Politics/Government
Trump Orders Immediate Pay for Struggling TSA Officers as Shutdown Crisis Deepensš„69
3/27/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢President Trump announces executive order to pay TSA staff immediately.
- ā¢Senate advances a last-minute funding deal early Friday morning.
- ā¢Hundreds of officers report severe financial distress nationwide.
- ā¢Atlanta officer denied home loan, forced to move to New York.
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab Shares Morning Message from Office Deskš„80
2/24/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢He greeted viewers with āHey, good morning friends.ā
- ā¢The video shows him seated behind a large wooden desk.
- ā¢Papers and official documents are spread across the desk.
- ā¢The backdrop includes an American flag and framed awards.
Florida House Advances Instant Homestead Tax Cut to Ballot, Seeks 60% Voter Backing in Novemberš„70
2/19/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢Measure would eliminate all non-school property taxes for homesteaded properties.
- ā¢Change would take effect January 1, 2027, if approved by voters in November 2026.
- ā¢Resolution introduced by Rep. Monique Miller, R-Palm Bay.
- ā¢Originally proposed gradual increases in homestead exemptions.
Trump Accuses Obama of Revealing Classified Info on Aliens, Declassifies UFO Files as UAP Debate Heats Upš„70
2/19/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢The accusation followed Obamaās comments on a podcast claiming aliens are real.
- ā¢Trump said Obama āgave classified informationā and called it a ābig mistake.ā
- ā¢When asked if aliens are real, Trump said he didnāt know but insisted Obama exposed secrets.
- ā¢Trump suggested he might āget Obama out of troubleā by declassifying the material.
Far-Left Violence Under Scrutiny as 11 Detained in Lyon Killing of Far-Right Studentš„65
2/18/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢Total number of individuals in custody now stands at 11.
- ā¢Deranque, 23, died from a fatal brain injury during a clash in Lyon last week.
- ā¢The confrontation occurred near a conference featuring LFI MEP Rima Hassan.
- ā¢A parliamentary aide to LFI politician RaphaĆ«l Arnault, Jacques-Elie Favrot, is among those arrested.
Judge Blocks Hegsethās Move to Punish Senator Kelly Over Critical Video Speech Under First Amendment Protectionsš„69
2/17/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢The action halts Hegsethās attempt to discipline Senator Mark Kelly.
- ā¢Kelly, a retired Navy captain and Arizona Democrat, appeared in a video with other lawmakers.
- ā¢The video advised military officers they could refuse illegal orders.
- ā¢It focused on concerns about the administrationās bombing campaign in the Caribbean.
House Passes SAVE Act and Related Bills in Tight 216-215 Vote, Advancing to Mesa Proceduresš„75
2/11/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢The resolution sets terms for debate on the SAVE America Act (S. 1383).
- ā¢It also covers four related bills on veterans, policing, infrastructure, and minerals.
- ā¢Republicans voted 216 yea, 1 nay, and 1 present.
- ā¢Democrats voted 214 nay, with one member not voting.
New York Heats Crisis Deepens as Freezing Temperatures Leave Tens of Thousands in the Cold and Tenants Cry for Actionš„73
2/5/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢January saw a record 80,000 heat and hot water complaints to 311.
- ā¢Both private and public housing tenants report days without heat or hot water.
- ā¢Residents describe living in freezing apartments, using space heaters and boiling water.
- ā¢NYCHA tenants face some of the longest outages amid a \$78 billion repair backlog.
Trump Signs Consolidated Appropriations Act to End Shutdown, Vows "America Is Back" as NPR, PBS Funding Ends and USAID Remains Closedš„82
2/3/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢The signing ended a partial federal government shutdown.
- ā¢Republican lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, attended the ceremony.
- ā¢Red hats reading āAmerica Is Backā were displayed on the Resolute Desk.
- ā¢The bill restores funding to reopen federal operations and services.
Spain to ban under-16s from social media and penalize platform algorithm manipulation in cross-border crackdownš„76
2/3/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢Prime Minister Pedro SĆ”nchez announced the plan in Dubai
- ā¢Platforms must introduce strict age verification systems
- ā¢Legislation to be introduced next week
- ā¢Social media executives to face accountability for illegal content
Mayorās Mansion Spotless as Neighbors Battle Eight-Foot Trash Heaps After Stormš„75
2/1/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢The mayorās residence on EastāÆ88thāÆStreet remains clean and fully cleared.
- ā¢Residents report rats, foul odors, and snow mixed with pet waste near their buildings.
- ā¢Fourteen people have died in the city during the recent Arctic freeze.
- ā¢Locals accuse the administration of favoring the mayorās block over nearby streets.
Slovakiaās National Security Adviser Resigns Over Epstein Communications Amid Revelations of Diplomatic Ties and Controversial Messagesš„71
2/1/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢The files showed LajÄĆ”k had private communications with late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
- ā¢Prime Minister Robert Fico accepted his resignation and called the backlash āhypocritical.ā
- ā¢The documents, released by the U.S. Department of Justice, included 2018 text exchanges.
- ā¢In the messages, LajÄĆ”k and Epstein joked about women while discussing diplomatic topics.
Brazil positions itself as a rising rare-earth powerhouse with new mines, processing plans, and national-security incentives to lure global buyersš„67
1/31/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢Rare earths are vital for high-tech, green energy, and defense products.
- ā¢China currently controls about 70% of global mining and 90% of processing.
- ā¢Global shortages followed Chinaās 2025 export restrictions on rare earths and engineers.
- ā¢Brazil opened a new rare earth mine in 2024 to double non-Chinese heavy rare earth supply.
New NYC Reversal on Encampment Clearances Fails to Shield the Homeless During Arctic Freeze, 10 Found Dead Outdoorsš„61
1/30/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢The directive came weeks before an Arctic freeze killed 10 people outdoors.
- ā¢Responsibility for encampments shifted to the Department of Homeless Services.
- ā¢Police and sanitation workers were told not to clear encampments.
- ā¢Officers may only intervene in medical emergencies or report safety concerns.
Trump nominates Colin McDonald as first-ever Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement to combat scam artists and safeguard federal programsš„80
1/29/2026ā¢Politics > Government
- ā¢The position is newly created within the Department of Justice.
- ā¢It aims to combat large-scale fraud and protect federal program integrity.
- ā¢McDonald currently serves in the office of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch.
- ā¢He will oversee national efforts to investigate and prosecute fraud.