A federal judge has ruled that President Trump broke the law when he deployed troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer to respond to immigration-related protests. Despite the ruling, President Trump is doubling down, pledging to send federal troops into other major American cities.
Now that summer recess is over for Congress, lawmakers have a number of pressing legislative items facing them. Both chambers will only be in session for three weeks before taking another break in mid-October. One major item to watch is progress on a budget deal.
In American politics, those on Capitol Hill work to find common ground in a vastly divided nation. That's why Kimberly Genau and her husband Randy created a place of refuge here known as the Alabaster House.
In the wake of the latest mass shooting at a Catholic church in Minnesota, some critics have wasted little time in criticizing those appealing to prayer. But Vice President JD Vance has been among the most vocal in pushing back against this anti-invocation narrative...
Donald Trump's rise to the top has paved the way for plenty of MAGA influencers. But some have stood out. When it comes to Congressman Byron Donalds, some liberal media outlets have called him, "the most influential Black Republican in MAGA." But to label him like that misses the larger point: Byron Donalds is a tea party originalist, constitutional conservative, and one of the best MAGA messengers out there.
President Trump's latest attempt to assert more influence over the economy is headed to court. The attorney for the Federal Reserve Board member whom Trump fired claims the president doesn't have that authority.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he's putting a pause on work visas for commercial truck drivers after a deadly accident in Florida. Rubio says the number of international truck drivers is a security risk.
Costco has announced it will not sell the abortion pill Mifepristone in any of its pharmacy stores. The retail and grocery giant cites a "lack of demand," but the move comes on the heels of a campaign from faith-based and conservative organizations. These groups hail the decision as a win for life.
President Trump and Republican lawmakers have overcome tough odds to basically steamroll through his second-term agenda. That has left Democrats with a party in an identity crisis filled with questions about how they can recover.
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres is an emerging leader and outside-the-box thinker in the Democratic Party. He stands firm in his support for the people of Israel while working to build a better community at home.