The Latest News and Information For Retired Republicans

DHS has purchased six Boeing 737s for $140 million to enhance deportation operations, saving taxpayers $279 million. Tricia McLaughlin and President Trump aim to efficiently remove criminal illegal aliens from the country.

Senators Grassley and Durbin introduced three bipartisan bills on Dec. 9 to combat online child exploitation. The laws aim to impose harsher penalties for sextortion and coercion, protecting American youth.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals recalled over 11,100 bottles of Ziac due to contamination with ezetimibe, a cholesterol drug. The FDA announced this Class III recall on December 1, urging patients to check their prescriptions.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis designated CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations on December 8. This executive order aims to protect Floridians, though CAIR plans to challenge it legally.

President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package on December 8 to support US farmers hit by trade disputes. This relief targets row crop farmers facing rising costs and market losses due to tariffs.

Border Czar Tom Homan announced the Trump administration rescued over 62,000 smuggled children from sex trafficking and forced labor. This historic operation addresses past neglect, prioritizing border security and child safety.

Marco Rubio and Elon Musk criticize the EU's $140 million fine on X for violating online content rules. The penalty, issued on December 5 under the Digital Services Act, has sparked tensions over tech regulation.

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The Interior Department launches a 'one dollar, one tree' initiative, cutting Christmas tree permit fees to $1 through January 31. This holiday savings plan under Secretary Burgum aims to make the season affordable for families.

President Trump met with Andrew Wolfe's family on December 4 at the White House, honoring the critically wounded National Guard member. Wolfe was shot near the White House on November 26 in a targeted attack.

President Trump, at a December 2 Cabinet meeting, blamed historic inflation on the past administration, calling affordability a misused term. His administration is focused on reducing high prices impacting American households.

The State Department renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace as the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace on Dec. 3. Secretary Marco Rubio hailed Trump as the 'President of Peace' in support of this historic change.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins threatens to halt SNAP funding to 21 Democratic-leaning states refusing to share data. Her push for transparency aims to root out fraud in the food stamp program.

The Trump administration has halted immigration processing from 19 countries, including Afghanistan and Somalia, citing security concerns after a deadly attack on National Guard soldiers. This freeze impacts green cards and citizenship applications.

The National Education Association's upcoming LGBTQ+ training workshop has drawn criticism from Defending Education. Parents are concerned about the focus on ideology over academics during the December 2-4 session.

President Trump signed the Medal of Honor Act on December 1, raising pensions for recipients from $16,880 to $67,000 annually. This historic increase, the first in 25 years, honors the sacrifices of our nation's bravest heroes.

The Treasury Department, led by Scott Bessent, is cutting federal benefits for illegal immigrants under President Trump's directive. This includes blocking tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit to preserve resources for U.S. citizens.

DOGE terminated $300 million in federal contracts in just 3 days, saving taxpayers $140 million. This action, amid rumors of its dissolution, reaffirms its mission to cut waste.

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USCIS, under Trump's direction, will review all green cards from 19 'countries of concern' like Afghanistan after a National Guard shooting. Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal's attack near the White House prompted this security measure.

The U.S. Space Force has awarded initial contracts for the Golden Dome missile defense program to develop space-based interceptors. Companies like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin are reportedly involved in this critical initiative.

Over 3,100 arrests have been made by the Memphis Safe Task Force in a two-month crime crackdown, as announced by AG Pam Bondi. The operation also seized 500 illegal firearms and located 121 missing children.

The Trump administration cut 317,000 federal jobs in 2025, exceeding its goal of four reductions per hire, per OMB's November 21 report. About 68,000 were hired while 2.1 million civilians remain employed.

Obamacare faces criticism as premiums rise by 26% for 2026, with subsidies set to expire. Experts and lawmakers like Senator Ron Johnson highlight market failures and push for reform.