President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Thursday to lay out how his administration will be handling cost-cutting measures and staffing moving forward after mounting criticism over Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency. “As the Secretaries learn about, and understand, the people working for the various Departments, they can be very precise as to […]
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) blasted CNN host Pamela Brown on Thursday over the network’s past economic coverage as the two sparred over the cost of living during the Biden administration. Donalds appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room to defend President Donald Trump’s tariffs. In the moments before Donalds went on air, President Donald Trump delayed […]
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) maintained he’s securely in charge of the House Democrats despite his caucus ignoring his pleas to remain “dignified” at President Donald Trump‘s joint address. Republicans have blasted Democrats for not having a message or a leader to counter Trump, but Jeffries gave reporters a curt “yes” when asked if […]
Two lobbying firms that have made headlines recently for their proximity to President Donald Trump’s inner circle have a history of selling that access to foreigners looking to make money or, in some cases, to alter American policy. Ballard Partners and Mercury Public Affairs, outfits viewed in Washington, D.C., as having some of the closest […]
(The Center Square) – Investment giant BlackRock is unwinding its diversity and climate programs amid a broader retreat from such programs across the country in response to calls from Republicans. The New York-based global investment company recently bought the ports on either side of the Panama Canal in a $22.8 billion deal that garnered praise […]
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin saw 91.1% of its high school students graduate on time in the 2023-24 school year, according to a new report from the Department of Public Instruction. That marked the highest number since DPI began reporting that data in its current format in 2009-10. “This achievement reflects the hard work and […]
(The Center Square) – After a government report in 2019 cataloging needed repairs and improvements to the U.S. Coast Guard’s shore infrastructure, things have mostly continued to get worse, according to a fresh assessment. The Government Accountability Office reported in 2019 that “Coast Guard data showed about 45% of the Coast Guard’s shore infrastructure was […]
(The Center Square) – More Wisconsin voters disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance than approve with 51% disapproving and 48% approving, according to a new Marquette Law School poll. Meanwhile, 90% of Republicans approve of Trump’s work while just 2% of Democrats approve. On the state level, 49% approve of the job being done by […]
(The Center Square) – Support is growing for a recently-proposed Michigan state House bill which would restrict student cell phone use in schools. House Bill 4141 was introduced last week by three Republicans, but could receive backing from Democrats after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced she would support cell phone legislation. The bill would require […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) podcast debuted Thursday, and he made numerous statements in contrast to the Democratic Party and its stances on various issues. The first episode of This is Gavin Newsom featured Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in a discussion on how the Democratic Party can win back voters following the 2024 election […]
