GOP senators on Monday were quick to endorse President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to quell violent Los Angeles protests against the administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. 

“The president did what the local officials weren’t doing, which is protecting their citizens,” said Senate Majority Leader John Thune. 

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., commented that “the president did what he had to do.” 

And Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., explained that Trump “has every right to insert force to bring law and order back to Los Angeles.” Read Full Story

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President Donald Trump is mandating truck drivers speak English before they hit the road with an executive order designed to “keep American families safe on the road.” 

Calling it a “non-negotiable safety requirement,” the order signed Monday directs Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy “to rescind guidance that watered down the law requiring English proficiency for commercial drivers,” and make sure new guidance mandates that commercial drivers pass English literacy tests.

Trucking groups were quick to praise Trump for the order, even before it was signed.

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association President Todd Spencer said in a statement that “OOIDA and the 150,000 truckers we proudly represent strongly support President Trump’s decision to resume enforcement of English proficiency requirements for commercial drivers.

“Basic English skills are essential for reading critical road signs, understanding emergency instructions, and interacting with law enforcement. Road signs save lives — but only when they’re understood,” Spencer added. Read Full Story

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President Donald Trump will attend Pope Francis’ funeral, he announced in a Truth Social post on Monday.

The service for Francis, who died on Easter Monday at 88 years old, traditionally takes place in St. Peter’s Square, but no official information has been released about the planning. 

Vice President JD Vance met with Francis on Easter Sunday in one of the pope’s final engagements before his death. Read Full Story

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