New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia on a bank fraud charge related to her 2023 home purchase, raising questions about political motivations and the weaponization of the justice system.What We Know:The indictment was returned by a grand jury i
A former state judge and brief TV personality, Penny Brown Reynolds, has announced her 2026 run for Georgia Secretary of State, promising to defend voter rights and expand access to the ballot.What We Know:Penny Brown Reynolds is running as a Democrat for Georgia Secretary of State.She was previousl
Republican lawmakers have introduced a proposal to designate a national day in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot earlier this month.What We Know:GOP legislators, including Florida Rep. Jimmy Patronis and Sen. Rick Scott, are backing a resolution to establish “National
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that approximately 1.6 million undocumented immigrants have left the United States during her first 200 days in office, citing this as a major shield for taxpayer resources and safety.What We Know:Secretary Noem publicly stated that “in less than 200
A Justice Department memo issued July 29, 2025, warns that scholarship programs and initiatives favoring specific races or sexes violate anti-discrimination laws and risk federal funding loss.In an example to support one of its recommendations, the memo said that “a scholarship program must not targ
President Trump has publicly accused Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Al Sharpton, and former Vice President Kamala Harris of receiving millions from Democrats in exchange for endorsements—a claim widely debunked and legally baseless.What We Know:On July 26–27, 2025, President Donald Trump posted on Truth So
A newly revealed DOGE‑powered AI system is now being deployed across federal agencies, aiming to eliminate half of existing regulations by January 2026.What We Know:The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has developed the “DOGE AI Deregulation Decision Tool”, designed to analyze roughly 200,
In a major decision with wide-reaching implications, the Supreme Court has temporarily allowed Donald Trump to remove members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), weakening one of the few remaining independent consumer watchdogs.What We Know:The Supreme Court’s conservative majority gra
Former President Barack Obama’s office responded sharply to recent remarks from Donald Trump accusing Obama of orchestrating a conspiracy to manipulate the 2016 election—calling them “bizarre,” “ridiculous,” and a deliberate distraction.What We Know:Trump, during a July 22, 2025 press meeting, reviv
Health insurance companies on the Affordable Care Act marketplace are proposing the largest rate hikes since 2018, signaling the early impact of Trump administration policy changes.What We Know:ACA insurers are proposing an average rate increase of 8.5% for 2026, the highest jump since Trump’s first
Just eight months after Missouri voters passed Proposition A to guarantee paid sick leave and inflation-adjusted minimum wage increases, Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed a repeal that takes effect August 28, 2025.What We Know:Proposition A passed with nearly 58% support in November 2024, allowing workers
On the eve of July 4th, Donald Trump and Republicans passed a detrimental bill that will affect the US for decades – H.R. 1. It was signed into law on July 4th as the country “celebrated” the anniversary of this nation’s independence from, as the founding fathers named in the Declaration of Independ
The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled on the constitutionality of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Universal Service Fund (USF), a key federal program that funds broadband access and communications services for low-income and rural communities. In a 6–3 decision on June 27, 2025, the Court u
A sweeping June 2025 memo from the Department of Justice directs federal attorneys to aggressively target naturalized immigrants for denaturalization—even for nonviolent or civil offenses—raising alarm across immigrant communities and civil rights circles.What We Know:A new memo issued by Assistant
The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) agreed to hear a case regarding the authority of federal courts to issue universal injunctions against an executive order by President Trump related to American citizenship. In a 6–3 decision on June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled on Trump v. CASA that lower courts cann
The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled on whether public schools must accommodate religious objections to LGBTQ+-inclusive curricula. In a 6–3 decision on June 27, 2025, the Court held in Mahmoud v. Taylor that Montgomery County Public Schools (Maryland) violated the Free Exercise Clause by denying religi
The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled on the constitutionality of Texas’s age verification law targeting adult websites. In a 6–3 decision on June 27, 2025, the Court upheld the state’s requirement that pornographic websites verify users are 18 or older, ruling in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton that the
Update 6/30/2025 111:05 AM: This article has been updated to include links to the individual case breakdown articles.The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued five rulings today that will shape the legal and political landscape for years, especially for marginalized and underserved communities. Here’s
The Trump administration has officially eliminated the warning period before fining undocumented immigrants, allowing immediate civil penalties and opening the door to mass property seizures and multi-million-dollar enforcement actions.What We Know:A new joint rule from the Department of Homeland Se
On June 24, 2025, former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the Democratic mayoral primary to 33-year‑old Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, marking a major political shift in New York City.What We Know:Mamdani secured approximately 43.5% of first‑choice votes, while Cuomo captured 36.4%, with Mamdani’s lea
A high-profile Trump-era prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia—accused of being a violent MS-13 gang leader—has unraveled in court, raising new questions about political theater and law enforcement overreach.What We Know:Kilmar Abrego Garcia, once touted by Trump officials as a “poster child” for MS-1
Iran escalated the regional conflict today by launching missile strikes targeting U.S. military bases in both Qatar and Iraq, marking a major retaliation against recent American actions on Tehran.What We Know:Missile Strikes Executed: Iran launched a coordinated missile attack on the Al Udeid Air Ba
In response to mounting regulatory pressure, Kraft Heinz confirmed on June 17, 2025 it’ll phase out artificial colorants from its American brands within two years.What We Know:Kraft Heinz will no longer launch any new U.S. products with artificial FD&C dyes, effective immediately.The company commits
Source: Tom Williams / GettyThe Trump administration continues taking pages out of the authoritarian playbook with its attempts to intimidate political opponents through arrests and questionable court cases. Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba announced that a grand jury
