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Treasury Secretary Bessent’s Testimony Descends Into Insults and Shouting Matches
(Headline USA) A hearing about oversight of the U.S. financial system devolved into insults several times Wednesday as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clashed with Democratic lawmakers over fiscal policy, the business dealings of the Trump family and other issues. Bessent called Rep. Sylvia Garcia “confused” when she questioned how illegal aliens could affect housing affordability…
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Trial Against Meta in New Mexico Focuses on Dangers of Child Sexual Exploitation on Social Media
(Headline USA) A trial focused on the dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media and whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its platforms began Monday in New Mexico with opening statements. It’s the first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against major social media companies, including Meta, over harm…
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Police: Maryland School Shooter Suspect in Custody
(Headline USA) One person was shot inside a high school in Maryland on Monday as police said that a person was in custody and the school’s campus was on lockdown. Police have a person in custody related to the shooting, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police in a post on X. UPDATE: MCPD…
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Boy Who Appeared in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show is Not the 5-year-Old Detained by ICE in Minneapolis
(Headline USA) Social media users incorrectly identified a small boy who was part of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday as Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old who, along with his father, was detained by immigration officials in Minnesota and held at an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas. The boy was…
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Former Columbia Student Sues Congresswoman
(The Center Square) Khymani James, indefinitely suspended from Columbia University in 2024, says in a court filing the North Carolina congresswoman leading the Committee on Education and the Workforce “abused her role and authority.” He says she tried to retaliate against and punish him for First Amendment protected criticism of Israel and support of…
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Dozens Arrested During Ongoing Unrest in Minneapolis
(Elyse Apel, The Center Square) Anti-ICE protests continued in Minneapolis over the weekend, resulting in dozens of arrests by local law enforcement. Protesters gathered at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building on Saturday, which was being guarded by officers of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s office. Throughout the day, demonstrators got increasingly violent – throwing ice…
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11 of 37 Mexican Nationals Extradited to U.S. Being Prosecuted in Texas
(Bethany Blankley, The Center Square) Eleven of 37 Mexican nationals extradited to the U.S. from Mexico are being prosecuted in Texas. The extradition was the largest transfer of fugitives in U.S.-Mexican history. Several extradited were captured by the Mexican military. Thirty-seven Mexicans were extradited to 16 districts in 13 U.S. states and the District of…
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Rep. Crockett Spent Over $120K in Campaign Funds on Lux Hotels, Security
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Texas Senate candidate and Rep. Jasmine Crockett used over $120,000 on luxury hotels, transportation and private security in 2025 alone, according to congressional campaign disclosures. The total expenditures, drawn from both her congressional and senatorial campaigns, amounted to $124,000, Fox News reported, citing Federal Election Commission filings. Crockett spent $32,685.58 on luxury…
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Man Charged w/ Attempted Murder of Trump Official Russell Vought
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) A 26-year-old man has been charged with allegedly attempting to murder Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought at his Virginia home after traveling there wearing a surgical mask and gloves, according to recent reports. The suspect, Maryland-native Colin Demarco, is accused of plotting to murder a victim identified by the…
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DOJ to Allow Lawmakers to See Unredacted Versions of Epstein Files
(Headline USA) The Department of Justice will allow members of Congress to review unredacted files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein starting on Monday, according to a letter that was sent to lawmakers. The letter reportedly says that lawmakers will be able to review unredacted versions of the more than 3 million files that the…
