::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

  WASHINGTON – Ahead of a Senate vote, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are sounding the alarm on the so-called ‘SAVE America Act’ and its far-reaching and harmful consequences for eligible voters. If signed into law, the  SAVE America Act  could strip millions of Americans of their ability to vote by imposing unnecessary and burdensome verification requirements. Under the  SAVE America Act , voters would be required to provide proof of citizenship – such as a passport or birth certificate – to register to vote and photo identification to cast a ballot – even when voting by mail. “We support reasonable steps that help maintain trust in our elections, including the voter identification requirements we already have in Virginia,”  said the senators . “But the  SAVE America Act  goes far beyond that – it is a pretext for voter suppression. Republicans continue to raise baseless fears about election fraud and noncitizen voting,...

In an 80-minute speech President Donald Trump touted his accomplishments including dismantling DEI in the federal government. Executive Orders Ending Federal DEI Programs (Day 1 and Early Weeks) • Trump signed multiple executive orders on his first days in office aimed at  terminating “radical and wasteful” DEI programs  throughout the federal government and federal contracting, arguing it promotes  merit-based opportunity  instead of diversity metrics.  • These orders directed federal agencies to  end DEI offices, training, and preferences  in hiring, promotions, and performance reviews.  2. Rescinding Key Policies that Supported Diversity and Affirmative Action • The administration  revoked Executive Order 11246 , a decades-old order requiring affirmative action and equal employment obligations for federal contractors.  • Agencies were instructed to  eliminate references to DEI in federal contracts, hiring practices, grants, and s...

First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Together two-day Global Coalition Summit will assemble leaders from 45 nations and 28 best-in-class technology entities. Fostering the Future Together is a global coalition of nations aligned to empower children through education and technology. First Lady Melania Trump shared her vision to form the new entity during the 80th United Nations General Assembly.   It is the first time in history that U.S. First Lady is hosting representatives from 45 nations at the White House in a single day. This is unprecedented, and Fostering the Future Together’s model further supports First Lady Melania Trump’s pursuit of action-oriented diplomacy on the global stage. The inaugural meeting commences in the U.S. Department of State on March 24, 2026 and concludes at the White House on March 25, 2026. Fostering the Future Together is a long-term initiative, with member nations spanning from multiple continents. A sampling of member nations includes Th...

In Washington, the U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan housing affordability bill championed by  Senator Elizabeth Warren , aimed at expanding affordable housing and easing pressure on renters. The legislation encourages local governments to remove restrictive zoning policies and increases federal incentives to build affordable housing units. Supporters say the measure could help address a nationwide housing shortage that has pushed rents and home prices to historic levels. The bill passed with bipartisan support in the Senate, clearing the chamber with  a vote of 63 to 35 , with several Republicans joining Democrats in backing the proposal. Warren says the legislation is designed to make it easier for cities to build more housing while encouraging communities to modernize outdated zoning rules that limit supply. The bill now moves to the House, where its future remains uncertain as lawmakers debate federal involvement in local housing policy.

  What happened:   On   Jan. 28, 2026 , federal agents executed a   court-authorized FBI search warrant   at the Fulton County Elections Hub in Union City, Georgia — part of an investigation tied to allegations of record-keeping and election-related offenses. Agents took   original 2020 ballots, tabulation tapes, ballot images and voter rolls   under that warrant.   Local Reaction:  Fulton County officials say the FBI  seized hundreds of boxes of ballots and records  and have expressed concerns about  chain of custody and transparency  — including the fact that original ballots were taken rather than just copies.  Political context:  The FBI action stems from a DOJ and Trump-aligned legal push, largely driven by  Donald Trump’s repeated, unsubstantiated claims  that the 2020 election was “rigged” — including his remarks about potential prosecutions and his urging Republicans to “take over” or “nationali...