Trump administration
DHS Funding Blocked: Senate Gridlock Puts Agency Operations on Brink
Senate Democrats have blocked a full-year Department of Homeland Security funding bill, leading to an imminent shutdown of key agency operations by Friday. The deadlock stems from disagreements over proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms.
Judge Blocks Pentagon’s Effort to Demote Sen. Mark Kelly
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, halting the Pentagon’s efforts to demote Senator Mark Kelly and reduce his military retirement pay over a video urging troops to ‘refuse illegal orders.’
Pam Bondi’s House Hearing Heats Up Amid Epstein File Scrutiny
Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed sharply with Democratic lawmakers during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, facing intense questioning over the Department of Justice’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and accusations of political weaponization.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick Confirms Epstein Island Visit Amid Resignation Calls
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012, an admission that has intensified bipartisan calls for his resignation due to newly revealed discrepancies in his past statements.
Amid Deaths, 50501’s ‘ICE Out of Everywhere’ Campaign Sweeps US
More than 300 anti-ICE protests are underway across the United States today, January 31, 2026, as the 50501 movement launches its “ICE Out of Everywhere” national day of action, demanding accountability for recent deaths involving federal immigration agents and comprehensive…
Sequoia High Secure Campus Order Precedes Student Immigration Protest
Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California, implemented a secure campus protocol on Friday morning due to police activity, an order lifted just before a planned student walkout protesting Trump Administration immigration policies.
Don Lemon Arrested, Federal Charges Spark First Amendment Debate
Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles and charged with conspiracy and interfering with worshipers’ First Amendment rights in connection with a January 18 protest at a Minnesota church, sparking widespread condemnation from press…
Dr. Oz’s Armenian Community Fraud Claims Draw Civil Rights Complaint
California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a civil rights complaint against Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, following a video where Oz linked Armenian-owned businesses in Los Angeles to large-scale healthcare fraud. The claims…
Jimmy Kimmel’s Tearful Condemnation of Minneapolis Shooting Sparks National Debate
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel delivered a powerful, emotional monologue condemning the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by a US Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, sparking widespread discussion.
UnitedHealth Shares Plummet as Trump Administration’s Medicare Rate Proposal Shakes Health Sector
UnitedHealth Group’s stock plunged nearly 20% on Tuesday, dragging down the Dow Jones Industrial Average, after the Trump administration proposed a significantly lower-than-expected increase in Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027.
Federal Agent Shooting in Minneapolis Fuels Outcry Amid Immigration Crackdown
A 37-year-old Minneapolis man was fatally shot by federal agents, sparking outrage from local officials and intensifying protests against federal immigration enforcement, marking the third such incident this month.
Minnesota Protests Escalate Amid ICE Crackdown, Child Detention, and FBI Agent Resignation
Widespread protests have swept across Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, in response to the Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown, marked by the controversial detention of a 5-year-old and an FBI agent’s resignation from a fatal shooting investigation.
ICE Memo Sparks Alarm Over Expanded Powers for Home Entries Without Judicial Warrants
A recently revealed internal memo from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) asserts sweeping new authority for officers to forcibly enter private homes without a judge’s warrant, a significant departure from long-standing guidance and a move that legal experts and…
Federal Immigration Enforcement Intensifies in Maine as Minneapolis Protests Mount
The Trump administration has expanded its aggressive immigration enforcement, launching ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ in Maine while ongoing operations in Minneapolis spark intense protests and raise concerns over federal tactics and community trust.
US National Parks Introduce New Residency Fees Amid Broader Access Changes
U.S. National Parks are implementing new residency-based fees and expanding timed-entry systems in 2026. While officials state new fees for non-residents are for park maintenance, the policy has sparked debate over accessibility and potential deterrence for immigrant communities, alongside other…