The U.S. Senate Tuesday night confirmed Florida prosecutor Pam Bondi Tuesday as the attorney general of the United States under President Donald Trump. Senators voted 54-46 to install the former Florida attorney general at the top of the U.S. Justice Department, an agency Trump has in his crosshairs after federal …
Read More »Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza in Talks with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump suggested that the United States take control of the Gaza Strip during an Oval Office meeting Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the war-ravaged territory a “big pile of rubble” that could be transformed into a global economic hub. “The U.S. will take over the …
Read More »Trump Administration Begins First Detention Flights to Guantanamo Bay
The Trump administration on Tuesday sent the first flight of detained migrants on military aircraft from the United States to the naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as President Donald Trump continues high-profile displays of his immigration crackdown. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted photos on social media of …
Read More »RFK Jr. Nomination as Health Secretary Approved by Key U.S. Senate Panel
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved one step closer to becoming Health and Human Services secretary on Tuesday after a Senate committee favorably reported his nomination to the floor. The Finance Committee’s 14-13 party-line vote doesn’t necessarily guarantee Kennedy will receive Senate confirmation, though it signals he does have the chance …
Read More »Elon Musk Serving as a ‘special government employee’, says White House
Tech mogul Elon Musk is serving in the Trump administration as a special government employee, according to a White House official. Musk leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—an entity President Donald Trump established by executive order on his first day in office. Unlike full-time federal employees, special government employees …
Read More »Trump to Hold Joint News Conference with Netanyahu at White House
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 …
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