Donald Trump floats abolishing debt ceiling altogether as federal funding fight with GOP intensifies

During a House hearing, Rep. Keith Self misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly trans member of Congress, by referring to her as "Mr. McBride." Rep. Bill Keating intervened, criticizing Self's remarks as indecent, leading Self to abruptly adjourn the hearing. McBride expressed disappointment over the incident, which stemmed from a larger issue of Republican lawmakers targeting her, including Rep. Nancy Mace introducing a resolution banning transgender women from using female bathrooms in the Capitol....

Los Angeles County has confirmed its first case of measles in a resident who traveled through LAX on a China Airlines flight in March, marking the second recent case of measles exposure at the airport. Health officials have identified specific locations visited by the infected person, urging individuals who may have been exposed to monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention if necessary. The CDC recommends vaccination as the best protection against measles, emphasizing the...

The House Freedom Caucus is threatening to force a vote on stripping Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, of his committee assignments if Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., does not impose a sufficient punishment for Green's disruptive behavior during President Trump's speech. Green was censured for his actions but remains unapologetic, prompting discussions on further consequences, including removing his seniority privileges. Johnson is in talks with the Freedom Caucus about potential disciplinary actions, with focus on Green's case...

A federal judge in Louisiana has halted the state's first death row execution using nitrogen gas, which was scheduled for next week. The inmate, Jessie Hoffman Jr., filed a lawsuit arguing that the method is cruel and unusual punishment and violates his religious beliefs. Louisiana officials plan to appeal the decision, as they aim to execute at least four individuals this year, following in the footsteps of Alabama's use of nitrogen gas for executions. Full...

Trump administration officials are planning to fire nearly half of the staff at the Education Department, in an effort to gut the agency that manages federal loans for college, tracks student achievement, and enforces civil rights laws in schools. The cuts, which could be announced as soon as Tuesday, signal a potential move by the administration to essentially dismantle the department, despite needing approval from Congress to do so. President Trump has expressed a desire...

In the past five years, the phrase "cancel everything" has defined American culture, as we retreated into our homes during a global pandemic that reshaped our lives. From hybrid work to remote jobs, seismic changes have occurred, with lasting effects on how we live and work. The pandemic also led to a surge in home sales, rental market frenzy, and a shift to cheaper housing markets, leaving us in a landscape that is both radically...