A Nebraska legislative committee chose not to advance divisive rules changes, focusing instead on minor adjustments to the legislative process. Nebraska Committee Decides Against Controversial Rules Changes Lincoln: So, there was this big meeting in Nebraska where a legislative committee was looking at some proposed changes to how lawmakers do their thing. They had 22…
Trump is pushing GOP leaders to consider recess appointments and linking wildfire aid to a debt limit increase during a recent meeting Trump Urges Hill GOP on Recess Appointments and Debt Limit Talks Washington: So, Trump had a sit-down with some GOP leaders recently. He’s really pushing for them to think about making some recess…
A coalition of 18 AGs, including NC’s Jeff Jackson, sues to block Trump’s citizenship order affecting birthright citizenship NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Challenge Against Trump’s Citizenship Order Del Rio: A group of 18 Democratic attorneys general, led by North Carolina’s Jeff Jackson, has filed a lawsuit against President Trump. They want to stop…
Washington’s attorney general is set to challenge Trump’s order on birthright citizenship in court Washington AG to Sue Over Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Seattle: So, here’s the scoop. Washington’s Attorney General Nick Brown is gearing up to take legal action against Trump’s recent executive order. This order aims to change the rules on birthright citizenship,…
President Trump’s new executive order aims to boost Alaska’s resource industry by rolling back environmental protections. Trump Signs Executive Order to Enhance Alaska’s Natural Resource Development Anchorage: So, President Trump just signed this big executive order on his first day back in office. It’s all about ramping up Alaska’s natural resource game. Basically, he’s looking…
Despite calls for national monument status, Biden’s inaction leaves advocates seeking new paths for protection of Caja del Rio Biden’s Decision on Caja del Rio: What Lies Ahead for the Area Santa Fe: So, it looks like the push to make Caja del Rio a national monument didn’t pan out. In the last weeks of…
President Trump’s recent pardons raise questions about local ties to the Jan. 6 riot Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters: What About Those from SW Florida? Naples: President Trump recently pardoned around 1,500 individuals connected to the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. This move has sparked curiosity about whether any of those pardoned have ties…
The Senate Armed Services Committee has advanced Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary, setting the stage for a full Senate vote. Senate Committee Moves Forward with Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Nomination WASHINGTON: So, the Senate Armed Services Committee just voted to push Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary to the full Senate. It was a party-line…
Biden’s recent pardons have ignited backlash from both Democrats and Republicans, raising questions about political motives and legality. Biden’s Last-Minute Pardons Spark Outrage Across Political Spectrum Washington: Biden’s last-minute pardons are causing quite a stir. He pardoned family members and some folks involved in the January 6 Capitol attack investigation. It’s a real hot topic…
Donald Trump’s inauguration sparked online chatter as he took the oath without placing his hand on the Bible held by Melania Trump Trump Takes Oath of Office Without Hand on Bible, Social Media Reacts Washington D.C.: During Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president, many noticed he didn’t place his left hand on the Bibles…
