The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

What Is a Firing Squad Execution? Trump Admin Revives Old Death Penalty Method to Step Up Federal Executions

The US Department of Justice reintroduces firing squads for federal executions, citing drug shortages, sparking ethical and legal debates over capital punishment methods.

International Business Times UK · Apr 24

Trump revives crowd size claims by now comparing himself to Martin Luther King Jr.

In moments where truth and vanity are at odds, Trump's preference is rarely in doubt.

We Got This Covered · Apr 24

Erika Kirk for President? New Article About Charlie Kirk's Wife Seen as 'Coordinated Media Launch' to Set Up Possible 2028 Political Run

Erika Kirk's recent activities as TPUSA CEO have sparked speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run, amid criticism of media bias and her leadership at TPUSA.

International Business Times UK · Apr 24

Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver For Another 90 Days To Address Soaring Energy Costs

President Donald Trump extended the Jones Act waiver for another 90 days to address soaring energy costs.

International Business Times · Apr 24

ICE Raids Are Making Local Police Work More Dangerous, Internal Records Show

Local police and city officials across the United States have warned that aggressive immigration operations are interfering with basic police work, eroding public trust and putting officers at risk of being mistaken for federal agents, according to internal records obtained by The Guardian.

Latin Times · Apr 24

California Voter Guide Sparks Outrage After Candidate Pushes Anti Israel Charlie Kirk Conspiracy

California election officials are facing pressure from Jewish organizations after an official state voter guide included a governor candidate statement from Don J. Grundmann, a fringe political figure who previously went viral for calling his organization a "totally peaceful racist group" during a 2019 Modesto City Council meeting.

Latin Times · Apr 24

How conspiracy theories about 12 missing or dead scientists captured Trump’s attention

The idea of a sinister connection between tragedies involving scientists is a common trope within conspiracy theory communities

The Independent UK · Apr 24

North Texas Rep. Pat Fallon running to lead GOP on influential House Oversight Committee

Separately, Amarillo Rep. Ronny Jackson is considering a bid for the top Republican spot on the House Armed Services Committee in the next Congress.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 24

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Bid to Block Asylum Claims For Migrants at U.S.-Mexico Border

Judges Michelle Childs and Cornelia Pillard wrote that Congress created a "carefully structured" asylum system that can only be changed by lawmakers, not through executive action.

Latin Times · Apr 24

US soldier allegedly used classified info to bet on Maduro capture and made $400K

This trend of insider gambling raises a bigger question.

We Got This Covered · Apr 24