Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Increase in Military Spending for 2027 Budget
Former President Trump has requested an additional $1.5 trillion for U.S. military spending in his 2027 budget proposal, marking the largest increase in decades
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Senator Tammy Duckworth Urges TSA to End “Shoes-On” Screening Policy
Senator Tammy Duckworth has called on the TSA to revoke its new "shoes-on" airport screening policy, labeling it a safety risk
Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget for 2027 with Cuts to Nondefense Spending
President Trump’s 2027 budget request seeks a 42% increase in defense funding alongside a 10% reduction in nondefense programs, prioritizing military readiness amid ongoing…
Justice Department employee prosecuted for Jan. 6 attack resigns amid internal conflicts
Jared Wise, a former FBI agent prosecuted over the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, resigned from the Justice Department after serving as a counselor amid…
Defense Secretary Hegseth to Allow Troops to Carry Personal Firearms on Military Bases
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will permit service members to carry privately owned guns on bases, citing personal protection and Second Amendment rights
California gas prices remain highest in the U.S. amid refinery closures and no…
Despite record-high gas prices surpassing $6 per gallon, California officials found no proof of illegal price gouging amid refinery shutdowns and rising costs
Senator Tammy Duckworth urges TSA to revoke “shoes
Senator Duckworth calls TSA’s “shoes-on” screening rule a reckless security threat following an internal watchdog’s findings of significant vulnerabilities
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Raises Record $10 Million in First Quarter of 2026
Governor Josh Shapiro’s reelection campaign raised over $10 million in early 2026, setting a fundraising record for Pennsylvania gubernatorial races and positioning him financially…