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Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules

Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules

Citing the importance of the First Amendment, a federal judge in California says the U.S. government is unconstitutionally silencing critics of Israel and others in its quest to deport noncitizens who the government says have disrupted college campuses as they expressed their views
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Andrew Kolvet Discusses Future of MAGA Movement and Economic Concerns on Chris Cuomo Project

Andrew Kolvet Discusses Future of MAGA Movement and Economic Concerns on Chris Cuomo Project

Andrew Kolvet, spokesperson for Turning Point USA and executive producer of “The Charlie Kirk Show,” recently appeared on The Chris Cuomo Project to engage in a comprehensive debate regarding the future trajectory of President Trump’s MAGA movement. The discussion covered a wide array of topics, including the current state of the economy, immigration policies, the role of Islam and Christianity in America, the actions of ICE, and the rising influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) on the left. Kolvet emphasized the importance of addressing everyday economic concerns of voters, drawing parallels between a college student's complaint about a $20 burrito and broader national political arguments. He cautioned Republicans against dismissing voters' financial struggles, suggesting they risk repeating mistakes made by Democrats if they fail to acknowledge the economic realities faced by many Americans.
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What we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela

What we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela

There's a lot that's not immediately clear about President Donald Trump's deal giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Cybersecurity for Rural and Municipal Utilities

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Cybersecurity for Rural and Municipal Utilities

U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Dave McCormick (R-PA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), John Hoeven (R-ND), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) have jointly introduced the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to reauthorize a crucial federal grant program designed to enhance the cybersecurity defenses of rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities. The bill seeks to extend the Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity (RMUC) Grant and Technical Assistance Program, administered by the Department of Energy. This program provides essential resources, technical assistance, and support to these utilities, enabling them to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. Senator Hickenlooper emphasized that the bill will help rural cooperatives and utilities defend against attacks, protect consumers, and maintain affordable energy amidst rising cybersecurity threats.
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Newsmax Host Deletes Jelly Roll Music On-Air in Protest of Trump Jokes

Newsmax Host Deletes Jelly Roll Music On-Air in Protest of Trump Jokes

Newsmax Host Deletes Jelly Roll Music On-Air in Protest of Trump Jokes
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Representative Dusty Johnson Praises Agri-Pulse for Agricultural Information Dissemination

Representative Dusty Johnson Praises Agri-Pulse for Agricultural Information Dissemination

Representative Dusty Johnson Praises Agri-Pulse for Agricultural Information Dissemination
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UN rights office condemns US designation of Palestine Action as 'terrorist' group

UN rights office condemns US designation of Palestine Action as 'terrorist' group

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights office said on Thursday the Trump administration's designation of the Palestine Action group as a terrorist organization was "a disproportionate and unnecessary restriction" on free speech rights that amounted to an expansive use
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Untested in court, Trump's new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions

Untested in court, Trump's new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions

In firing up a trade war with Canada, President Donald Trump turned to a 96-year-old statute so obscure that many trade lawyers didn’t even know it was still on the books
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Representative August Pfluger Advocates for Permian Basin Oil and Gas Production and Domestic LNG Exports

Representative August Pfluger Advocates for Permian Basin Oil and Gas Production and Domestic LNG Exports

U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX-11) recently highlighted the critical role of the Permian Basin in U.S. and global energy production during a visit by the U.S. Energy Secretary to Midland. Pfluger emphasized that the Permian Basin, which produced approximately 900,000 barrels of oil per day in 2010, now yields over 6.5 million barrels daily, accounting for nearly half of all oil produced in the United States. Projections suggest the region could produce up to 50 percent of domestic oil production by 2027. Additionally, natural gas production in the Permian Basin has surged from 4.5 billion cubic feet per day in 2010 to 28 billion cubic feet per day, representing almost a quarter of all natural gas produced. Pfluger previously introduced the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act in the U.S. House, aiming to remove restrictions on natural gas exports and imports and grant the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sole authority over approving natural gas terminal facilities. This bill has passed the House b...
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Senator Ernst Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Chinese-Linked Cargo Monitoring on DOD Rail Shipments

Senator Ernst Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Chinese-Linked Cargo Monitoring on DOD Rail Shipments

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has introduced the 'Keeping China Off the Rails Act of 2026' (S. 5294). This proposed legislation aims to prevent the use of cargo monitoring technologies connected to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on trains transporting U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) cargo. Senator Ernst emphasized that no foreign adversary, especially one as hostile as Communist China, should have access to information regarding sensitive military shipments or activities at high-security U.S. facilities. The bill would extend existing prohibitions for new rail cars to include current ones, requiring rail carriers to certify that automatic equipment identification (AEI) tags and other cargo monitoring systems are not being used to track DOD military shipments. The DOD frequently uses rail transportation for heavy military equipment across the United States, making these tracking systems crucial for operational security. If enacted, the bill would provide the rail industry with a four-year transition pe...
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Laura Loomer Calls for Boycott of Girl Scout Cookies Over Islamic Programs

Laura Loomer Calls for Boycott of Girl Scout Cookies Over Islamic Programs

Conservative activist Laura Loomer has publicly called for a boycott of Girl Scout cookies. This action follows reports that Girl Scouts can earn religious recognitions through programs that involve learning about Islam and, in some cases, visiting mosques. Loomer stated she would 'never buy Girl Scout cookies ever again.' The Girl Scouts organization has responded to the controversy, clarifying that it is not a religious organization and does not teach religion. They emphasized that they have welcomed girls of every faith and background for over a century. The organization offers its own national 'My Promise, My Faith' pin, which encourages girls to explore the relationship between the Girl Scout Law and their own beliefs. Other religious recognitions are developed and administered by outside faith organizations, including those for Jewish, Hindu, and various Christian Girl Scouts, and participation is optional. This is not a new initiative by the Girl Scouts, nor an ideological shift as some of the outra...
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U.S. Lawmakers Propose National and AI Sovereign Wealth Funds Amidst Global Trends

U.S. Lawmakers Propose National and AI Sovereign Wealth Funds Amidst Global Trends

U.S. political figures are actively exploring the creation of sovereign wealth funds, a government investment strategy utilizing surplus revenues for development and increased returns. Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed an AI sovereign wealth fund, which would tax shares of artificial intelligence companies to provide an annual cash dividend to Americans. Legislation to this effect has been introduced. Concurrently, President Trump signed an executive order in February 2025 directing the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce to investigate establishing a national sovereign wealth fund. This national fund aims to promote the long-term financial health and international leadership of the United States. While sovereign wealth funds are typically launched by countries, provinces, or states, with examples like Alaska's fund (started in 1976 with mineral and oil royalties) and Texas's Economic Stabilization Fund, no U.S. cities currently operate such funds. This exploration by U.S. lawmakers c...