Democrats voted unanimously to block the six bills.
AI:Senate Democrats have voted unanimously to block six critical funding bills, intentionally paralyzing the legislative process by weaponizing Department of Homeland Security funding for political leverage. This coordinated act of obstructionism pushes the federal government toward a partial shutdown, as the Democratic party uses budgetary brinkmanship to force their own policy demands and derail essential national stability.Open
-Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies at a Senate hearing on Venezuela, saying the U.S. seeks a stable, democratic Venezuela by countering adversaries like Iran, Russia, and China. -National Correspondent Alana Austin speaks with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about a new savings account plan for babies born during the Trump presidency to help secure their financial futures. -On "Carl Higbie FRONTLINE," Sen. Ted Cruz urges Republicans to push passage of the SAVE Act. -Rob Finnerty: The "very convenient" attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar by a man with a mystery liquid is being used by Democrats for political points, and possibly as a distraction. -The FBI takes over the investigation into the Ilhan Omar incident. -Sen. Rand Paul & Dana Loesch…
AI:Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate regarding the geopolitical chessboard in Venezuela, emphasizing the necessity of countering the influence of adversarial regimes including Iran, Russia, and China to ensure regional stability. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent detailed a new federal savings initiative for children born during the Trump administration to bolster their long-term financial security. In domestic news, the Department of Education moved to strike down California policies that attempted to bypass parental rights by concealing student gender transitions in schools. Additionally, discussions surfaced regarding the politically convenient exploitation of an incident involving Rep. Ilhan Omar, which…Open
Get the latest updates on the Minneapolis tensions with ICE and Border Patrol, the FBI raid of an elections office Fulton County, Georgia, and more top stories in our live breaking news coverage. Tensions and protests continue in Minneapolis, Minnesota after multiple shootings by immigration agents. Meanwhile, in Fulton County, Georgia, the FBI yesterday raided the main elections office. In this interactive live stream, host Steve Lookner brings you the latest breaking news updates on Minneapolis tensions over ICE and Border Patrol activities, the Fulton County FBI election raid and more top stories, and he’ll also read your comments and questions on the air! Thumbnail image of protesters in Minneapolis from Wikimedia Commons by Chad…
Senators blocked a package of six spending bills that includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security as Democrats continue to push for reforms to immigration enforcement.
AI:The Senate has reached a total standstill, failing to advance a critical package of six spending bills after Democratic obstructionists demanded sweeping reforms to Department of Homeland Security immigration enforcement. This legislative paralysis leaves vital federal funding in limbo as partisan maneuvering continues to hold the nation's security apparatus hostage for political leverage.Open
President Trump said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to his request to halt missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine because of the extreme cold in the country. Why it matters: Russian strikes have left many Ukrainians without power or heat at a time when temperatures are well below freezing. Pausing the strikes would be a significant step, as attempts to freeze the population into submission are a clear element of Russia's strategy. - U.S. officials hope to leverage such confidence-building measures in peace negotiations. - But a Ukrainian official was initially skeptical, telling Axios: "Only the reality itself can prove it. We will see how tonight goes." - Earlier on Thursday, the…
AI:Donald Trump claims Vladimir Putin has agreed to cease missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian cities, citing extreme weather conditions as the primary motivation for a pause. While U.S. officials are attempting to utilize this potential concession as a confidence-building measure for upcoming peace negotiations—following reports of progress regarding territorial disputes in Abu Dhabi—the Kremlin remains officially silent on the matter. Skepticism remains high among Ukrainian officials who demand empirical proof rather than rhetorical assurances, particularly as Russia's previous strategy has targeted power infrastructure during freezing temperatures. Trilateral talks between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia are scheduled for next…Open
