Republican Senator Josh Hawley joined Democrats to advance a bill banning Congress members from trading individual stocks. The bill, initially called the PELOSI Act but renamed the Honest Act, passed a Senate committee vote 8-7, with all Republicans except Hawley opposing. The bill would require divestment within 180...
President Trump announced significant trade policy changes, including a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods (excluding major exports), a 50% tariff on certain copper products, and the suspension of a duty-free import perk for all countries. These actions, effective August 1st or later, aim to protect US industries and are...
President Trump urged Senate Judiciary Chair Grassley to abolish the "blue slip" tradition, allowing home-state senators to veto judicial nominees. This follows the expiration of Alina Habba's temporary appointment as US Attorney for New Jersey, where she aggressively targeted Democrats. Habba's nomination is blocked by New Jersey senators using...
The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, citing alleged suppression of free speech and the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The sanctions, under the Global Magnitsky Act, freeze any U.S. assets of de Moraes. This follows earlier U.S. visa restrictions on...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent likened the new Republican-backed 'Trump accounts' to a backdoor privatization of Social Security, sparking immediate Democratic backlash. These accounts, offering government contributions for children's future investments, could potentially reduce reliance on Social Security, Bessent argued. Democrats criticized this as a scheme to undermine Social...
Brown University has resolved a dispute with the federal government, restoring its federal research funding. A "voluntary agreement" ends a funding freeze initiated in April due to concerns about compliance with nondiscrimination obligations. The agreement ensures Brown will not engage in unlawful racial discrimination and will provide data to...
James Van Der Beek, 48, revealed on TODAY how his six children are coping with his colorectal cancer diagnosis. He and his wife chose honesty, explaining the situation to their children at a level they could understand. Van Der Beek emphasizes the importance of open communication, even during...
The New York Mets acquired reliever Tyler Rogers from the San Francisco Giants for prospects José Butto, Drew Gilbert, and Blade Tidwell. Rogers, a submariner with a stellar ERA of 1.80 this season, addresses the Mets' depleted bullpen struggling since mid-May due to injuries and overuse. This trade,...
Donald Trump's recent comments about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein have raised inconsistencies. Trump initially claimed their falling out stemmed from Epstein poaching employees, including Virginia Giuffre, from Mar-a-Lago's spa. However, previous statements indicate a much later split, and Trump previously praised Epstein. The discrepancies between Trump's...
Early reviews for the new "Naked Gun" film are overwhelmingly positive, praising its humor and calling it the funniest movie of the year. Critics lauded the film's comedic timing, successful homage to the original, and strong performances by Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. While some noted pacing issues in...
