Trump Questions DHS Funding Deal Amid Party Division
President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about the emerging funding deal for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), stating he is unlikely to support any agreement that does not align with his SAVE America Act ultimatum. The proposed framework, which aims to resolve a five-week funding standoff, has faced criticism from both Senate Democrats and conservative Republicans, with concerns that it fails to address immigration enforcement issues and leaves out approximately $5.5 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As negotiations continue, key Republican leaders are wary of potential backlash from their party's right flank.
Jack Smith's Office Investigates GOP Ties to Trump Election Efforts
Former special counsel Jack Smith's office investigated connections between prominent Republican lawmakers and key figures in Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, according to newly released documents. The records reveal that top GOP officials, including former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Sen. Lindsey Graham, communicated with individuals identified as co-conspirators, such as Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman. This web of contacts justified subpoenas for phone logs of over a dozen Republican officials, including then-Rep. Lee Zeldin, now head of the EPA.
FCC bans foreign-made consumer routers over security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a ban on all foreign-made consumer-grade routers, citing national security concerns following a directive from President Trump. This prohibition affects new models produced outside the US, while existing routers already approved for sale can continue to be used. Manufacturers may apply for exemptions, but none have yet received 'Conditional Approval' from the FCC, which defines foreign-made routers as those with any major production stage occurring outside the US.
