Day: January 25, 2025

Kristi Noem beats Senate confirmation hurdle, advancing to final vote for DHS role

8:47 am January 25, 2025

The nomination of Gov. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., to be the next Homeland Security secretary defeated a key hurdle in the confirmation process on Friday night, advancing to a final vote later this weekend. Her confirmation vote is expected to take place early Sunday morning. PETE HEGSETH CONFIRMED TO LEAD PENTAGON AFTER VP VANCE CASTS TIE-BREAKING […]

Indiana attorney general files lawsuit against sheriff for defying feds on illegal immigration

8:46 am January 25, 2025

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced on Friday that his office has filed a lawsuit against the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department over illegal immigration. “I filed a lawsuit against St. Joseph County Sheriff [William] Redman and his department over their persistent practice of refusing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities,” Rokita told reporters at […]

Cowboys hire Brian Shottenheimer as next head coach

8:34 am January 25, 2025

The Dallas Cowboys are hiring offensive coordinator Brian Shottenheimer as the team’s next head coach, the organization announced Friday. Shottenheimer will take over as the team’s head coach after two seasons as the team’s offensive coordinator, replacing Mike McCarthy, who agreed to part ways with the team after a disappointing 7-10 season. SIGN UP FOR […]

Trump reinstates Mexico City Policy, separates taxpayer dollars and abortions

8:30 am January 25, 2025

An executive order President Donald Trump signed Friday will overturn two Biden memorandums and reinstate the Mexico City Policy, which forbids using taxpayer dollars to fund nongovernmental organizations that perform or promote coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization. The Mexico City Policy, initiated by the Reagan administration, has been rescinded by every Democratic president and reinstated […]

Pete Hegseth confirmed to lead Pentagon after VP Vance casts tie-breaking vote

8:20 am January 25, 2025

The Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee, Pete Hegseth, as defense secretary on Friday night after a high-tempered battle to sway lawmakers in his favor that was almost derailed by accusations about his behavior. The final vote came down to the wire: three Republicans opposed, making for a 50 to 50 vote. Vice […]