House Republicans Pass It 218 - 213 TRAP! Democrats Fell for the
Washington, D.C. - May, 2026
House Passes SPEED Act 218-213 to Streamline Permits for AI Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed the SPEED Act, legislation designed to accelerate federal permitting for infrastructure projects critical to artificial intelligence development. The bill passed by a narrow 218-213 vote, reflecting deep partisan divisions despite some bipartisan support for permitting reform.
The SPEED Act would reform key provisions of the 1969 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which mandates environmental reviews for major federal projects. The legislation would shorten the statute of limitations for NEPA litigation from six years to 150 days and impose stricter deadlines on environmental reviews. Supporters argue the changes are essential to help the United States maintain its competitive edge in the global AI race against China and other rivals.
“The electricity we will need to power AI computing for civilian and military use is a national imperative,” said Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., a lead sponsor of the bill.
The bill garnered backing from major technology companies, including OpenAI, Micron, and Microsoft, which have emphasized the urgent need for faster infrastructure development to support data centers and AI-related projects. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, the bill’s Democratic cosponsor, stated that the United States must be “nimble enough to build what we need, when we need it.”
However, the bill faced significant opposition from most Democrats, who argued that any permitting reform must also reverse recent Trump administration efforts to restrict offshore wind and other renewable energy projects. Republican leadership included language in the final version of the bill that exempts Trump’s actions on renewables from certain provisions limiting the executive branch’s ability to revoke permits. This amendment, added after conservatives threatened to block the bill in a procedural vote, intensified Democratic resistance.
“That provision codifies a broken permitting status quo,” said Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., who supports permitting reform but voted against the SPEED Act. “I look forward to working with my colleagues across the aisle in the Senate to craft a bipartisan product that can become law.”
The narrow passage came after a dramatic procedural vote in which conservatives demanded concessions on renewable energy issues before supporting the bill. The final text reflects those negotiations, allowing the legislation to advance despite internal Republican divisions.
The bill now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to face further debate and potential amendments. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed support for permitting reform in recent years, particularly as AI-driven data centers place increasing strain on the electric grid and as delays in clean energy projects have drawn bipartisan frustration.
The Trump administration has made AI infrastructure a priority, launching the “U.S. Tech Force” initiative this month. The program will deploy approximately 1,000 engineers and experts to work on AI and technology projects across the federal government in collaboration with leading private-sector companies, including Amazon Web Services, Apple, Google, Dell Technologies, Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI, Oracle, Palantir, and Salesforce.
Participants in the Tech Force will commit to a two-year term and will be eligible to apply for full-time positions with partner companies upon completion. Employees from those companies may also be nominated for temporary government roles.
“We’re trying to reshape the workforce to make sure we have the right talent on the right problems,” U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor recently told CNBC.
The SPEED Act represents one of several efforts in Congress to address regulatory bottlenecks that supporters say hinder American technological leadership. Critics argue that weakening environmental reviews could harm ecosystems and public health, while proponents contend that streamlined permitting is essential for national security and economic competitiveness.
The House vote comes as both parties prepare for the 2026 midterm elections, with control of the narrowly divided chamber hanging in the balance. The outcome of the SPEED Act in the Senate and any eventual compromise will likely shape the future of AI infrastructure development in the United States.
Ilhan Omar Arrested - Refused to Leave and Fought Police
Minneapolis, Minnesota - June 16, 2026
Newly released police records show that Rep. Ilhan Omar was arrested for trespassing in 2013 after refusing multiple orders to leave a Minneapolis hotel lobby. According to the Hennepin County police report, Omar became argumentative with officers and physically resisted when police attempted to escort her from the premises.
The incident occurred on January 18, 2013, after an event at the Minneapolis Convention Center featuring former Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Large crowds followed the presidential convoy to the Hotel Ivy, where the president was staying. Hotel staff requested police assistance to clear the lobby, stating that only guests with room keys were permitted to remain.
When an officer approached Omar and asked her to leave, she refused. The report states that Omar was “argumentative” and stood her ground.
“As she stood her ground and refused to leave, I took hold of her left elbow to escort her from the lobby. Omar then pulled away from me, stating, ‘Don’t put your hands on me!’” the officer wrote.
Ten minutes later, the same officer found Omar seated in another area of the lobby. After being informed she would be arrested for trespassing if she did not leave, Omar again refused to comply.
The officer attempted to handcuff her while she remained seated in a chair. Omar pulled away during the arrest. She was ultimately booked into Hennepin County Jail.
