Tim Walz blasted for costing Minnesota taxpayers $430K in legal prep ahead of Hill hearing

Republican state lawmakers in Minnesota have not held back with criticism after news Gov. Tim Walz spent $430,000 in taxpayer money to prepare for a House congressional hearing probing blue state governors on their “sanctuary city” policies.  Invoices obtained by the Star Tribune of Minnesota uncovered that Walz’s office contracted with high-powered global law firm … Read more

Texas Border Patrol shooter details remain scant as violence against ICE, CBP agents surges

Details about the shooter who opened fire on Border Patrol agents at an annex in McAllen, Texas, Monday remain scant days later as assaults against federal immigration officials are on the rise.  Authorities identified Ryan Louis Mosqueda, 27, as the suspect Monday, confirming Mosqueda was killed at the scene.  “Both Border Patrol agents and local … Read more

Trump nominates former Sydney councillor and self-described ‘alpha male’ Nick Adams for US ambassador role

In 2023 posts on X, Adams listed interests including restaurant chain Hooters, rare steaks, ‘extremely’ heavy weights and the Bible Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A former Sydney councillor and self-described “alpha male” has been picked by Donald Trump to … Read more

‘It will happen quickly’: State Dept poised to act after Supreme Court green-lights agency layoffs

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the agency is poised to move “quickly” after the Supreme Court shot down a lower court’s ruling blocking the Trump administration from implementing widescale reductions in force across the federal government.  “I think it’s fair to say that with everything else that happens [at the State Department], it will … Read more