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President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all imported cars and auto parts, a move expected to drive up new car prices and disrupt the auto industry. The White House later clarified that foreign-made auto components—even those used in cars assembled in the …

The Atlantic published a bombshell report Wednesday revealing leaked Signal messages in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth detailed U.S. military airstrike plans in Yemen—unintentionally sharing them with journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. The transcript includes real-time updates on military aircraft movements and strike windows, raising alarm over national security protocols. One message …

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., suggested on Tuesday that Congress could move to eliminate certain federal courts as Republicans escalate their attacks on the judiciary over rulings against President Donald Trump. “We do have the authority over the federal courts, as you know. We can eliminate an entire district court,” Johnson …

President Donald Trump Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order that overhauls the administration of U.S. elections, including requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. It’s likely to face legal challenges from voting rights groups and Democratic state attorneys general. The order is an extension of the president’s rhetoric on the campaign …

President Donald Trump defended his national security adviser, Mike Waltz, on Tuesday following reports that a journalist was inadvertently added to a private Signal group chat where high-level military plans were being discussed. “Michael Waltz has learned a lesson, and he’s a good man,” Trump said in a phone interview …

Louis DeJoy, the controversial head of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), resigned Monday after nearly five years in the role, leaving as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) explore the possibility of privatizing the nation’s mail service. DeJoy, who had announced plans to step down …

Former President Donald Trump has taken aim at many political opponents over the years, but this weekend, he set his sights on an unlikely new foe: a portrait of himself. In a fiery post on his Truth Social platform Sunday night, Trump condemned the painting hanging in the Colorado state …

A bipartisan group of lawmakers expressed outrage Monday after The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, reported that he was mistakenly included in a private group chat among top Trump administration officials discussing classified U.S. military operations in Yemen. The breach, which was first revealed in The Atlantic, has sparked calls for …

The Atlantic dropped a jaw-dropping report claiming top Trump-era officials accidentally included a journalist in a Signal group chat where they discussed classified military actions, including a strike on Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The piece, written by Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, alleges that Trump’s presidency, national security aides unknowingly added him …

President Donald Trump has named his personal attorney-turned-White House counselor, Alina Habba, as the interim U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey. The controversial appointment places one of Trump’s most vocal legal allies in a powerful federal prosecutorial role. “Alina will lead with the same diligence and conviction that …

In a pointed interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) urged lawmakers to be truthful with the American public about the future of Social Security, saying that refusing to discuss necessary reforms is dishonest. “We’re not being honest when we look people in the eye and say …

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is standing his ground amid backlash from some progressive Democrats after he voted in favor of a Republican-backed funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Schumer defended his decision, calling a shutdown “15 or 20 times …

Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Jessica Aber, was found dead Saturday morning in her home, according to local police. Aber, 43, was discovered unresponsive at a residence on Beverly Drive in Alexandria, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Police responded to a call at approximately 9:18 a.m., …

As vandalism against Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations continues to escalate across the country, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to those responsible. In a social media post early Friday morning, Trump declared that individuals caught sabotaging Tesla property could face up to 20 years in prison. “People …

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is eliminating three key oversight offices, arguing that they have hindered immigration enforcement efforts. The affected offices include the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, and the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman. In …