As blue cities push back on President Donald Trump’s tactic of deploying the National Guard to fight crime, the Trump administration has floated the idea of using the Insurrection Act to justify sending federal troops to American cities. “I’d do it if it was necessary. So far, it hasn’t been necessary, but we have an […]
President Donald Trump played diplomat and stand-up comedian during his speech at the Knesset, where he celebrated the release of all living hostages from Gaza. Speaking before the Israeli legislature on Monday, Trump offered a series of off-the-cuff remarks and jokes about corruption scandals, the handsome features of Israel Defense Forces soldiers, his billionaire funders, […]
(The Center Square) — A half-dozen school districts in New York state reported spending more than $70,000 per student recently, with two districts spending almost or more than $100,000, an investigation by The Center Square found. Each of the six districts were among the smallest in the state, with fewer than 340 students. Still, the figures dwarfed those of a typical pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school district […]
(The Center Square) – The village of Broadview, Illinois is reducing the area where protesters can stage near the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. Fifteen arrests were made Saturday, according to a statement from Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson. “[T]oo many protesters are raising their fists rather than their voices, creating chaos at the expense of […]
(The Center Square) – Last month, the Snohomish Police Department issued a statement telling people not to call 911 in response to initiative signature gatherers operating outside stores such as Fred Meyer and Safeway. Many of the 9-11 callers reported to the nonemergency line such activities as trespassing, but others expressed concerned about nature of […]
Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia have been ordered to turn over all discovery evidence required under federal law to former FBI Director James Comey’s legal team by the end of the day on Monday, even as they ask the court to restrict what information Comey can access or keep related to the […]
(The Center Square) – Emergency declarations in New York and New Jersey activated extra utility workers as a dangerous nor’easter batters the coastline with high winds and torrential rain. The 1,618 responders come along with a centralized command center and staging equipment to speed up service restoration in eight New York counties. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive […]
A majority of voters support President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities besieged by liberal protesters, and they decry decisions by activist judges to block the White House’s anti-illegal immigration campaign. In its latest survey shared with Washington Secrets, Rasmussen Reports registered strong support for Trump’s bid […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Monday that Democratic lawmakers are prolonging the government shutdown, leading to more delayed flights as air traffic controllers don’t show up for work. Monday is the 13th day of the 2025 government shutdown, and Senate Republicans need five more votes to reopen the government. Duffy said this shutdown is […]
Austin Beutner, who served as superintendent in the Los Angeles Unified School District, announced on Monday that he is running against Mayor Karen Bass for the city’s election next year. In a video marking his campaign launch, Beutner digged at Bass’s time in office by declaring, “Los Angeles needs change.” “L.A. is adrift,” he said. […]
