Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

Politics

Trump Signs Executive Orders Cracking Down on Birthright Citizenship

The June 30 ruling in Trump v. Barbara struck down his first order; the new pair targets birth tourism, including Chinese nationals who hire U.S. surrogates.

Aug 7, 2026

Trump Slashes Regulations on Low-Income Childcare Program

Trump administration cuts Head Start regulations from 130 to 10 pages, aiming to save $2.2 billion and expand childcare spots for families.

Aug 6, 2026

Economy

5 Taxpayer Wins From Vance’s Fraud-Fighting Task Force

The Trump administration's anti-fraud task force is recovering billions in taxpayer dollars while expanding investigations into government waste, fraud, and abuse across multiple federal programs

Jul 1, 2026

Politics

Dr. Oz Moves to Stop Illegal Immigrants From Receiving Taxpayer-Funded Medicaid

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz says the agency is upgrading Medicaid technology to improve audits, verify eligibility, and prevent illegal immigrants from improperly receiving benefits.

Jun 3, 2026

Politics

Trump Launches New Program to Stop Missing Foster Children from Being Trafficked

The Trump administration has launched Operation Hope, a new initiative aimed at locating missing foster children and preventing child trafficking across the United States.

May 18, 2026

Politics

‘Permanent, Irreversible Harm’: How Trump Is Protecting Parents From Losing Kids to Gender Ideology

Debate grows over foster care policy, parental rights, and gender identity as federal officials push to limit child removals based on family beliefs and expand support for foster families.

Apr 28, 2026