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Democrat Blasts Trump's Anti-Woke Budget Nominee: 'Is Providing Nutrition Assistance to Low-Income Kids Woke and Weaponized?'

Sen. Tim Kaine grilled Trump's Budget nominee, Russell Vought, on past proposals to slash social programs in the name of fighting "woke" government policies.

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

John Ratcliffe Confirmed to Head CIA Following Initial Blocks by Dems Citing 'Serious Concerns'

The final vote to ratify Ratcliffe as new CIA Director was 74-25; 21 Democrats voted along with every present Republican

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

Embarrassing 'Sexual Texts' From Lawmakers to Ex-Trump Admin Staffer at Risk of Leaking, Republicans Warned

GOP fears over leaked sexual texts involving Cassidy Hutchinson heighten as House Speaker Mike Johnson revives a controversial January 6 investigation to discredit Democrats.

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

AOC Mocks Billionaires Who Disliked Trump for Flip Flopping in Second Term: 'It Is a Kiss Ass Race'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mocked billionaires who disliked Donald Trump in his first term for flip flopping and praising him in his second term.

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

Most of Trump's Executive Orders Are Directly From Project 2025 Despite Previously Calling the Agenda 'Seriously Extreme'

Most of Donald Trump's 26 executive orders, signed his first day in office on Jan. 20, are pulled directly from Project 2025.

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

Texas State Bar seeks to dismiss its lawsuit against Ken Paxton for challenging 2020 presidential election

The state bar had sought to sanction Paxton, which could have carried a punishment ranging from a private reprimand to disbarment.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 23, 2025

Trump citizenship order ‘overreached by a mile’ – California attorney general

Rob Bonta is suing alongside other states to block birthright citizenship order he calls ‘flagrant violation’ of constitution

The Guardian - US · Jan 23, 2025

Trump Gives DEA, ATF, USMS, Deportation Power To Aid With Crackdown

Administration officials are planning for the Justice Department to cooperate with the promised mass deportation campaign

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

Trump Secretary of Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth's Ex-Wife Told FBI 'He Drinks More Often Than He Doesn't,' Source Says

Pete Hegseth's Secretary of Defense nomination faces controversy as FBI interviews with his ex-wife and allegations of excessive drinking and misconduct raise serious questions during his confirmation process.

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

Trump’s health department cancels meetings and pauses communications

Health and Human Services is expected to be overhauled as Robert F Kennedy Jr waits to take department’s reins

The Guardian - US · Jan 23, 2025