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‘Killed off Elmo’: Jeffries brings along stuffed friend for stunt on House floor

‘Killed off Elmo’: Jeffries brings along stuffed friend for stunt on House floor


June 13, 2025
Elmo has a friend, indeed. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries,D-N.Y., brought along a stuffed friend to help make a point on the House floor Thursday. Jeffries held up a stuffed Elmo doll while accusing Republicans of targeting beloved children’s shows like ‘Sesame Street’ in their push to slash federal spending. ‘Today, we are on the floor […]
Israel hits the ‘heart’ of Iran’s nuclear program in Natanz facility strike

Israel hits the ‘heart’ of Iran’s nuclear program in Natanz facility strike


June 13, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that one of Iran’s top nuclear facilities had been hit in Thursday night’s strike against the regime. ‘Iran has produced enough highly enriched uranium for nine atom bombs, nine,’ Netanyahu said. ‘In recent months, Iran is taking steps that it has never taken before, steps to weaponize this enriched […]
GOP Senator Ron Johnson says he’s ‘trying to force reality’ on DC

GOP Senator Ron Johnson says he’s ‘trying to force reality’ on DC


June 13, 2025
When it comes to the nation’s federal government, GOP Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin is ‘not a fan.’  He believes that it ’causes or exacerbates more problems than it actually solves,’ telling Fox News Digital during an interview on Wednesday that the bulk of his oversight is ‘to expose how awful government is’ in order […]
Fetterman calls for US to supply anything Israel needs for Iran attack: ‘Military, intelligence, weaponry’

Fetterman calls for US to supply anything Israel needs for Iran attack: ‘Military, intelligence, weaponry’


June 13, 2025
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., expressed staunch support for Israel’s assault against Iran, calling for the U.S. to back Israel’s efforts by providing the ally with anything it needs. ‘Our commitment to Israel must be absolute and I fully support this attack. Keep wiping out Iranian leadership and the nuclear personnel. We must provide whatever is […]
​​Trump says Israel’s next Iran attack will be even more brutal: ‘Make a deal’

​​Trump says Israel’s next Iran attack will be even more brutal: ‘Make a deal’


June 13, 2025
President Donald Trump promised that Israel’s next round of attacks on Iran would be ‘even more brutal’ in a Truth Social post pressuring Iran to cut a deal on its nuclear activity.  ‘There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks […]
Trump admin slams UK, Canada, Australia and others who sanctioned Israeli officials

Trump admin slams UK, Canada, Australia and others who sanctioned Israeli officials


June 12, 2025
The Trump administration slammed the U.K., Norway, Canada, New Zealand and Australia after the five nations imposed sanctions and travel bans—along with other actions—against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. ‘These sanctions do not advance U.S.-led efforts to achieve a ceasefire, bring all hostages home, and end the war,’ […]
House passes Trump’s $9.4B spending cuts package targeting NPR, PBS, USAID

House passes Trump’s $9.4B spending cuts package targeting NPR, PBS, USAID


June 12, 2025
President Donald Trump’s $9.4 billion spending cuts package survived a key hurdle on Wednesday afternoon, setting the measure up for a final House-wide vote later this week. Trump’s proposal, which was introduced as legislation by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., would cut $8.3 billion from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and just […]
Taiwan envoy urges congressional action, warns of rising China threat after meeting lawmakers

Taiwan envoy urges congressional action, warns of rising China threat after meeting lawmakers


June 12, 2025
Taiwan’s top envoy to the U.S. urged the Senate to ease tax burdens between the two countries and asked Congress to fast-track foreign military sales, following a closed-door lunch Wednesday with the House.   Ambassador Alexander Tah-Ray Yui, Taipei’s top representative in Washington, told Fox News Digital that he is encouraged that U.S. leaders recognize the […]
American Bar Association blasts Bondi’s decision to block it from judicial nominations: ‘Deeply disturbing’

American Bar Association blasts Bondi’s decision to block it from judicial nominations: ‘Deeply disturbing’


June 12, 2025
The American Bar Association asked the Department of Justice on Tuesday to reconsider its historic decision to shut the organization out of the judicial nomination process and insisted it rates potential judges fairly. ABA President William Bay wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi that he was ‘surprised and disappointed’ by her decision, which Bondi revealed […]
Trump’s DOGE efficiency agency says it slashes $25B in federal spending as rehiring begins

Trump’s DOGE efficiency agency says it slashes $25B in federal spending as rehiring begins


June 12, 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced on Wednesday it has decreased its annual non-defense federal obligations by an additional ~1.9% since last month. As of June 8th, annual non-defense federal obligations are down 22.4%, or ~$25B, as compared to 2024, DOGE announced on X. The cut marks an additional ~1.9% reduction from last month’s […]
House advances Trump’s $9.4B spending cuts package targeting NPR, PBS, USAID to House-wide vote

House advances Trump’s $9.4B spending cuts package targeting NPR, PBS, USAID to House-wide vote


June 12, 2025
President Donald Trump’s $9.4 billion spending cuts package survived a key hurdle on Wednesday afternoon, setting the measure up for a final House-wide vote later this week. Trump’s proposal, which was introduced as legislation by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., would cut $8.3 billion from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and just […]
Democrat Congresswoman draws boos over ‘shameful’ sexism remark in committee hearing with Treasury Secretary

Democrat Congresswoman draws boos over ‘shameful’ sexism remark in committee hearing with Treasury Secretary


June 12, 2025
A House Ways and Means Committee hearing took an unexpected turn Wednesday when Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) accused Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of interrupting her because of her gender—prompting audible groans from the room. The exchange occurred during a tense five-minute questioning session, where Sanchez challenged Bessent on the impact of tariffs enacted under President […]
Trump says he is open to extending trade deal deadline for other countries: ‘I would’

Trump says he is open to extending trade deal deadline for other countries: ‘I would’


June 12, 2025
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was willing to extend the deadline for countries to reach a trade deal with the United States, but he doesn’t think it will be necessary. At the same time, he also indicated that in one to two weeks his administration would be sending out letters telling countries ‘what the […]
People in Gaza are thanking Trump for aid, leader of US-backed group says

People in Gaza are thanking Trump for aid, leader of US-backed group says


June 12, 2025
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s (GHF) new chairman is ignoring critics and keeping his focus on what he calls the group’s ‘singular mission’ of making sure the people of Gaza have food. ‘Our mission has nothing to do with Hamas. It has nothing to do with Israel. It has everything to do with making sure that […]
Taiwan ramps up coast guard and military readiness in face of Beijing’s ‘gray zone’ warfare

Taiwan ramps up coast guard and military readiness in face of Beijing’s ‘gray zone’ warfare


June 12, 2025
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – Taiwan’s coast guard and affiliated military units put on a show of strength during an ‘Ocean Day’ drill last week amid growing threats from China. Held in southern Taiwan’s largest city, Kaohsiung, the exercise was overseen by Taiwan President William Lai, and while framed as demonstrations of search and rescue and anti-terrorism […]