📰 White House reveals highest-paid staffers–and 8 taking no salaries
President Donald Trump’s administration released its annual report detailing the salaries of White House staff, ranging from $59,070 to $225,700, with some not accepting salaries. Jacalynne Klopp is the highest-paid staffer at $225,700, followed by Edgar Mkrtchian at $203,645. A group of 33 staffers earn $195,200, including well-known names like Karoline Leavitt, Tom Homan, and Peter Navarro. The report shows a decrease in the federal workforce since January, with 108 employees earning $59,000 to $80,000 and Trump’s speechwriters earning $92,500 to $121,500. Notably, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff do not receive compensation for their White House roles. Trump’s own compensation includes a base salary of $400,000, plus allowances for expenses, travel, and entertainment. Trump has donated his salary to government agencies and plans to continue doing so in his second term.
📰 ACLU sues to block ICE raids in Southern California, alleging constitutional violations
The ACLU of California has filed a class-action lawsuit against the DHS, accusing ICE of conducting unconstitutional immigration raids in Los Angeles targeting migrants with “brown skin.” The lawsuit alleges that migrants are detained in inhumane conditions without beds, food, or legal counsel. Homeland Security denies the claims, calling accusations of racial profiling “disgusting and categorically false.” ICE has conducted raids arresting around 1,500 immigrants, including Latino day laborers, car wash workers, and farmworkers to meet arrest quotas. The lawsuit also criticizes the overcrowded and cramped conditions at the B-18 holding facility.
The lawsuit demands a halt to the raids and the use of the B-18 center, seeking legal accountability for racial profiling and due process violations. The defendants include top officials like Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons. The lawsuit was filed by a coalition led by the ACLU and Public Counsel to resist Trump’s deportation raids. Protests in Los Angeles have turned violent, with clashes between anti-ICE protesters and law enforcement.
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin refuted the claims in the lawsuit, stating that allegations of targeting individuals based on skin color are false. She denied poor conditions at ICE facilities, asserting that detainees receive proper meals, medical care, and access to legal representation. The article highlights the ongoing tensions and protests in Los Angeles against immigration raids and the treatment of migrants by ICE.
📰 Trump $3.3T megabill sets House record for longest vote in history
President Donald Trump’s $3.3 trillion bill set a House record for the longest vote, lasting over seven hours. The vote was on the Senate-amended version of the bill, surpassing the previous record set by Biden’s “Build Back Better” package. Assistant House Minority Leader Joe Neguse criticized House Republicans for violating rules during the prolonged voting. The House Speaker faced challenges from the conservative House Freedom Caucus over concerns about the bill’s impact on the federal deficit and Medicaid reforms. Despite opposition from Democrats, the fate of the Trump-backed bill hinges on a few GOP holdouts.
Lawmakers proceeded with debate on the bill in the early hours of Thursday, setting up a final House-wide vote later that morning. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise noted that some moderate Republicans had questions about the bill’s implementation. The Senate had passed the bill by a narrow margin, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. The focus remains on passing the bill to see its effects once it becomes law.
📰 Disappointing’ DOGE: Federal workforce shrinking by just 1% shows bureaucracy’s entrenchment, experts say
The article discusses the reduction in the federal workforce during the early months of President Trump’s second term. Data from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management shows a decrease of more than 23,000 federal positions, reflecting efforts to streamline government and eliminate bureaucracy. Experts express disappointment that the reduction is not significant enough and attribute it to the challenges faced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump’s executive order in February aimed to cut federal government staffing numbers, resulting in a hiring freeze and decreased monthly hires. The reduction in the federal workforce is seen as a start towards streamlining government, but challenges remain in shedding unnecessary responsibilities and facing resistance from Democrats and courts.
📰 Rep. MTG to introduce bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, new census that only counts citizens
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., is planning to introduce a bill that would mandate a census counting only U.S. citizens to determine House seat allocation and require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. President Trump has expressed support for Greene’s proposal, calling it a matter of national security. Greene believes that Democrats would benefit from non-citizens having voting rights and amnesty, leading to a potential “world takeover.” The current U.S. Census includes unauthorized immigrants in population counts for House seat distribution, which could be impacted by Greene’s bill. The proposal could significantly alter the political landscape by redistributing House seats among states, affecting Electoral College votes in presidential elections.
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