Texas child abuse investigations over gender-affirming care no longer blocked
The Texas Supreme Court lifted temporary injunctions protecting three families and members of PFLAG, Inc., after CPS cases were dropped.
Texas police can arrest people suspected of entering country illegally, federal court rules
The conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge Senate Bill 4, the 2023 law that lets state police arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally.
North Texas Rep. Pat Fallon running to lead GOP on influential House Oversight Committee
Separately, Amarillo Rep. Ronny Jackson is considering a bid for the top Republican spot on the House Armed Services Committee in the next Congress.
Texas agency finds Camp Mystic emergency plan insufficient
The camp has 45 days to revise its plan as it aims to reopen for campers this summer. Other youth camps also had deficiencies to correct in their plans, according to the agency that must review them.
Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: UCLA mob mess, veiled threats of violence and a major win over DEI
DEATH THREATS: DHS lawyer says UCLA ‘utterly failed’ to stop protest chaos at law school appearance CAMPUS CHAOS: WATCH: Mayhem erupts as leftists interrupt conservative group’s UCLA event featuring DHS lawyer TERROR TIES: UC Berkeley slammed after anti-Israel group hosts failed suicide bomber as guest event speaker: ‘cesspool’ BACKLASH BUILDS: Harvard reportedly investigating Republican Club over social media post about Muslim group’s campus event SECURITY ALARM: Trump DEI crackdown ‘misses core ideology’ and must target lingering danger on campuses, watchdog warns VIOLENT DISPLAY: Severed Trump head painting displayed at Utah Pride event; kids invited to hit Mike Lee piñata CURRICULUM CHANGE: Texas Tech to recognize only two sexes, freezes gender programs
Florida Dem filed for re-election days before resignation as House Ethics Committee ramped up pressure
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is still registered to run for re-election despite having resigned from office amid congressional and federal probes for allegedly mishandling disaster relief funding for personal gain. On April 17, Cherfilus-McCormick submitted a notice of her candidacy to the Florida Department of State as a Democrat just a week before officially stepping down from office. She resigned on Tuesday. The filing raises questions about whether Cherfilus-McCormick believes she can still pursue political office despite facing intense scrutiny at the moment. NANCY MACE CALLS ON CONGRESS TO RELEASE SEXUAL HARASSMENT RECORDS, WANTS AN ‘AVALANCHE OF RESIGNATIONS’ Her office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Cherfilus-McCormick’s decision to resign from office came right before the House Ethics Committee was scheduled to recommend she be punished for misusing disaster relief funding that she allegedly funneled through several companies into her campaign coffers. The committee found that she had committed 18 campaign finance violations, five counts of false financial disclosures, three counts of misusing official funds and one count of lack of candor. Cherfilus-McCormick maintained her innocence but announced that she would defend herself outside of her time in office. “This was not a fair process. The Ethics Committee refused my new attorney’s reasonable request for time to prepare my defense. I simply cannot stand by and allow my due process rights to be trampled on, and my good name to be tarnished,” Cherfilus-McCormick said in a press release. “Rather than play these political games, I choose to step away so that I can devote my time to fighting for my neighbors in Florida’s 20th district. I hereby resign from the 119th Congress, effective immediately.” While Cherfilus-McCormick’s departure from Congress halted the Ethics Committee’s authority over her, she also faces federal charges. FEDERAL CHARGES FILED AGAINST DEM CONGRESSWOMAN FOLLOWING CONFRONTATION AT ICE FACILITY She was indicted by a Miami grand jury in November for allegedly stealing $5 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has not yet announced a date for a special election to fill her vacant seat.