“Omar was booked at [Hennepin County Jail] as I felt it was likely that she would fail to respond to a citation, and she also demonstrated that she was going to continue her criminal behavior,” the officer wrote in the report.
The newly surfaced document adds to the long list of controversies surrounding the Minnesota congresswoman.
Hannah Dugan Sentenced to 10 Years: Ex-Judge Helped Undocumented Immigrant Flee ICE in Court
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — June 16, 2026
THE SENTENCING HEARING for former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan has been postponed indefinitely as a federal court takes under advisement a high-stakes defense motion aimed at completely overturning her felony conviction.
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman opted to halt the scheduled June 3, 2026 proceedings to consider extensive oral arguments regarding recent appellate case law and procedural standards that could render the baseline foundation of the government's case legally invalid.
Dugan, 67, faces a statutory maximum penalty of five years in federal prison following a split verdict delivered by a federal jury in December 2025. The panel found her guilty of one felony count of obstructing an official federal proceeding but acquitted her on a misdemeanor charge of concealing an individual from arrest.
The criminal charges stem from a highly controversial April 18, 2025 incident inside the Milwaukee County Courthouse involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and an undocumented immigrant.
"The defense maintains that the administrative execution of a standard immigration warrant does not meet the strict statutory definitions of an official federal proceeding required under obstruction laws."
The structural trial evidence demonstrated that ICE agents arrived at the county courthouse to detain Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a Mexican national who had re-entered the United States illegally and was appearing before Dugan on a state misdemeanor battery matter.
According to official court testimony, Dugan confronted the agents outside her courtroom door, informing them that their administrative paperwork did not authorize a summary arrest within her state court facility. She then directed the officers to the chief judge's office before utilizing a private jury exit corridor to escort Flores-Ruiz and his defense attorney safely out of the building.
Agents remaining in the immediate vicinity observed the departure and apprehended Flores-Ruiz outside the municipal facility following a short foot chase.
Dugan resigned from her judicial seat shortly after the split jury verdict was finalized. While many legal observers originally anticipated a multi-year prison sentence if the felony conviction stood, first-time nonviolent offenders can alternatively receive probation or non-custodial outcomes depending on judicial discretion.
"The prosecution continues to push back forcefully against the request for a new trial, maintaining that the jury’s original verdict rested on sufficient, verified evidence and correctly applied federal law."
The case has commanded national attention from legal scholars as an unprecedented early test of a state court judge facing criminal prosecution for actions intersecting with federal immigration enforcement. The ongoing dispute has exposed deep rifts over the absolute authority of state jurists, courthouse safe-haven policies, and the true legal boundaries of domestic judicial discretion.
Judge Adelman did not issue an immediate ruling from the bench following the conclusion of oral arguments, stating that a comprehensive written order will follow. Consequently, the former judge's sentencing remains on hold until the court determines whether the underlying felony conviction will stand or be permanently vacated.
Maxine Waters Gets Huge Dose Of Her Own Medicine After Making Snide Remark About Speaker Candidate Jim Jordan O
Washington, D.C. - June 16, 2026
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) was loudly shouted down on the House floor Tuesday after labeling Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) an “insurrectionist” during debate over the next Speaker of the House. The outburst came as Jordan faced a difficult first ballot for the speakership.
Waters voiced support for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries before directing her remarks at Jordan. Republican members immediately drowned out her comments with shouts of opposition. One unnamed Republican was heard saying, “Huh? What did the Communist say?”
Jordan responded to the attack with a smirk but did not engage directly. The incident highlighted the sharp partisan tensions surrounding the Speaker election.
Jordan fell 17 votes short of the 217 needed to win on the first ballot Tuesday. All Democrats supported Jeffries, while several Republicans voted for other candidates. The House is scheduled to hold another vote on Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET.
Jordan told reporters late Tuesday that he remains committed to securing the gavel without forming a coalition government with Democrats. “We’re gonna keep going,” he said. “No one in our conference wants to see any type of coalition government with Democrats. So we’re going to keep working, and we’re going to get to the votes.”
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) told Fox News that she will continue supporting Jordan and believes momentum is building in his favor. She said anyone claiming to know exactly what will happen next is “full of it.”
The Wall Street Journal editorial board issued a sharp rebuke of the House Republican conference Tuesday night, criticizing the eight members who removed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy for failing to have a clear plan or alternative candidate.
Jordan has stated that one of his first priorities as Speaker would be to ensure Israel receives all necessary support in its war against Hamas. He said he would work with House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul and the Senate on a resolution backing the Jewish state.
