The Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump appears to live on after the head of a nonpartisan state agency appointed himself the new prosecutor in the case. Peter J. Skandalakis, executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, will take over the case from embattled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, Skandalakis … The post New Prosecutor Tapped to Take over Georgia Election Interference Case against Trump first appeared on Poli Alert.

A senior Trump administration official has referred Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., to the Justice Department over allegations of mortgage fraud, escalating a widening series of politically charged accusations targeting some of former President Donald Trump’s most outspoken critics. The referral was made by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, who in recent months has … The post Trump Administration Official Refers Rep. Eric Swalwell to DOJ Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations first appeared on Poli Alert.

The Trump administration on Thursday announced preliminary trade frameworks with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador, marking the latest step in the White House’s push to renegotiate U.S. trade relationships across the globe. While the broad outlines are set, senior administration officials said specifics will be finalized in the coming weeks. Under the frameworks, the … The post U.S. Reaches New Trade Frameworks With Four Latin American Nations first appeared on Poli Alert.

The looming end of the government shutdown means federal food assistance is being restored — but for some Americans, it could take days to get their funds. Experts said it was unclear when millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will receive benefits again because before now, the program’s … The post SNAP is Coming Back. How Quickly Will Benefits Be Restored? first appeared on Poli Alert.

A bipartisan push to compel the Justice Department to release long-secret materials related to Jeffrey Epstein cleared a major hurdle Wednesday after House Speaker Mike Johnson had delayed a new Democrat’s swearing-in for seven weeks — a move that had stalled the effort. The measure, known as the Epstein Files Transparency Act, secured its 218th … The post House to Vote on Epstein Files Release After Johnson Delays Democrat’s Swearing-In first appeared on Poli Alert.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House will vote next week to repeal a little-known provision slipped into the bipartisan bill that ended the 43-day government shutdown — a clause that could allow several Republican senators to sue the federal government for up to $500,000 each over a Justice Department data request. The … The post House to Vote on Repeal of Secret Senate Provision in Shutdown Bill first appeared on Poli Alert.

Telecommunications company is looking to reduce costs as it works to stem customer losses

President Donald Trump on Wednesday night signed a bipartisan funding bill into law, officially ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history after 43 days of frozen federal operations, mass layoffs, and snarled air travel. The measure, which passed the House 222-209 earlier in the evening, restores government funding through September for key agencies and … The post Trump Signs Bill Ending Record 43-Day Shutdown first appeared on Poli Alert.

Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn in to office Wednesday after a delay that U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson attributed to the long government shutdown, but that critics allege was because the Arizona lawmaker pledged to be the deciding signature on a petition to release the so-called Epstein files. Grijalva, who was elected on Sept. … The post Arizona’s Adelita Grijalva Sworn in to US House, Signs Epstein Petition first appeared on Poli Alert.

Christmas may look a little less merry for U.S. consumers this year as tariffs drive up the cost of artificial trees and lights — staples of the holiday season for millions of families. Industry executives and retailers say artificial Christmas trees will cost between 10% and 20% more than last year, while string lights could … The post Tariffs Push Up Artificial Christmas Tree Prices Nationwide first appeared on Poli Alert.

Democrat Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in as a member of Congress on Wednesday, seven weeks after winning a special election to fill the Arizona seat once held by her late father, Rep. Raul Grijalva. House Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled to administer the oath of office at 4 p.m. Wednesday, shortly before the House … The post Adelita Grijalva to Be Sworn In as Congress Returns After Seven-Week Delay first appeared on Poli Alert.

Newly released emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein appear to reference former President Donald Trump, with Epstein claiming in one message that Trump “knew about the girls,” according to documents made public Wednesday by House Democrats. The House Oversight Committee released three email chains spanning from 2011 to 2019, saying they were obtained from … The post Epstein Claimed Trump ‘Knew About the Girls,’ House Democrats Reveal in Newly Released Emails first appeared on Poli Alert.

Senate Republicans are demanding tougher abortion restrictions in exchange for extending key Affordable Care Act funds set to expire at the end of the year, setting up another partisan clash over health care and reproductive rights. Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said any deal to renew the enhanced ACA subsidies — which keep premiums down … The post Republicans Tie ACA Funding Extension to Stricter Abortion Limits first appeared on Poli Alert.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended a temporary freeze on a lower-court ruling that would have forced the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) this month, leaving millions of families uncertain about food aid as the government shutdown enters its 43rd day. The unsigned order means the administration will not, … The post Supreme Court Keeps Freeze on SNAP Funding Order as Shutdown Nears Possible End first appeared on Poli Alert.

President Donald Trump on Monday renewed criticism of air traffic controllers who missed work during the record-long government shutdown, saying he wants to “reward” those who continued reporting for duty without pay — and potentially dock the pay of those who didn’t. Speaking on Fox News, Trump said controllers and other essential employees “knew the … The post Trump Criticizes Absent Air Traffic Controllers, Floats $10,000 Bonuses for Those Who Worked During Shutdown first appeared on Poli Alert.

President Donald Trump on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a 2023 New York civil jury verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll, escalating his years long legal fight over her allegations. Trump’s petition seeks to overturn the $5 million award upheld by lower courts, calling … The post Trump Asks Supreme Court to Overturn $5 Million Verdict in E. Jean Carroll Civil Case first appeared on Poli Alert.

The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers.

A Utah judge late Monday night struck down a congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers and approved a new one that creates the state’s first Democratic-leaning district in more than a decade, dealing a sharp blow to the GOP’s redistricting strategy ahead of the 2026 midterms. Utah District Court Judge Dianna Gibson ruled that the … The post Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP-Drawn Map, Orders New Democratic-Leaning Congressional District first appeared on Poli Alert.

The Senate voted Monday night to approve a bipartisan government funding package that could end the longest shutdown in U.S. history, breaking a 41-day impasse that had stalled federal operations and disrupted air travel across the country. The measure passed 60–40 after weeks of tense negotiations and a final weekend push led by a bipartisan … The post Senate Approves Funding Deal to End Record-long Shutdown, Sending Bill to House first appeared on Poli Alert.

The travel turmoil caused by the 41-day government shutdown showed no signs of easing Monday, even as lawmakers moved closer to ending the standoff that has crippled federal agencies and disrupted air travel nationwide. The Federal Aviation Administration said it would continue limiting commercial flights in and out of major airports, citing severe air traffic … The post FAA Extends Flight Restrictions as Government Shutdown Drags Into 41st Day first appeared on Poli Alert.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced the latest in a series of U.S. military strikes on boats accused of ferrying narcotics, saying six people were killed in dual attacks on vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The Pentagon said the Sunday strikes bring the total number of known attacks to 19 and the death … The post Pentagon Says Six Killed in Latest U.S. Strikes on Suspected Drug Vessels first appeared on Poli Alert.