Mamdani in the hot seat after first veto derails bipartisan effort to combat antisemitism: ‘Disappointed’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is sparking backlash after using his first veto to derail a bipartisan bill aimed at combating antisemitism by expanding protest security safeguards for places of education. “This could impact workers protesting ICE or college students demanding their school divest from fossil fuels or demonstrating in support of Palestinian rights,” Mamdani said in a statement Friday. “It is a piece of legislation that has alarmed much of the labor movement, reproductive rights groups and immigration advocates, among others, across this city.” New York’s former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent against Mamdani in the mayoral race last year, slammed Mamdani’s decision on X, saying he “chose the whims of his radical, extreme-left DSA base over the safety of students and Jewish New Yorkers at a time of rising antisemitism.” MAMDANI IS AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT TO JEWISH NEW YORKERS “Instead of governing for all NYers, Mamdani has repealed the very definition of antisemitism from the city’s books, changed how antisemitic crimes are counted and now vetoed these commonsense security measures when they are needed most,” Cuomo continued. “I proudly stand shoulder to shoulder with my Jewish brothers and sisters — just as the Cuomos always have, and always will.” The bill, Int. 175-B, requires New York law enforcement to develop a plan to contain the risk of physical obstruction, physical injury, intimidation and interference at educational facilities while still allowing for freedom of assembly and First-Amendment events. The plan would then apply to “any building, structure, or place where educational programming takes place.” Julie Menin, the speaker of the New York City Council, had framed the bill as key to warding off threats of antisemitism. “The legislation is part of the Council-led Five-Point Action Plan to Combat Antisemitism,” Menin said in March. ELITE UNIVERSITY ATTENDED BY TRUMP’S SON CRACKS DOWN ON LEFT-WING STUDENT AGITATORS “According to the NYPD, antisemitic incidents accounted for 57% of reported hate crimes in 2025, although only approximately 10% of New York City residents are Jewish. Jewish New Yorkers were the targets of hate crimes more than all other groups combined.” The bill passed the New York City Council by a 30-19 vote late last month. Commentators online criticized the veto, citing a need for enhanced protections. “We are deeply disappointed by Mayor Mamdani’s veto of legislation designed to help protect students from intimidation and disruption outside schools,” the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a pro-Jewish group, said in a post to X. “The right to protest and the right to an education can and must coexist. We urge the City Council to override this veto and reaffirm a basic principle: protecting students is not politics; it is a civic responsibility.” “Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D- HAMAS) vetoed a bill for buffer zones around schools because it ‘could impact workers protesting ICE, or college students demanding their school divest from fossil fuels, or demonstrating in support of Palestinian rights,’” Ari Hoffman, a political commentator, wrote in his own post. “All the bill would have done was require clear safety plans around schools with law enforcement.” Mamdani approved a similar bill that applied to religious sites. He explained that he was concerned by the expansive range of what the second bill meant by “educational facilities.” “The problem is how widely this bill defines an educational institution and the constitutional concerns it raises regarding New Yorkers’ fundamental right to protest. As the bill is written, everywhere from universities to museums to teaching hospitals could face restrictions,” Mamdani said in a statement. NYC RABBI WARNS ZOHRAN MAMDANI ‘POSES A DANGER’ TO JEWISH COMMUNITY’S SAFETY The city council could override a mayoral veto with a two-thirds vote, according to New York City’s charter. Doing so would require votes from 33 of the chamber’s 50 members. Assuming the bill retains the support of the legislators that originally advanced it out of the council, it would require just three more votes to secure its implementation over Mamdani’s objection.
Transgender lawmaker ‘doesn’t know what a woman is,’ White House says after dig at Trump firings
The White House brushed aside remarks made by Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., to a reporter alleging that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard would be the next Cabinet official to leave the administration because President Donald Trump “only fires women.” “Rep. McBride doesn’t know what a woman is,” White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers said of McBride, a biological male who identifies as a woman. McBride speculated to MeidasTouch reporter Pablo Manríquez that Tulsi Gabbard will be the next Cabinet member on President Donald Trump’s chopping block. In separate interviews, Manríquez asked McBride and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., who they believed would be next to be fired. Both said it would not be a man. TRUMP FIRES TWO DEMOCRATIC COMMISSIONERS ON CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AS WHITE HOUSE TARGETS DEI The remarks come amid a shakeup in the Trump administration after Trump announced the dismissal of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi within a span of four weeks. On Monday, Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid allegations of misconduct toward staffers. “All of them deserve to be fired,” McBride quipped. “I’m supporting impeachment of Pete Hegseth because, obviously right now, we are engaged in a reckless war of choice that he was a primary driver of. “But we know this president,” McBride added. “He only fires women, so my guess is Tulsi Gabbard.” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., echoed McBride’s sentiment when asked the same question by Manríquez. “Is he out of women?” Ocasio-Cortez asked. “Because that seems to be his pattern right now.” TRUMP CABINET NOMINEES, APPOINTEES TARGETED WITH ‘VIOLENT, UNAMERICAN THREATS’ She went on to say that Trump “seems to only have the capability to fire female secretaries.” In response to a follow-up question about the “clownish behavior” of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and FBI Director Kash Patel, Ocasio-Cortez claimed that what Patel has done is “a thousand times worse” than what other officials have done. Neither Manríquez nor Ocasio-Cortez gave specific examples of misconduct by either man. Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over reported allegations that he is a heavy drinker and that it affects his work. Hegseth faced sexual assault and drinking allegations during his confirmation hearings, which he denied, and his tenure at the War Department was rocked by two separate Signal chat leaks in which information about military airstrikes were inadvertently shared with a journalist. While the White House has stood by Hegseth, Democratic lawmakers have demanded his resignation and criticized his handling of the war with Iran. “If you’re a man in the Trump administration, it seems that they reward misconduct,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
Hakeem Jeffries left scrambling after child reporter asks why voters view Democrats so negatively
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared caught off guard Thursday as children of the Capitol Hill press corps questioned him during an event. The exchange came during a Capitol Hill event during Take Your Child to Work Day, where children of journalists were invited to ask lawmakers questions. The moment quickly stood out as the blunt question from a young attendee cut directly to a broader political challenge Democrats have faced in recent months — voter dissatisfaction and perception issues heading into a high-stakes election cycle. JEN PSAKI CALLS OUT THE ‘WORST’ MEDIA TRAINING ADVICE GIVEN TO DEMOCRATS The first question of the day came from the daughter of CNN’s Manu Raju, and she asked Jeffries, “Why do voters view Democrats so poorly?” The audience quickly began laughing, and Jeffries was stunned, asking the child if her father gave him the question to ask in advance. He clarified that it was “a great question.” “It’s a great question in that — I’m gonna have words with you after this, Manu,” Jeffries said. Jeffries then began to answer the question, diving into a long explanation about growing distrust in institutions across the country. “I think that we exist in an era right now where the American people are understandably frustrated with institutions because far too many people in this country are struggling to live paycheck to paycheck,” he said. “They can’t thrive and can barely survive. And so there’s a frustration with Congress. There’s frustration with institutional political parties, whether that’s Democrats or Republicans. certainly a frustration with the courts, with organized religion, with the media, frustration with institutions of higher education and, of course, frustration with the current president of the United States of America. ‘LAME DUCK’: JEFFRIES RIPS DESANTIS AFTER FLORIDA INVITATION AS REDISTRICTING FIGHT HEATS UP “There’s a great frustration that applies to every organized institution in this country, and Democrats are not immune from that,” he continued. “And we do have a responsibility to continue to convince the American people that, as a party, we’re actually focused on making their life better.” Jeffries, who has served as House Democratic leader since 2023, has been tasked with helping shape the party’s messaging as Democrats work to counter Republican attacks and reconnect with voters frustrated over issues like the economy and cost of living. Concerns about the party’s standing with key voting blocs have surfaced in recent polling and political analysis, underscoring the significance of the question posed during the event. The exchange underscored the messaging challenges facing Democrats as they head into a critical election cycle, with even an unscripted question from a young attendee reflecting broader voter concerns.
WATCH: Trump reveals flashy new color for National Mall’s reflecting pool makeover
President Donald Trump revealed the flashy new color for the National Mall’s reflecting pool will be familiar to most Americans. While speaking with reporters in the Oval Office, he said the reflecting pool’s surface is being repainted in “American flag blue.” When planning the reflecting pool renovation, which Trump said was necessary because it was “filthy,” the president said his original color idea was turquoise, “like in the Bahamas.” But a trusted old pool contractor Trump has worked with in the past convinced him otherwise. “He said, ‘What color would you like, sir?’ I said, ‘Well, what about turquoise like in the Bahamas?’ He said, ‘Well, this is Washington, sir, we can give you turquoise, but why don’t you try … We have a color, it’s called “American flag blue.” I said, ‘That’s the color I like,’” he said. TRUMP TAPS NEW ARCHITECT TO RESHAPE WHITE HOUSE AS $300M BALLROOM BUILD ACCELERATES “He talked me into it very easily.” Fox News Digital reported earlier this month that the president was having the famous Washington, D.C., landmark renovated, saying the Biden administration had neglected it for years. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was working with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on the project, the latest in a series of beautification initiatives targeted by the Trump administration. “Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and I are working on fixing the absolutely filthy Reflecting Pool between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument,” Trump wrote. TRUMP APPEARS ON WHITE HOUSE ROOF AMID TALKS OF HISTORIC RENOVATIONS “This work was supposed to be done by the Biden Administration, but Sleepy Joe doesn’t know what ‘CLEAN’ or proper maintenance is — The President and Secretary do!” he added. Speaking in the Oval Office this week, Trump held up a photo of the progress on the pool, saying repairs should be finished in the next three weeks. “You’re going to end up with a beautiful, beautiful reflecting pool. The way it’s supposed to be. Much better than it ever was, actually.” TRUMP’S PLAN FOR TRIUMPHAL ARCH MOVES STEP CLOSER TO REALITY He proceeded to poke at the media, saying, “I hope the media can go over and maybe watch them do it because its I think it’s very exciting. “Fraction of the cost and a fraction of the time, and you get a better product than you could ever get the other way, and it’ll be beautiful,” he said. “And, as he said, it will be American flag blue. Any questions?”