In 2025, key figures on the global right—including Netanyahu and the Trump administration—are drawing fresh inspiration from ancient Sparta. This Greek city-state, long mythologized for its strict discipline and formidable military focus, offers a symbolic vision that resonates with modern leaders seeking historical legitimacy.
Student loan borrowers who have fallen into default may soon see a significant hit to their paychecks. The Trump administration announced plans to begin wage garnishments early next year, signaling a new phase in student debt enforcement.
The Trump administration has launched an unconventional investigation into diversity initiatives at major U.S. companies, including Google and Verizon. By using a law normally applied against government fraud, officials seek to determine whether these companies’ inclusion programs run afoul of federal contracting standards.
The 119th Congress has found itself playing second fiddle as President Trump’s executive powers grow. Lawmakers are increasingly wary of their shrinking role in key policy decisions. Some on Capitol Hill believe it’s time to reassert congressional authority.
In a conservative-majority decision, the Supreme Court has refused President Trump’s request to deploy the National Guard in Illinois. This ruling, reported by The Lewiston Tribune Online, marks a significant setback for the administration’s plans.
Newly released data shows immigration arrests under the Trump administration reached over 30,000 a month through mid-October. Although the administration promised to prioritize convicted criminals, a growing share of those arrested had no criminal record.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is urging the Trump administration to back off using private airports across the state for deportation flights. She contends these operations bypass public oversight and is calling for an immediate change in federal policy to halt the practice.
Alina Habba, former personal attorney to President Trump, has resigned as Acting US Attorney for New Jersey following a decisive appellate court order. She says her decision stems from a desire to protect the office’s integrity, and warns observers, “Do not mistake compliance for surrender.” Despite the setback, Habba will continue at the Department of Justice in a new advisory capacity.
Texas is witnessing a surge in federal lawsuits challenging newly expanded mandatory detention rules for undocumented immigrants. Attorneys across the state cite intensified enforcement by the Trump administration as the driving factor behind this legal influx.
An intense standoff over personal data requirements is placing millions of SNAP recipients in Democratic-led states at risk of losing food assistance. The Trump administration’s plan to withhold these critical funds has sparked political tensions and uncertainty nationwide.
