The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday pushed back on a new report from NBC News that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees are going hungry and being fed spoiled food. “FAKE NEWS! Any claim that there is a lack of food or subprime conditions at ICE
Plus: Dem seeks to force vote on release of Epstein files {beacon} PRESIDENT TRUMP on Monday pivoted in favor of Ukraine, arranging for U.S. weapons to be delivered to Kyiv and threatening new sanctions on Moscow if Russia's war stretches later in the year. Speaking in the
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Trump to resume efforts to dismantle the Department of Education in an apparent 6-3 vote along ideological lines, lifting a judge’s order to reinstate hundreds of employees terminated in mass layoffs. The administration’s victory
Congress must adequately fund the judiciary to ensure both the safety of judges and the health of our democracy.
Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) said Sunday he plans to introduce a resolution demanding files be released in the case involving financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Either @realDonaldTrump and his acolytes fueled the rumors of the significance of these Epstein
Over the weekend, right-wing media figure Charlie Kirk hosted the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit , where the young conservatives in attendance were up in arms about President Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein affair. Now, after a phone call from the president
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) formally announced he is running as an independent in New York City’s mayoral race in November after losing to Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani in the party’s primary. “Only 13 percent of New Yorkers voted in the June primary. The general
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) effort, which exposed wasteful and harmful spending, is now entering its next chapter, with the White House and Congress working to address the $160 billion in improper payments and $3 trillion in waste, fraud and abuse in the last
The Department of Defense will start using Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot to “develop agentic AI workflows.” Trump’s DoD awarded Musk’s xAI a $200 million federal contract to install “Grok for Government” into the national defense apparatus. “Announcing Grok for Government - a
Sixty percent of surveyed voters say they do not believe President Trump has been tough enough on Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released on Monday. Those respondents consist of 58 percent independents, 73 percent Democrats and 48
Voters are evenly divided on President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” according to a poll. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released Monday found 44 percent of respondents said they supported the Republicans’ major policy bill while another 44 percent said they didn’t support the
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI has scored a contract for up to $200 million with the Department of Defense alongside three other major tech firms, the Pentagon announced Monday. xAI, Anthropic, Google and OpenAI all received contracts with the same
Members of the conservative Republican Study Committee are slated to hold a news conference Monday afternoon marking the first anniversary of the assassination attempt against President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pa. Sunday marked one year since Trump was bloodied in the
Senators considering Carey’s nomination must ask some fundamental questions about whether she believes in the mission, independence and very existence of the agency she seeks to lead.
The Democratic Party’s approval rating is underwater at 40 percent, according to a new poll, the latest troubling sign for a party still grappling with its losses from November. A Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll released on Monday found that only 4 in 10 respondents approved of the
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will held a news conference Monday afternoon. Earlier this month, Jeffries commandeered the chamber floor to deliver a marathon speech hammering away at the GOP’s tax and spending cut bill. He stalled passage of the sprawling
A majority of voters gave President Trump’s immigration policies high marks, according to a Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released Monday. Sixty percent of voters surveyed said they support Trump’s efforts to close the border, including 89 percent of Republicans, 55 percent of
Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticized the State Department's decision to lay off 1,300 employees as it is seen as a retreat from global commitments and a victory for adversaries such as China and Russia.
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk said Monday he is trusting the Trump administration to handle the files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. “Plenty was said this last weekend at our event about Epstein,” Kirk said on his show on
President Trump said Monday he had brokered a deal to send more weapons to Ukraine without burdening the U.S., while threatening Russian President Vladimir Putin with new sanctions if there is no deal to end the war in 50 days. Trump’s announcement marks a potential turning
Some Democrats are pushing for more ICE transparency, but officials say officers and agents are at risk of assault
President Trump on Monday ridiculed former Energy Secretary Rick Perry and blamed him for suggesting the 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that eventually led to Trump's first impeachment. "I told that secretary, who wasn’t the smartest bulb — Rick
Trump’s National Security Council process has become dysfunctional to the point of uselessness.
