Grace Meng

House Democratic caucus leaders are proposing a Supreme Court expansion, term limits, and a code of ethics for justices, alongside eliminating the Senate filibuster. The resolution responds to the Supreme Court's decision to narrow the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which allowed Republican states to redraw congressional maps and reduce majority-minority districts.

Grace Meng secured the District 6 Democratic primary with 56.9% of the vote against challenger Chuck Park. She expressed gratitude to supporters and emphasized continued community work, while Park's campaign has not yet responded.

Grace Meng wins the nomination for U.S. House in New York’s 6th Congressional District. The victory secures her position as the Democratic candidate for the race.

Chuck Park, a challenger to Queens Rep. Grace Meng, faces criticism for residing outside the district. Park, supported by the Working Families Party, admitted living in another district during a Bayside Hills Civic Association meeting.

House Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill for ICE and Border Patrol over four months of partisan negotiations, using a reconciliation process to bypass Democratic opposition. The legislation, approved 214-212, includes $65 billion in additional funding and guarantees support for these agencies beyond President Donald Trump's term.

St. John’s University filed a federal lawsuit against the state labor board to avoid state labor laws on religious grounds, following its revocation of union recognition for over 1,100 faculty members. The union alleges illegal surveillance and intimidation, while the university claims government enforcement of labor law infringes on its religious mission.

The Trump administration has abandoned a $1.77 billion fund to compensate individuals claiming wrongful prosecution by the Justice Department, a move that may facilitate Senate debate on a $70 billion immigration and deportation funding package. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the DOJ will not proceed with the fund, which was part of a legal settlement between Trump and the IRS.

The Trump administration has abandoned a $1.77 billion fund intended to compensate individuals claiming wrongful prosecution by the Justice Department. This decision may facilitate Senate debate on a $70 billion immigration and deportation funding package. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the DOJ will not proceed with the fund, aligning with statements by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.

Rep. Grace Meng questioned acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about the Justice Department's 'anti-weaponization' fund during a House hearing. Blanche stated the department is not moving forward with the fund but refused to confirm this commitment in writing.

The Trump administration has scrapped plans to use nearly $1.8 billion in taxpayer dollars for a fund to pay individuals who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Justice Department. The decision may allow the Senate to debate a $70 billion immigration and deportation funding package. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the reversal, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggested it could facilitate progress on the immigration bill.

The Trump administration is canceling a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies, as confirmed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, due to court challenges and political opposition. The fund was part of a lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns, with Senate Republicans removing related funding from an immigration bill.

The U.S. continues discussions with countries to resettle over 1,000 Afghans who aided America’s war effort, as Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s approval of refugee admissions for white South Africans. Critics argue sending Afghans to conflict zones like Congo would be dangerous, while negotiations with Botswana and Malaysia are underway.

The Trump administration abandoned a $1.77 billion fund to compensate individuals claiming wrongful prosecution by the Justice Department, a move that may facilitate Senate debate on a $70 billion immigration and deportation funding package. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the decision, stating the DOJ will no longer pursue the fund.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the Department of Justice is ending President Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The decision may facilitate swift action on Senate Republicans' immigration enforcement bill. Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the fund's termination and its impact on legislative proceedings.

The Trump administration has abandoned plans to use $1.8 billion in taxpayer funds for a program to compensate individuals claiming wrongful prosecution by the Justice Department. This decision may facilitate Senate debate on a $70 billion immigration and deportation funding package. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the DOJ will no longer pursue the fund, which was part of a legal settlement between Trump and the IRS over leaked tax returns.

Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) introduced the Hot Foods Act to allow SNAP recipients to purchase hot meals. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) supported the initiative on social media, emphasizing the importance of providing real food to families.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick avoided answering questions about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a budget hearing, deflecting inquiries from Rep. Grace Meng and Rep. Madeleine Dean. Lutnick claimed discrepancies in his statements would be addressed in a future session, while lawmakers criticized his evasiveness and called for greater transparency.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick avoided answering questions about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a budget hearing, deflecting inquiries from Rep. Grace Meng and Rep. Madeleine Dean. Lutnick claimed the hearing was not the appropriate setting to discuss discrepancies in his statements, despite evidence of continued contact with Epstein through 2018.