A handful of Democratic senators on Wednesday launched a probe into a private group that is co-leading America’s 250th anniversary celebration. The Freedom 250 group is working alongside the America250 commission, which was congressionally authorized more than a decade ago to plan a nonpartisan, civic-focused commemoration of the … Democrats launch probe into organization leading White House efforts to celebrate nation’s 250th birthdayRead more
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Lawyers for US citizen shot by Border Patrol agent accuse Trump administration of spreading lies
The lawyers for a Chicago woman who was shot five times by a U.S. Border Patrol agent accused the Trump administration on Wednesday of spreading lies about the shooting and of mishandling the investigation. Marimar Martinez, a U.S. citizen, was in her car in October when a Border … Lawyers for US citizen shot by Border Patrol agent accuse Trump administration of spreading liesRead more
Former Army colonel sentenced to 2 years for sharing classified war plans with woman he met online
A retired United States Army colonel has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for sending a woman he met online classified information about U.S. war plans, federal authorities announced Wednesday. Kevin Charles Luke, 62, pleaded guilty in October 2025, admitting to abusing a position of public … Former Army colonel sentenced to 2 years for sharing classified war plans with woman he met onlineRead more
ICE conducted 37 investigations into officer misconduct in last year
The disclosure from the agency’s acting director came after immigration officers shot two U.S. citizens, intensifying questions about ICE officers’ tactics, training and use of force. (Image credit: Brendan Smialowski)
‘One in a billion’: Dawson’s Creek stars lead tributes to James Van Der Beek
Katie Holmes pays tribute to her late co-star’s “bravery, compassion, selflessness and strength”.
Choi, 17, denies Kim historic third halfpipe gold
Seventeen-year-old Choi Ga-on denies American great Chloe Kim snowboarding history as she brushes off an early fall to win Winter Olympic halfpipe gold.
Leavitt unloads on Obama over voter ID push, accuses Dems of ‘panic’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is making an example of former President Barack Obama for encouraging voters and lawmakers to reject adopting national voter ID laws. “You know how badly the Democrats are panicking when they bring out Obama to spread lies about voter ID,” Leavitt posted … Leavitt unloads on Obama over voter ID push, accuses Dems of ‘panic’Read more
Lawmakers express bipartisan outrage as DOJ accused of ‘spying’ on members’ Epstein searches
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are accusing the Justice Department of spying on them as they reviewed the unredacted Epstein files on DOJ computers, tracking the documents they examined. Attorney General Pam Bondi was photographed during a congressional appearance before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday flipping … Lawmakers express bipartisan outrage as DOJ accused of ‘spying’ on members’ Epstein searchesRead more
CNN’s Collins: Leavitt ‘to her credit’ pushed Saudis on attending event
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins credited White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for allowing her to cover an event last year involving President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman despite pushback from Saudi officials. During an interview published Wednesday with Heather McMahan on the “Absolutely Not” podcast, … CNN’s Collins: Leavitt ‘to her credit’ pushed Saudis on attending eventRead more
Fetterman only Senate Democrat to vote to keep Homeland Security funded
Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.) was the only Democratic senator to vote to advance a full-year funding package for the Department of Homeland Security, sticking with his long-held position of opposing government shutdowns for any reason. Fetterman, like many Democratic and Republican colleagues, has expressed sympathy and condolences for … Fetterman only Senate Democrat to vote to keep Homeland Security fundedRead more
Four takeaways from Pam Bondi’s fiery Epstein testimony
Lawmakers accused Bondi’s justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.
Judge blocks US military from demoting Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
After the retired Navy captain told servicemembers they don’t have to obey illegal orders, Defence Secretary Hegseth moved to cut his rank.
