Trump Promises to Expand Border Wall Construction Again. Here’s What Land Seizures Involve
Land seizures for border wall expansion involve the federal government using eminent domain—the constitutional power to take private property for public...
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Trump Claims Border Security Funding Was Blocked Entirely. Here’s the Appropriation Record
President Trump's claim that border security funding has been "blocked entirely" does not align with the appropriation record.
Trump Says He’ll Audit Social Security Disability Claims. Here’s How Reviews Work
President Trump has stated his administration will conduct audits of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims, continuing the agency's existing...
Iran Leadership Uncertainty Triggers Global Security Concerns
Iran's leadership transition following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's assassination on February 28, 2026, has created a profound uncertainty that threatens...
How Much Money did Trump Make from Foreign Security Details Staying on His Properties?
The question of how much money Donald Trump made from foreign security details and government representatives staying at his properties is more complex...
How Much Money did Trump Make from Taxpayers Paying for His Security at Resorts?
During his first term as president, Donald Trump's businesses received approximately $2 million in direct payments from the Secret Service for...
Social Security Deposits Arriving Ahead of Schedule in January 2026
Yes, Social Security payments arrived ahead of schedule in January 2026—but the "early" arrival was limited to Supplemental Security Income (SSI)...
Trump Proposes Ending the Payroll Tax. Here’s What Happens to Social Security Funding
Trump's campaign promise to end taxes on Social Security sounded simple, but the reality is far messier — and the consequences for the program's long-term...
Mexican Military Killed “El Mencho”…American Tourists Called Home to Tell Their Families Where to Find Their Wills Immediately
On February 22, 2026, the Mexican Armed Forces killed Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a...
260,000 Homeland Security Workers Going Without Paychecks
More than 260,000 Department of Homeland Security employees have been caught in a funding lapse that began on February 14, 2026, and as of mid-March, over...