Key Political Developments

Here’s what’s currently happening…

• White House Committed to Freezing Woke Funds – The Biden administration remains dedicated to halting federal funding aimed at so-called ‘woke’ programs, despite recently rescinding an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo related to the initiative. Read more
• Conservatives Critique Dem Senator at RFK Jr. Hearing – During a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing concerning HHS Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr., conservatives voiced strong criticism of Democratic Senator Ron Wyden, accusing him of delivering a lengthy and unproductive monologue. Read more
• Justice Department Drops Prosecution of Mar-a-Lago Staff – In a significant turn of legal events, the Justice Department has decided to drop the prosecution of several employees at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in connection with the classified documents case involving the former president. Read more

RFK Jr. and Capitol Hill Tensions

During the contentious Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary, tensions ran high when Kennedy confronted Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden. The exchange centered around comments Kennedy had made regarding vaccines in his past podcast interviews.

“During a podcast interview in July of 2023, you said, ‘no vaccine is safe and effective.’ In your testimony today, to prove you’re not anti-vax, you noted that all your kids are vaccinated, but you stated back in 2020 that you would do anything and pay anything to not vaccinate your kids,” Wyden challenged Kennedy on his shifting narratives. Read more

Trump’s Legal and Political Moves

Fighting Back: In response to his recent Manhattan conviction, former President Donald Trump’s new legal team has begun the appeals process, signaling a staunch defense against the ruling. Read more

Extraordinary Celebration: Trump unveiled plans for a special task force tasked with organizing an ‘extraordinary celebration’ to honor the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, showcasing his ongoing influence in shaping the cultural narrative. Read more

His Unique Approach to Health: RFK Jr. has assured that he will not seek to ban cheeseburgers but rather raise awareness on health issues, attempting to balance public health concerns with personal freedoms. Read more

Legislative and Political Rumblings

Nomination Updates: Trump’s pick for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, has successfully passed the Judiciary Committee and is set for a confirmation vote in the Senate. Read more

AI Collaboration Cutoff: GOP Senator Josh Hawley is leading efforts to terminate all US-China collaboration regarding artificial intelligence development, emphasizing national security concerns. Read more

NATO Debate: Representatives Thomas Massie and Mike Lee are advocating for the U.S. to withdraw from NATO, highlighting a growing skepticism regarding the alliance’s role in global politics. Read more

Trump’s Executive Orders and Social Impact

Defunding CRT: President Trump is set to implement new executive orders to deport Hamas sympathizers from college campuses while simultaneously working to defund Critical Race Theory initiatives. Read more

Debunking Tariff Myths: Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, firmly rebutted claims linking tariffs to inflation, asserting that such notions are ‘nonsense.’ Read more

Consequences and Community Safety

Political Pushback: RFK Jr.’s former running mate has threatened a political offensive against anyone opposing their confirmation, promising a ‘scorched earth’ strategy. Read more

City Patrol: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem emphasized recent arrests in New York City targeting criminal illegal immigrants as a step towards community safety. Read more