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President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to take control of Gaza has drawn skepticism from both Republicans and Democrats, with lawmakers questioning its feasibility, legality, and potential military implications. During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, Trump announced his vision for the …

U.S. Senate Democrats plan to give a series of floor speeches overnight Wednesday to highlight their opposition to President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget. The tactic will keep the chamber’s staff working all night, though it won’t delay a final confirmation vote from taking …

A federal judge on Tuesday issued a nationwide injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders, arguing that the measure conflicts with the 14th Amendment. U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman, ruling from Greenbelt, Maryland, stated that …

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States will officially withdraw from the U.N. Human Rights Council and will permanently end funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The decision, unveiled during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aligns with longstanding U.S. …

The White House is preparing an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a long-standing Republican goal, according to two sources familiar with the plans. While President Donald Trump cannot unilaterally abolish a federal agency without congressional approval, the move signals his administration’s commitment to drastically reshaping the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …