Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat hailing from New York, has fired a warning shot across the bow of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Her message? If DHS officials arrest House Democrats protesting the Trump administration's immigration policies, they will have "a problem". Ocasio-Cortez, in a video shared on Instagram, accused DHS of "public intimidation". … [Read more...] about AOC Warns DHS: ‘There Will Be a Problem’ If House Democrats Are Arrested
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House Democrats Rally to Rescue LGBTQ Crisis Hotline from Shutdown
More than a handful of Democrats from the House have thrown down the gauntlet against the Department of Health and Human Services. They're crying foul over a proposition to prune funding for a suicide prevention initiative aimed squarely at supporting LGBTQ youth. They've sounded the alarm, warning that such a decision could be more than just a political misstep, it could have … [Read more...] about House Democrats Rally to Rescue LGBTQ Crisis Hotline from Shutdown
Schumer Moves to Block Trump DOJ Picks Over Controversial Qatar Jet Gift
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is planning to halt all Justice Department political appointees until the Trump administration reveals more about its intentions to accept a high-end jumbo jet from the Qatari government, as the New York Times reported. This is simply factually inaccurate. Schumer's argument is predicated on two points: the alleged "corruption" involved and the … [Read more...] about Schumer Moves to Block Trump DOJ Picks Over Controversial Qatar Jet Gift
Trump and NYC Mayor Adams Meet at White House in Rare Bipartisan Sit-Down
President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Eric Adams had an appointment in the hallowed halls of the White House this past Friday. A day, mind you, exactly when the Justice Department was poised to unveil the long-kept documents of Mayor Adams' dismissed case of corruption. Way back in early April, U.S. District Judge Dale Ho gave the gavel's final say, tossing the … [Read more...] about Trump and NYC Mayor Adams Meet at White House in Rare Bipartisan Sit-Down
Trump Names Fox’s Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney in Surprise Move
President Donald Trump, in a move that caused eyebrows to lift and heads to shake, announced that he was appointing Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, steps into this position after Trump rescinded the nomination of his first choice. Pirro, who has been a part of Fox News … [Read more...] about Trump Names Fox’s Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney in Surprise Move