President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a joint news conference at the White House on Tuesday, marking Trump’s first joint appearance with a foreign leader since the start of his second term. Netanyahu, ahead of his trip, highlighted the significance of being the first world …
Read More »Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 Days Amid Border Security Negotiations
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will pause planned tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for 30 days, as both nations take steps to address his concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The decision follows a tense few days of economic uncertainty, with investors, businesses, and political …
Read More »Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexico for One Month After Talks with Sheinbaum
The Trump administration’s planned tariffs on Mexico have been put on hold for one month, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Monday after a phone call with President Donald Trump. The agreement comes as Mexico commits to deploying 10,000 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to curb illegal migration and fentanyl …
Read More »Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Says Elon Musk
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced early Monday that the Trump administration is moving to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a federal agency responsible for administering foreign aid. The decision is expected to spark significant legal and political challenges, as the agency’s budget is approved by Congress. …
Read More »Trump’s New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China: What It Means for U.S. Consumers and Businesses
President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners—Mexico, Canada, and China—raising concerns about inflation, economic growth, and international trade relations. What Are Trump’s New Tariffs? ✅ 25% tariff on Mexican imports ✅ 25% tariff on Canadian imports ✅ 10% tariff on Chinese …
Read More »Elon Musk’s DOGE Task Force Gains Access to Treasury Data, Sparking Concerns Over Federal Payments
A task force run by Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk under the Trump administration has gained access to highly sensitive U.S. Treasury payment systems, including those used for Social Security and Medicare, according to multiple reports. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created to slash federal spending and identify …
Read More »Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Spark Retaliation and Economic Uncertainty
Just hours after President Donald Trump signed executive orders imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, the three nations fired back with promises of retaliation, signaling a new chapter of economic and diplomatic turbulence. The sweeping tariffs—25% on Mexican and Canadian imports (excluding Canadian energy products, which will …
Read More »Federal Agencies End Cultural Observances
Federal agencies scrambled Friday to comply with President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, leading to the cancellation of cultural awareness events and the disbanding of employee resource groups across the government. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) issued a directive halting observances of Martin …
Read More »Trump to Impose Major Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China starting Saturday, a move that could significantly impact U.S. consumers and businesses by driving up prices on key goods. The White House confirmed that goods from Canada and Mexico will face a …
Read More »Federal Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Freeze Spending on Grants, Loans
A federal district judge issued a temporary restraining order on Friday, blocking the Trump administration from moving forward with a proposed spending freeze on grants and loans. Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island wrote in the 13-page ruling the administration’s “actions violate the …
Read More »Doug Burgum Confirmed as Interior Secretary in 79-18 Senate Vote
Doug Burgum was confirmed as U.S. interior secretary late Thursday after the Senate voted 79-18 in favor of his nomination. The North Dakota billionaire and former governor, tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the Interior Department, is expected to prioritize fossil fuel production as part of Trump’s broader push …
Read More »Patel Breaks with Trump on Jan. 6 Pardons at FBI Confirmation Hearing
Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve a 10-year term as FBI director, distanced himself from Trump’s sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters, telling the Senate Judiciary Committee that he did not believe those who assaulted law enforcement officers deserved leniency. “I have always rejected any violence against law …
Read More »Tulsi Gabbard Faces Tough Questions at DNI Confirmation Hearing
President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, faced sharp questioning from Republican senators at her confirmation hearing on Thursday over her past praise for Edward Snowden, shifting views on surveillance, and controversial foreign policy positions. With Republicans holding a slim 9-8 majority on the Senate …
Read More »Trump Blames Diversity Programs for Fatal Aviation Crash
Just 11 days into his presidency, Donald Trump faced a national tragedy when a passenger jet carrying 64 people collided midair with an Army helicopter in the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday night. The crash resulted in dozens of fatalities and prompted an urgent federal investigation. However, rather than following the …
Read More »Investigations Launch into Horrific DC Plane Crash as Trump Without Evidence Blames DEI
U.S. senators said Thursday they are investigating the deadly midair collision between a commercial jet carrying 64 people and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia, just outside the District of Columbia. Meanwhile, with no conclusive evidence on the cause of the …
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