States
The Trump administration has resumed construction of a border barrier in the rugged Big Bend region of West Texas, moving forward with physical infrastructure despite significant opposition from local landowners…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Constitution
The North Dakota Supreme Court upheld a state ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth on September 17, 2026. The high court affirmed the lower court’s ruling in T.D.…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 18, 2026 · 1 min read
States
Rep. María Elvira Salazar has publicly challenged President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement strategy, marking a significant fracture between the Florida congresswoman and the administration that endorsed her re-election bid earlier…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Republic
The White House withdrew the nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. The decision leaves the agency without a Senate-confirmed director…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 17, 2026 · 2 min read
Republic
The White House withdrew the nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday, ending a brief but contentious effort to place a former Oklahoma state trooper…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy
President Donald Trump has abandoned plans to tighten federal oversight of artificial intelligence development, reversing course after intense lobbying from major technology executives and a key White House adviser. The…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Republic
The U.S. House of Representatives advanced a major sanctions package targeting the Russian Federation on Wednesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature. The measure, which passed…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 17, 2026 · 2 min read
Constitution
Republican Dissent Grows on Military Action The House of Representatives considered its sixth war powers resolution on Tuesday evening, marking a significant shift in congressional support for the ongoing military…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Republic
The 119th Congress is concluding with a level of personnel turnover that has not been seen in a century. Nearly one in five lawmakers who began their terms at the…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 16, 2026 · 3 min read
States
The United States government has announced new visa restrictions targeting specific individuals in South Africa, citing concerns over race-based discrimination and land confiscation policies. The move marks a significant escalation…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 16, 2026 · 3 min read