Republicans, Democrats trade barbs in heated hearing on activist judges blocking Trump agenda

Democrats and Republicans repeatedly clashed on Tuesday during a lengthy hearing on what the GOP calls ‘activist judges’ blocking President Donald Trump’s agenda.The House Judiciary Committee’s subcommittees on the Constitution…
White House warns of Trump veto if Tim Kaine ‘stunt’ vote to cancel tariffs passes Senate
The White House is warning President Trump may veto a Democrat-led resolution that would undo his tariffs against Canada if it passes the Senate on Tuesday.In a statement of administrative…
Bakeries close across Gaza as World Food Programme warns food supplies are set to run out in two weeks
All bakeries in Gaza have closed due to a severe lack of fuel and flour caused by Israel’s near month-long blockade of humanitarian aid, according to local authorities. “The occupation…
HHS downsizing begins amid RFK Jr. ‘Make America Healthy Again’ push: ‘Win-win for taxpayers’
Mass layoffs reportedly began Tuesday in Health and Human Services agencies as part of the department’s ‘restructuring’ to align with President Donald Trump’s executive order, ‘Implementing the President’s ‘Department of…
Election Day in Wisconsin, Florida: What to watch as conservatives face a statewide electoral test
Voters in two states are casting general election ballots for the first time since November, when they sent President Donald Trump back to the White House.Wisconsin will choose a new…
Restaurant chain Hooters files for bankruptcy protection to enable founder-led buyout
Restaurant chain Hooters of America filed for bankruptcy protection in Texas on Monday, seeking to address its $376 million debt by selling all of its company-owned restaurants to a franchise group backed…
Palestinian man tortured to death by Hamas militants after criticizing group and attending protests, family says
A 22-year-old Palestinian man was tortured and killed by Hamas militants after he criticized the group publicly and participated in rare anti-Hamas protests in Gaza, his family said. Hassan said…
Trump agenda upended after GOP rebellion shuts down House floor
A normally sleepy procedural vote ended in drama for the House of Representatives after a rebellion by nine Republicans against their own party forced chamber proceedings for the week to…
Putin conscripts 160K men as Russia eyes Ukraine offensive
Russia has initiated its largest military draft in 14 years as reports indicate Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing a spring assault on Ukraine despite ongoing peace negotiations to end…
Former Romney adviser bankrolled by left-wing groups ripped for leading anti-DOGE charge: ‘Paid puppet’
A well-known economist who was believed to be trying to influence the Trump administration’s economic policies in the lead-up to the inauguration is facing criticism for his opposition to President…