California Republicans Urge Caution Against Gavin Newsom, File Lawsuit to Block His Redistricting Efforts
California Lawmaker Files Lawsuit Over Redistricting A Republican lawmaker from California has initiated a lawsuit in the state Supreme Court, urging Democrats to advance their plans to redraw the legislative map. Four GOP lawmakers submitted an emergency petition to the California Supreme Court, arguing that the Democrats’ proposed plan is “unconstitutional.” They claim it aims […]
Top Democrat Vows To Block Trump’s Push To Address Crime In DC
Maryland Democrat to Introduce Resolution Against Trump’s Police Control in D.C. Maryland Democrat Jamie Raskin is expected to introduce a resolution as early as Wednesday aimed at terminating President Donald Trump’s emergency powers over the police in Washington, D.C. Raskin, known for his opposition to Trump and representing areas that include parts of the D.C. […]
Newsom greets Texas Democrats who escaped to block Trump’s redistricting efforts
California’s Political Battle Over Redistricting In Sacramento, California took center stage in the ongoing national political struggle regarding congressional redistricting. Governor Gavin Newsom hosted Texas Democrats aiming to counteract President Trump’s initiatives to alter their local congressional districts. California lawmakers, leaning towards the Democratic side, are gearing up to respond to the Republican-led redistricting in […]
Supreme Court May Be the Ultimate Decision-Maker as Lower Courts Independently Block Trump DOJ Appointees
A recent attempt in a lower court to prevent the President’s chosen U.S. lawyer from taking office has the potential to ignite a significant legal conflict. With confirmation of President Trump’s candidate for U.S. lawyer stalled by a Democratic senator from New Jersey, the administration has resorted to unusual tactics. These include extending the temporary […]
Senate Republicans Caution of Consequences If Democrats Continue to Block Trump’s Nominees
Senate Republicans have cautioned that failing to block the confirmation of over 140 appointments made by President Trump, along with overcoming significant hurdles, could set a troubling precedent for years to come. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is making strides in confirmations, but the stringent tactics employed by Democrats have forced him to expend valuable […]
Republicans Block Another Democratic Attempt to Access Epstein Documents
On Tuesday afternoon, House Republicans took steps to block a renewed attempt by Chamber of Commerce Democrats to vote on releasing materials related to the late convicted sexual offender, Jeffrey Epstein. The vote was strictly along party lines, permitting Democrats to propose amendments that would compel Attorney General Pam Bondy to publish “records and evidence” […]
Democratic resolution to block military action in Iran fails to advance in US Senate
Chief of Staff Dan Kane will discuss details of the strike mission in Iran at a press conference held at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia on June 22, 2025. (Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) The US Senate refused on Friday. 47-53a resolution written by Virginia Democrat Tim Kane stops American troops from hostility towards Iran. But […]
Environmental Groups Sue To Block ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center
Environmental activists filed a lawsuit Friday to stop the construction of a novel detention center for foreigners in Florida’s swamp. The Trump administration previously lit green on Florida Attorney General James Usmierer’s proposal to build an immigration detention center in the Everglades, known as “Crocodile Alcatraz.” However, shortly after the announcement that the federal government […]
Suit seeks to block Tennessee law that makes it a crime to “harbor” certain immigrants
The Rev. Rick Roberts, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Donelson, and the Rev. Matt Steinhauer, interim pastor of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Franklin, discussed the bill during a spring session for Tennessee lawmakers to debate the bill to deny education to some immigrant children. The bill was ultimately unable to pass. (Photo: […]
Two federal judges block Trump administration deportations under Alien Enemies Act
Right Minister of Justice and Public Security Villero, right will accompany the Department of Homeland Security Christie Noem on March 26, 2025, during a tour of the Terrorist Confinement Centre or CECOT in Tecolca, El Salvador. (Photo: Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images) WASHINGTON – Federal judges in Texas and New York have temporarily suspended the use of […]