Trump Pick For USDA Secretary Says She Has ‘a Lot to Learn’ About Bird Flu
The outbreak has affected more than 136 million poultry flocks and nearly 1,000 dairy herds, and infected 67 humans, with one person dying so far.
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Hegseth Settled Sexual Assault Accusation For $50,000
The 2020 settlement by Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon was confidential but was revealed in response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s confirmation questions.
U.S. Senate Republicans have little to say about Trump pardons of 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
Just hours into his second term Monday, Trump commuted the sentences of 14 felons, including leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
Federal appeals court declares DACA unlawful, but keeps program in place for now
Editor: A federal appeals court ruled DACA unlawful. For now the ruling only applies in the state of Texas, but there are other Republican-led states that are challenging the Biden Admin’s efforts to codify DACA. That’s the news, but I'd like to begin by explaining what DACA…
Chris Murphy exposes Trump’s Saudi ties with devastating precision
Trump’s family cashes in on shady Middle East deals while GOP stooges cover for their corruption.
Trump pick for Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, grilled at lengthy confirmation hearing
Senators jockeyed to magnify contrasting aspects of Pete Hegseth’s life at his confirmation hearing Tuesday on whether the veteran, Fox News personality and accused perpetrator of sexual misconduct is qualified to lead the nation’s military and its nearly $900 billion budget.
Mike Johnson slammed over his disaster aid threat
Republicans are openly threatening to hold wildfire victims hostage with disaster aid demands.
U.S. Senate moves ahead with immigration bill expanding detention for theft, shoplifting
Today, the U.S. Senate voted to proceed with consideration of a bill that would impose new mandatory immigration detention requirements for immigrants charged with property crimes and give broad legal standing to state attorneys general.
Jamie Raskin obliterates Republican bill with ease
I love this man. He says exactly what I've been yelling at the TV while listening to Republicans talk s**t.
Strong bipartisan support in U.S. Senate advances bill expanding immigration detention
Republican Senators were able to get support from enough Democrats to pass a bill expanding inmigration detention today.
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