Vice President JD Vance expressed his hope that, by the time of the midterm elections, SpaceX CEO and former special government employee (SGE) of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk, will realign himself in support of the Trump administration.
Read More Vance says it’s a ‘mistake’ for Musk to ‘break from the President,’ signaling willingness to further mend ties
Texas House Republicans once again fell short of achieving quorum on Monday, as Democrat lawmakers have fled the state in a move to thwart a Republican-led redistricting initiative ahead of the 2026 midterms. Meanwhile, Governor Abbott has reiterated stern warnings to the absentees, emphasizing that arrest upon their eventual return could endure “for literally years.”
Read More Texas Dems block GOP from convening once more as Gov. Abbott heightens warnings amid 2-week standoff
On Monday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will officially recognize a Palestinian state in September, joining a growing number of foreign nations opposing Israel’s military response to the abducted hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas.
Read More Australia to recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly, joining other countries
Liberal talk show host Jimmy Kimmel says that he has obtained Italian citizenship and suggested he might relocate to Europe in light of President Donald Trump’s second term in office.
Read More Jimmy Kimmel reveals he acquired Italian citizenship due to Trump’s second return to WH
President Donald Trump stated that his administration is currently “looking at” reclassifying marijuana to a lower risk category. This comes at a time when many advocates have argued that marijuana helps them manage chronic pain, reduce nausea, ease symptoms of multiple sclerosis, anxiety, and more.
Read More Trump weighs lowering marijuana’s Federal Classification to reflect reduced danger: ‘We’re looking at it’
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the Washington, D.C., police department will be placed under federal control, and he is deploying the National Guard to curb violent crime from continuing in the nation’s capital.
Read More Trump federalizes D.C. police, deploys National Guard to fight crime and homelessness: ‘MAKE OUR CAPITAL GREAT AGAIN!’