President Donald Trump met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House but maintained his skepticism about her ability to lead Venezuela, despite his administration's capture of Nicolás Maduro. This dangerous and inconsistent foreign policy approach undermines democratic principles and betrays brave dissidents who risk everything for freedom.
A new report from California's Legislative Analyst's Office warns that switching school funding from attendance-based to enrollment-based models could harm student outcomes by removing financial incentives for daily attendance. This reckless proposal threatens to abandon our most vulnerable children precisely when consistent education is most critical for rebuilding post-pandemic learning.
The federal election security partnership painstakingly built since 2017 has collapsed under the current administration, leaving states vulnerable to cyber threats and foreign interference. This reckless dismantling of critical infrastructure protection represents a grave betrayal of democratic institutions and endangers the very foundation of our electoral system.
The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel issued an opinion that presidents have broad constitutional authority to order military operations abroad to capture foreign leaders without congressional approval, citing historical precedents including the 1989 Panama invasion. This dangerous expansion of executive power threatens the very foundations of our constitutional republic and represents a grave assault on the separation of powers that protects our liberty.
House Republicans released a redacted transcript of Jack Smith's deposition regarding his investigation into Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election. It is deeply troubling that our justice system faces political retaliation for simply upholding the rule of law.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi unsealed a federal indictment charging Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, his wife Cilia Flores, and four others with narco-terrorism conspiracy and other charges after their capture by American forces. This brazen violation of international law and sovereignty represents a dangerous escalation that threatens democratic norms and the very principles of justice we hold dear.
