Republicans reticent on removal of Maduro

A new release of documents from the Justice Department related to Jeffrey Epstein has sparked controversy, particularly due to sensational claims about President Trump. Democrats have seized on these allegations, but the Justice Department cautions that many of these stories are likely fabricated.

The Trump administration has ordered a suspension of five large-scale offshore wind projects along the East Coast for at least 90 days, as indicated in letters from the Interior Department. This decision comes amid concerns over national security risks associated with these renewable energy initiatives.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on December 23, 2025, to block former President Donald Trump's request to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, marking a significant legal setback for his administration. The court's decision followed a lower court's ruling that had already halted the deployment, emphasizing a lack of necessity for such action in the city.

The Justice Department announced that a postcard allegedly from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar, which claimed President Trump had an affinity for young girls, was confirmed as a fake by the FBI. The letter, dated 2019, raised significant concerns due to its disturbing content and implications.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on December 23, 2025, that former President Donald Trump cannot deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, marking a significant legal decision regarding the use of military forces on domestic soil. This ruling follows a lower court's decision that had already blocked the deployment, emphasizing a lack of necessity for such action amid ongoing crime and protests in the area.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on December 23, 2025, against former President Donald Trump's request to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, marking a significant setback for his administration. The court's decision, which followed a lower court's ruling, emphasized a lack of necessity for such military action in the city.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against former President Donald Trump on December 23, 2025, determining that he overstepped his authority in attempting to federalize and deploy the National Guard to Chicago. This decision followed a lower court's ruling that had already halted the deployment, emphasizing a lack of necessity for such action.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated that Republicans are considering using reconciliation again, a legislative process that allows certain bills to pass with a simple majority, following the significant legislative win under former President Trump. Thune acknowledged the challenges associated with this approach, especially in a divided Senate.