The UK is set to announce new sanctions targeting Russia's 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers, which have circumvented existing sanctions. Up to 100 vessels, transporting over £18 billion in cargo since 2024, will face restrictions, including bans from British ports. The move, announced at a Joint Expeditionary Force...
Four New York Republican representatives issued a statement rejecting a proposed $30,000 cap on SALT deductions, deeming it insufficient. This opposition jeopardizes the GOP's plans to advance a tax bill including SALT reform. The representatives, including those considering gubernatorial runs, argue the cap is unfair to high-tax states...
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter passed away at 85 in his New Hampshire home. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, Souter, a Harvard-educated jurist, surprisingly joined the court's liberal wing despite initial expectations of a conservative stance. Chief Justice John Roberts lauded Souter's distinguished service...
President Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden via email. Hayden, the first woman and African American to hold the position, was accused by a conservative group of promoting "radical" content. The firing, effective immediately, sparked outrage among Democrats who lauded Hayden's tenure and contributions to modernizing...
The US has granted refugee status to 54 Afrikaner South Africans, who are expected to arrive in Washington D.C. as early as Monday. This follows a February executive order from former President Trump prioritizing Afrikaners, claiming they face discrimination in South Africa. The rapid processing and high-level welcome...
The State Department plans significant staff cuts affecting approximately 3,400 employees starting in June. This follows the announcement of 132 office closures, resulting in 700 immediate job losses. An additional 2,700 positions will be eliminated through reductions in force or attrition. The cuts impact both civil and...
David Steiner, former Waste Management CEO and FedEx board member, will become the new U.S. Postmaster General in July. His appointment, announced by the USPS Board of Governors, is controversial. Critics, including House Oversight Committee Democrats and postal worker unions, cite a conflict of interest given FedEx's competition...
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter passed away at 85. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, Souter served nearly 20 years, authoring significant opinions on abortion and religious freedom. His moderate stances surprised many, defying expectations as a conservative justice. Following his retirement in 2009,...
Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter passed away at 85. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush, Souter surprised many by aligning with liberal justices on key issues like abortion and LGBTQ rights, defying initial conservative expectations. His unexpected judicial path led to a rallying cry among conservatives against...
President Trump proposed a potential 80% tariff on Chinese goods, a significant reduction from the current 145%, but still higher than some hoped for. Treasury Secretary Bessent will discuss this with Chinese officials in Switzerland. While Trump previously opposed tariff reductions, this move suggests a shift in strategy....