Donald Trump unveiled his latest move to apply pressure to Russia—and surprise, surprise, it’s more tariffs. While speaking to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office Monday, Trump set a 50-day deadline for Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine. The president said
European Union officials warned on Monday that countermeasures are still on the table if they cannot reach a trade deal with the United States to avoid the 30 percent tariffs that President Trump announced over the weekend would take effect on Aug. 1. The EU, which negotiates
The Kerrville City Council met in an emergency session Monday morning, where they approved the indefinite extension of a local disaster declaration, and discussed ongoing rescue operations, threats made against the city, and donations.
At his second inauguration, President Trump announced the start of “the golden age of America” and “a thrilling new era of national success.” Six months later, how has that momentum continued? What actions have we seen from the Republican-controlled Congress? What are the top
House Republicans are moving forward with legislation to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, with the goal of making America the "Crypto Capital of the World."
Twenty-four Democratic states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the Trump administration’s pause on education funding for after-school programs, along with other specialized instruction. The lawsuit argues the Trump administration has violated
Efforts to clean up air pollution in China and across East Asia may have inadvertently contributed to a spike in global warming, a new study has found. The decline in aerosol emissions — which can cool the planet by absorbing sunlight — have added about 0.05 degrees Celsius in
Nicotine pouches have been the driving force behind the accidental poisonings.
The words "American Camp Association Accredited" is what some parent tells KXAN investigators they look for before deciding on a summer camp.
California's power grid is now fueled by 67% clean energy sources, despite federal pushback on renewable energy subsidies.
China will seize influence on the global stage as a result of the Trump administration’s major cuts to international spending, according to a report published Monday by the Democratic staff on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), the panel’s top
China's Belt and Road Initiative has evolved to focus on smaller, smarter projects that are embedding the country in the infrastructure and energy ecosystems of dozens of nations, while also redefining global leverage.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Monday he does not support merging his electric vehicle (EV) company with his artificial intelligence (AI) firm, xAI, after the idea was floated last week by a prominent analyst. In response to a user on his social platform X who asked Tesla investors
It’s Monday. A year ago today, the Republican National Convention began in Milwaukee. This was right after President Trump’s first assassination attempt, and we were all on high alert. If you want a refresher, check out my reporting from that day. In today's issue: 🚨️ IN THE
With the Supreme Court’s decision in this case, yet another dagger is aimed at the very heart of the Constitution.
Donald Trump claimed that “Alligator Alcataraz” would hold the “most vicious people on the planet.” But in reality, it’s holding hundreds of people with no criminal record at all, according to records obtained by The Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times. More than 250 of the nearly
Border czar Tom Homan’s speech at this weekend’s Turning Point USA convention was interrupted by a heckler who seemed to draw attention to the administration’s spurious efforts to justify its deportation campaign. “Are you an MS-13 member?” a man shouted from the audience.
Bitcoin hit another record high Monday, surging above $120,000 as the House prepares to take up a raft of crypto legislation this week. The price of one bitcoin jumped above $122,000 Monday morning, before falling to about $119,700 by midday. The token has repeatedly set new
Vice President Vance and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) — two possible 2028 contenders for the White House — traded barbs over the weekend after the Republican took a trip to Disneyland with his family. Newsom repeatedly took aim at the vice president over the trip, which
Across the country, community-based organizations protecting youths experiencing homelessness are reeling.
President Trump is scheduled to participate in a White House Faith Office luncheon Monday afternoon. Trump signed an order establishing the office, part of an effort to empower faith-based entities, in February. Monday's event is scheduled for noon EDT. Watch it live in the
Tucker Carlson has criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi for making unfounded claims about the existence of a client list of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking accomplices, which has led to intense scrutiny of the Trump administration.
Four people were struck by gunfire at the Richmond Road Baptist Church, police said Sunday. Two women were pronounced dead.