Federal judge upholds temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants
A federal judge on Thursday upheld her order postponing the termination of temporary protected status for around 350,000 Haitians in the United States. The Justice Department appealed U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes’ stay to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit but simultaneously requested that she … Federal judge upholds temporary protected status for Haitian immigrantsRead more
Federal judge blocks Trump’s bid to move Biden-commuted death row inmates to ‘Alcatraz of the Rockies’
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from transferring 20 former death row inmates to the federal “supermax” prison in Colorado, ruling the move likely violated their Fifth Amendment due process rights. The 35-page ruling from U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly sets up a dispute between … Federal judge blocks Trump’s bid to move Biden-commuted death row inmates to ‘Alcatraz of the Rockies’Read more
US lawmakers warn Taiwan to ‘meet the moment’ as China stages invasion-style drills
FIRST ON FOX: A bipartisan group of senior U.S. lawmakers is urging Taiwan to dramatically boost its defense spending, warning that political gridlock in Taipei risks undermining deterrence as China escalates military pressure around the island. Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Chris Coons, D-Del., along with Reps. Young … US lawmakers warn Taiwan to ‘meet the moment’ as China stages invasion-style drillsRead more
The Left’s Long Game in Latin America
For the first time since Fidel Castro’s coup in 1959, the end of the Left’s rule in the southern Western Hemisphere is underway.
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Judge Blocks Bid To Reduce Sen. Kelly’s Military Rank
The federal judge’s preliminary injunction means the defense secretary can’t censure the senator or reduce his military rank and pension.
Red-State Senators Must Pick Up the Pace on Judges
Republican senators face pressure to accelerate Trump judicial nominees as midterms approach, with nearly two dozen district court vacancies in red states.
Congress, Don’t Give DHS a Blank Check to Undermine Our Local Economies
This story is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. Two weeks ago, three of my employees were ridesharing to work at our Minneapolis nonprofit when they realized they were being followed by federal agents. As soon as they parked, agents surrounded them with … Congress, Don’t Give DHS a Blank Check to Undermine Our Local EconomiesRead more
More Thoughts on the Authoritarian International
Yesterday, we talked about the global Authoritarian Movement or Authoritarian International (with the convenient acronym “AI”). Today, I wanted to talk about something slightly more specific. It’s part of the same phenomenon, perhaps a subset of it, but it’s distinct. Back during Trump’s first term, people in the … More Thoughts on the Authoritarian InternationalRead more
Rand Paul’s Fairweather Libertarianism Rears Its Head As He Criticizes DHS Officials
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) broke with most of his Republican peers Thursday, using his chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security committee to press immigration officials on agents’ violent behavior.
Trump continues to lash out at ‘RINO’ GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt
President Donald Trump on Thursday continued to personally attack Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt over a debacle regarding the upcoming annual governors’ weekend in Washington. “We will soon have a Governor in Oklahoma who knows how to accurately write a Press Release to the Public, in this case, to … Trump continues to lash out at ‘RINO’ GOP Gov. Kevin StittRead more
Los Angeles neighborhood installing sirens to warn of ICE activity
Because the effort isn’t city-sanctioned, organizers say they’re working directly with willing homeowners and local businesses, placing the sirens on private property rather than going through city permitting channels.
NJ governor signing order banning ICE from launching actions on state properties
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) on Wednesday signed an executive order banning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from undertaking operations on state property. Sherrill’s order makes an exception for immigration operations authorized by a judicial warrant, reflecting a broader push from Democrats in the House to have … NJ governor signing order banning ICE from launching actions on state propertiesRead more
DHS shutdown imminent after Senate Democrats block Homeland Security bill
Senate Democrats voted Thursday to block a motion to advance a House-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, putting Washington on the brink of a partial government shutdown that will affect more than 260,000 federal employees. The motion, which required 60 votes, failed to advance by … DHS shutdown imminent after Senate Democrats block Homeland Security billRead more
The Guardian view on Israel and the West Bank: the other relentless assault upon Palestinians | Editorial
A campaign of ethnic cleansing and ‘tectonic’ new legal measures are killing the two-state solution to which other governments pay lip service Protecting archaeological sites. Preventing water theft. The streamlining of land purchases. If anyone doubted the real purpose of the motley collection of new administrative and enforcement … The Guardian view on Israel and the West Bank: the other relentless assault upon Palestinians | EditorialRead more
Trump’s EPA repeals landmark climate finding in gift to ‘billionaire polluters’
Endangerment finding rollback will make families ‘sicker and less safe’, environmental advocate says US politics live – latest updates The Trump administration has revoked the bedrock scientific determination which gives the government the ability to regulate climate-heating pollution. The move was described as a gift to “billionaire polluters” … Trump’s EPA repeals landmark climate finding in gift to ‘billionaire polluters’Read more