Newsom Says He Will Consider Running For President
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will consider a run for the White House.
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Trump Administration Pursues “Golden Fleet” to Reinvent U.S. Navy for Future Conflicts
President Donald J. Trump is moving to reshape the U.S. Navy under a bold new initiative called the “Golden Fleet,” an ambitious effort to build a next-generation maritime force designed to counter China and other emerging global threats.
Anonymous Donor Gives $130 Million to Pentagon to Cover Military Pay During Shutdown
The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it received an extraordinary anonymous donation of $130 million to help pay U.S. service members’ salaries during the ongoing government shutdown — a move President Donald J. Trump hailed as an act of patriotism.
Democrats Tank GOP Bill To Pay Troops, Essential Workers During Govt Shutdown
Republicans’ attempts to avert the worst effects of the ongoing government shutdown failed Thursday after Senate Democrats blocked a bill that would ensure essential federal employees are paid on time.
U.S. National Debt Tops $38 Trillion for First Time Amid Mounting Fiscal Warnings
The U.S. national debt has surpassed $38 trillion for the first time in history, according to new Treasury Department data released Wednesday — marking another alarming milestone in the government’s rapidly escalating borrowing spree.
Pro-Life Leaders Urge Congress to Reject Obamacare Subsidy Extension Without Hyde Protections
More than 80 pro-life and faith-based organizations have sent a joint letter to Congress urging Republican lawmakers to resist Democrat demands for extending Obamacare subsidies they say fund abortion coverage.
DHS Arrests 480,000 Illegal Immigrants in Nine Months; 70% Have Criminal Records
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has arrested more than 480,000 illegal immigrants in the past nine months — with 70% of them convicted of crimes or facing criminal charges — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Monday.
Senate Democrats Block Bill To End Government Shutdown For 11th Time
For the 11th time, U.S. Senate Democrats blocked legislation Monday evening to reopen and fund the federal government, indicating that Republicans’ strategy of waiting out the opposition isn’t working.
Ongoing federal funding lapse now longest full government shutdown in history
The federal government has broken an unfortunate record: its 20th day of closure marks the longest full government shutdown ever.
Supreme Court To Consider Drug User Gun Possession Case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case regarding whether regular drug users can possess firearms.
US Army, Contractors Constructing Miles Of Border Wall Barriers In Arizona
Despite an ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractors are actively constructing miles of new border wall in Arizona.
D.C. Leads Thousands Of ‘No Kings’ Protests Nationwide
Thousands of people marched in Washington, D.C., on Saturday as part of the second “No Kings” Day, protesting President Donald Trump.
No progress on funding as Trump cuts programs amid shutdown
After a third week of making zero progress on a federal funding deal, lawmakers have headed home for the weekend with no hopes of ending the government shutdown anytime soon.
U.S. Government Shutdown Drags On as Senate Fails Again to End Debate Over Funding Bill
The U.S. government shutdown is set to continue after the Senate again failed to advance a short-term spending measure Thursday, deepening the impasse between Republicans and Democrats over health care subsidies and spending priorities.
Oklahoma Drops Controversial Plan to Distribute Bibles in Public Classrooms
Oklahoma’s new State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Lindel Fields, announced this week that his administration will not move forward with a mandate to place Bibles in public school classrooms — a policy championed by his predecessor, Ryan Walters.
Trump, Patel Tout ‘Historic’ Crime Crackdown
The FBI has overseen the arrests of nearly 8,700 violent criminals as part of Operation Summer Heat, President Donald Trump and FBI Kash Patel said Wednesday.
President Trump Awards Late Charlie Kirk Medal Of Freedom At Emotional Ceremony
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has posthumously awarded America’s highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated born-again Christian activist who inspired a generation of young Americans and others worldwide to embrace their faith and conservative values.
Mass Shooting in South Carolina Leaves 4 Dead, Dozens Wounded
An investigation was underway Monday after a mass shooting at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island in the U.S. state of South Carolina claimed four lives and injured at least 20 others, authorities said.
Johnson: Republicans ‘have plans’ to ‘fix’ Obamacare
As the ongoing government shutdown enters its third week, Republican leaders are reminding Democrats that by blocking the House-passed funding bill, they are also delaying progress on the very health care policies that they claim are at stake.
U.S. Shutdown Threatens to Become Longest in History as Trump Pressures Democrats to End Stalemate
The United States is barreling toward what could become the longest government shutdown in American history, now entering its third week with no end in sight and both sides dug in over a partisan spending standoff.