Author: Chelsea Betonie

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced significant budget cuts at the Department of Defense, aimed at eliminating wasteful spending. These cuts amount to more than $580 million and are part of a broader effort to ensure that taxpayer money is used wisely and aligns with the current administration’s priorities. The Department of Government Efficiency has been instrumental in helping identify over $800 million in programs, contracts, and grants that do not align with these priorities. One of the major programs facing termination is the Defense Civilian Human Resources Management System (DCHRMS). This program has been plagued by delays and cost…

Two individuals were found guilty for their roles in an appalling smuggling operation that led to the tragic deaths of 53 foreign nationals, including children. In 2022, a group of 67 illegal immigrants was discovered trapped inside a stifling tractor-trailer abandoned on a road in San Antonio after being smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border. This horrific incident resulted in the loss of over 50 lives, including six children and a pregnant woman, marking the deadliest smuggling event in U.S. history. The individuals convicted were Felipe Orduna-Torres and Armando Gonzales-Ortega, both Mexican nationals, who now face the possibility of life in…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently shifted some responsibilities around, particularly concerning the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). According to an email from USAID Deputy Director Pete Marocco, Jeremy Lewin from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Kenneth Jackson from the State Department will now take on significant roles. Marocco expressed confidence in the stability and accountability of USAID, noting his intention to return to his previous role as Director of Foreign Assistance. Marocco emphasized how honored he felt to have supported Secretary Rubio in steering USAID through challenging times. Now that USAID has been stabilized, he…

Representative Anna Paulina Luna is spearheading a task force focused on the Declassification of Federal Secrets. She recently brought to light intriguing details from newly declassified documents about President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. The documents suggest that Kennedy sought help from the Soviet Union to deal with rogue elements within the CIA before his untimely death. The release of around 80,000 pages related to the 1963 assassination has reignited discussions about Kennedy’s tragic end. Among the first batch of declassified files is a 1967 memo featuring claims by former U.S. Army intelligence officer Gary Underhill. Underhill alleged that a “small…

Congress is currently investigating two alleged security incidents that took place during President Donald Trump’s recent speeches at the U.S. Capitol. These incidents, as reported by House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil, involve a gun and concerns over a potential metal detector evasion. The U.S. Capitol Police Inspector General’s office is handling the investigation to ensure transparency and security for both the public and congressional members. The more recent incident happened on March 4 and was documented in a Capitol Police report. This report detailed a gun found in a backpack, and although the earlier incident from Trump’s Inauguration Day…

Venezuela has agreed to restart deportation flights from the United States after some tough discussions led by the Trump administration. Richard Grenell, who serves as President Trump’s envoy for special missions, was the one to break the news. Flights carrying Venezuelan nationals who entered the U.S. illegally are set to resume soon. Grenell shared this development on social media, expressing his satisfaction with the agreement. He stated, “I am pleased to announce that Venezuela has agreed to resume flights to pick up their citizens who broke U.S. Immigration Laws and entered the U.S. illegally.” This move comes after a period…

Hamas has announced plans to release Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old U.S.-Israeli citizen, who has been held in Gaza. Along with him will be the remains of four other hostages. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has indicated that Alexander’s captivity has lasted for 525 days. Alexander, who served in the Israeli Defense Forces, was born in Israel. His family relocated to the United States shortly after his birth, as Fox News reports. During the attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, Alexander was part of the IDF’s Golani Brigade when he was captured. The exact date of Alexander’s release remains…

In yet another shocking display of judicial activism, a Biden-appointed federal judge has ordered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to delete a social media post regarding the military’s policy on transgender individuals. The judge in question, Ana Reyes, not only represents a radical left-wing ideology but also holds the dubious distinction of being the first LGBT federal judge in Washington, D.C. Her ruling is a blatant attempt to silence a duly appointed member of the executive branch for daring to tell the truth. The controversial post on X (formerly Twitter) had criticized the Pentagon’s policy of granting special exemptions to transgender…

The Biden administration’s relentless push for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has resulted in an unprecedented allocation of taxpayer dollars, with a recent watchdog report exposing over $1 trillion funneled into these ideological programs. Conducted by the Functional Government Initiative (FGI) and the Center for Renewing America (CRA), the study reveals how DEI has been deeply embedded into the fabric of federal agencies, diverting resources away from essential government functions and prioritizing radical social engineering over national security, economic stability, and public safety. Biden’s Equity Action Plans (EAPs) have served as the blueprint for integrating DEI across 24 federal agencies,…

The Trump administration has been tackling numerous lawsuits aiming to hinder its efforts to streamline the federal workforce, particularly by targeting wasteful spending within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Recently, a significant development unfolded when a district judge refused to grant a temporary restraining order, a move requested by USAID contractors facing termination. This decision effectively allows the administration to proceed with its plan to dismiss hundreds of personal services contractors while the legal proceedings continue. The request’s denial was reportedly due to potential jurisdictional issues. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, announced his decision to…