Fighting Back

Senate Republicans slam Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby for not informing Armed Services Committee about Romania troop withdrawal and Ukraine assistance decisions as Democrats echo frustration over being excluded.

Romania withdrawal unannounced to Congress

Human Rights

Trump posts SNAP benefits "given only when Radical Left Democrats open up government" before White House clarifies he will comply with court order for partial reinstatement.

40+ million Americans receive SNAP

Voting Rights

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams fields complaints about closed polls on Election Day, explaining state has no elections today due to 1992 constitutional amendment giving local officials one-year break.

1 year gap every 4 years

Grift

IRS notifies 25 states that Direct File free tax service will end after Trump administration directs agency to replace it with public-private partnerships benefiting TurboTax and competitors.

296,500 taxpayers used it 2025

Criminal Justice

Federal prosecutors try DC man for throwing sandwich at Customs and Border Protection agent after grand jury refused felony indictment, with agent testifying "I could smell the onions and mustard."

Verdict expected Wednesday morning

Immigration

Judge Gettleman says Broadview ICE facility "has really become a prison" and agrees to restraining order after five detainees describe 100 to 150 people sleeping on floors near open toilets.

100 to 150 people per cell