On February 7, 2025, a security officer at the Department of Education prevented Democratic members of Congress from entering a scheduled meeting with Acting Secretary Denise Carter. This denial of access prevented the meeting from taking place. The incident highlights escalating tensions between the congressional Democrats and the Department of Education. The reasons behind the security officer’s actions remain unclear.
Congressional Democrats being denied entry to EPA headquarters is deeply unsettling. The sheer audacity of this action demands immediate attention. It’s unconscionable that elected representatives of the people are blocked from a building funded by the very taxpayers they represent. This isn’t just about a procedural hiccup; it’s a blatant disregard for democratic principles and the rule of law.
The fact that seemingly unqualified individuals are granted access while elected officials are turned away is outrageous. This raises serious questions about security protocols and the potential for compromise of sensitive information. It suggests a concerning imbalance of power, where outside forces wield more influence than those legitimately elected to oversee government operations.… Continue reading
A federal judge blocked the Justice Department from releasing to Congress the portion of Jack Smith’s report detailing his classified documents investigation of President Trump. Judge Aileen Cannon granted a request from Trump’s co-defendants, citing concerns that the release would prejudice their ongoing criminal proceedings. She rejected the Justice Department’s argument that releasing the report was a historical practice, emphasizing the lack of congressional subpoenas or pending legislation related to the report. The judge found the Department’s justification insufficient and determined that congressional access would likely lead to public dissemination of sensitive information.
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood