensure U.S. military personnel continue receiving pay during the so-called “Schumer Shutdown” has now been identified — allegedly as Timothy…
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Pritzker Warned He Could Face ‘Seditious Conspiracy’ For Obstructing ICE Officers
Deputy White House Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller issued a direct warning Thursday night to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and other state officials, saying they could face federal prosecution — including “seditious conspiracy” charges — if they interfere with ICE operations. Miller appeared on Fox News’ America Reports to respond to Pritzker’s ongoing…
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Trump Pardons Giuliani, Eastman, Bowyer, Others Over 2020 Election Prosecutions
President Donald Trump signed a broad pardon order that included Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, and Tyler Bowyer, who were all charged with trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. President Trump said in the proclamation that the measure is meant to fix what he deems a “grave national injustice” that happened because of investigations and…
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Supreme Court Declines To Revisit Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Precedent
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned down a chance to change its landmark judgment that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. This upset LGBTQ groups who were worried that the conservative court would be ready to change the decision that had been in place for ten years. The court did not grant…
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Trump Issues Wide-Ranging Pardons for Individuals Prosecuted Under Biden-Era Investigations
As the turbulent political atmosphere in Washington continues to churn, President Donald Trump made a sweeping and highly consequential move this weekend: he issued a broad series of presidential pardons to dozens of individuals who had faced legal scrutiny, indictments, or convictions connected to investigations conducted during the Biden administration. The timing alone — amid…
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Senate Confirms Kelly Loeffler as Head of the Small Business Administration
The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to confirm former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler as the new Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), marking another key addition to President Donald Trump’s growing cabinet lineup. Loeffler’s confirmation passed by a 52–46 vote, with one Democrat crossing party lines to support her nomination. The confirmation gives the Trump…
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John Fetterman Reflects on His Struggle, His Party, and Whether He Should Have Left the 2022 Race
In a political era defined by polarization, loyalty tests, and constant public scrutiny, moments of vulnerability from sitting elected officials are rare. Rarer still are moments of vulnerability paired with self-reflection and public accountability. That is part of why Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has recently drawn national attention, not for a legislative announcement or…
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Schumer Faces Democratic Fury After Government Shutdown Deal
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is getting hammered from his own party for his leadership after eight members of the Senate Democratic Caucus voted with Republicans on Sunday to move forward with an agreement to end the 40-day government shutdown, even though Schumer didn’t want them to. The longest government shutdown in history, which lasted…
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Trump Signals Confrontation With Mayor-Elect Mamdani as New York City Braces for a Clash
When New York City voters chose Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor, they knew they were electing a candidate with an unconventional platform and a reputation for challenging political norms. What they may not have anticipated was how quickly the city’s incoming leader would find himself entangled in a direct power struggle with the White…
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Kansas Mayor Charged With Allegedly Casting Ballots as a Noncitizen Across Multiple Elections
A legal case in rural Kansas is drawing significant attention after state officials announced charges against Coldwater Mayor Joe Ceballos, alleging that he participated in several elections despite not being a U.S. citizen. The charges mark one of the more notable instances in recent years involving questions of election eligibility, a topic that has been…
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