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Trump’s 2025 Day-One Agenda

In the landscape of American governance, the principles laid out by the Founding Fathers continue to guide contemporary policy discussions. As we consider various proposals and reforms, it is essential to reflect on how these align with the enduring values enshrined in our constitutional framework....

Trump Ends CBP One App

On his first day as President, Donald Trump made good on his campaign promise to overhaul border policies by shutting down the CBP One App. This digital system, introduced in 2023, had allowed nearly 1 million migrants to lawfully enter the U.S. by scheduling appointments at border ports. Trump...

On January 20, President Trump’s administration enacted significant changes at the El Paso Port of Entry, signaling a shift in border enforcement policy. Officers in riot gear stood ready, embodying the renewed focus on border security. The President had taken office prepared to address border...

President Biden's executive actions have extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Sudan, Ukraine, El Salvador, and Venezuela, affecting hundreds of thousands who can now renew their statuses and continue residing in the U.S. with work permits. This move impacts: Approximately...

Trump’s 2025 Tax Proposal Analyzed

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is set to expire, and Trump aims to make the income tax rate cuts and standard deduction permanent. This decision could maintain lower tax bills for many middle-class families. If the TCJA expires by 2026, most people would face higher taxes as income brackets...

The Minnesota Republican Party is planning to pursue constitutional recalls against Democrats considering absence from the state legislature. At a Monday press conference, Chairman Alex Plechash declared: "Minnesotans expect one thing from their elected officials: to show up and do the job they...

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider challenges to gun regulations in Delaware and Maryland, leaving intact lower courts' decisions that support the states' firearm laws. This move disappoints gun enthusiasts and advocacy groups while affirming states' rights to implement certain types...

President-elect Trump has voiced opposition to the continuing resolution (CR) currently under debate in the House. He believes the bill concedes too much to Democrats without adequate benefits for Republicans. Trump urged lawmakers to support a "streamlined spending bill that doesn't give Chuck...

Behind the scenes at the White House, a team of Aides and Advisers work to hide the truth from the American public. President Biden’s administration operates with a team of key aides and advisers who manage his public presence and decision-making processes. This inner circle provides support to...

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden both cancelled their planned trips, opting to stay in Washington D.C. This sudden change in plans has sparked curiosity and speculation. While no official reason was given, some wonder if the threat of a partial government shutdown, with Congress...

The current congressional pay raise proposal has sparked heated debate. Members of Congress have seen their salaries frozen at $174,000 since 2009, with no cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for over a decade. Some lawmakers contend that this pay level discourages talented individuals from seeking...

“No one is above the law” has already been challenged this year; and a new provision raises questions about whether congress should be able to write it’s own rules – putting themselves above the law. The continuing resolution (CR) includes a provision that has ignited controversy. It allows...

The House Natural Resources Committee has approved legislation allowing Washington, D.C. to enter a 99-year lease with the National Park Service for the old RFK Stadium site. This marks a pivotal moment for the city’s redevelopment aspirations and could pave the way for the Washington Commanders...

The Global Engagement Center (GEC) was established with a noble mission: to combat foreign disinformation efforts and protect U.S. interests. Its aim was to ensure information integrity by collaborating with social media platforms and tech companies. However, the GEC now faces intense scrutiny and...

President-elect Donald Trump has voiced concerns over the recent spate of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and along the East Coast. At a press conference, he asserted: "The government knows what is happening. Look, our military knows where they took off from. If it's a garage, they can go...

In American governance, the appointment of individuals to key positions often reflects broader philosophical ideals. The role of wealth and private sector experience in shaping federal operations aligns with certain foundational principles of the republic. Donald Trump has assembled a team of...

Donald Trump's 2024 journey involved numerous legal challenges. Notable charges related to his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and allegations of election interference in Georgia. The New York hush-money case and a tax fraud investigation also resurfaced. Despite these challenges,...

ABC News and George Stephanopoulos have reached a settlement in the defamation lawsuit filed by President-elect Donald Trump. The case stemmed from Stephanopoulos' repeated statements in a March interview that Trump was found "liable for rape," which conflicted with New York law's specification of...

Donald Trump has announced plans to sue pollster Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register for a poll claiming he was losing to Kamala Harris in Iowa before the election. Trump ultimately won Iowa by over five points, making the poll appear significantly inaccurate. This legal move is highly unusual,...

Agreement is part of a scramble by Biden administration to prevent the change that the incoming administration has promised – and voters have voted for. The Biden administration and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) have reached a landmark hybrid work agreement for 42,000...