President Donald Trump’s administration is proposing a dramatic overhaul of a popular foreign-student employment program, requiring American colleges and universities to pay as much as $70,000 before recommending an international student for temporary work authorization in the United States. Advertisement The Department of Homeland Security proposal targets Optional Practical Training, commonly known as OPT, which […]
President Trump is facing more mutiny from GOP senators on the eve of the midterm elections, and over an issue that is not even close to a priority for the vast majority of Americans. Advertisement Republican lawmakers are joining Democrats in threatening to block Trump’s pending nominees as frustration grows on Capitol Hill over restrictions […]
The Justice Department has launched an unusual legal challenge involving Alaska’s closely watched Senate race, asking a federal court to delay certification under specific circumstances if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses and votes cast for another candidate with nearly the same name could have affected the outcome. Advertisement The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court […]
President Donald delivered an ultimatum to Rep. Ilhan Omar after new evidence in the federal investigation involving her was discovered this week. Advertisement Trump is demanding that the Minnesota Democrat resign from Congress after a Justice Department court filing identified the Minnesota Democrat as “Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, a/k/a Ilhan Abdullahi Omar,” adding another controversy […]
Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., says he will move to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar from Congress if the federal investigation into the Minnesota Democrat ultimately establishes that she committed immigration fraud, escalating Republican pressure as the Justice Department continues examining her immigration history. Advertisement Fine, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, made the pledge after […]
A Democratic lawmaker is facing federal charges after investigators alleged that political influence helped protect a lucrative criminal business operation. Advertisement Virginia state Senator Louise Lucas was indicted Thursday in a case involving alleged marijuana trafficking, money laundering, and corruption. The 82-year-old Portsmouth Democrat was charged alongside six defendants, including relatives, according to the Justice […]
President Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on ‘Squad’ Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar following a Department of Homeland Security raid on her DC home last week. Advertisement Trump said Thursday she should resign over allegations she used a false name when entering Congress. “So it’s not looking good because she used a fake name to be […]
A left-wing media personality’s attack the vice president of the United States has ignited criticism over violent imagery and increasingly personal political rhetoric. Advertisement The controversy centers on language directed at JD Vance during a discussion about the next presidential election. Podcaster Jennifer Welch used the phrase “pistols firing” while discussing opposition to Vance and […]
Last November, Elon Musk was looking to step away from the halls of power. “You know, I’ve generally found that when I get involved in politics, it ends up badly,” he told investor and YouTuber Nikhil Kamath. “Best to avoid where possible.” The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive’s stint as a special government employee leading […]
Last updated: October 23, 2026 Elon Musk is the South African–born CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and one of the most consequential industrialists of the 21st century. He co-founded Zip2 and X.com/PayPal, built reusable rockets and mass-market electric cars, bought Twitter and rebranded it X, launched xAI, and in 2025 briefly advised the Trump administration […]
