The Senate's failure to pass the GENIUS Act, a bill aimed at establishing a federal framework for stablecoins, has been met with criticism from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent called the setback a missed opportunity for US leadership in global digital asset regulation. Democrats cited concerns over rushed...
Republican infighting over Medicaid cuts threatens President Trump's legislative agenda. House Republicans aim for $1.5 trillion in spending cuts to offset tax cuts, with Medicaid reform a key target. Conservatives demand deep cuts, while moderates oppose changes impacting beneficiaries. Proposals include spending caps, work requirements, and enrollment...
President Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to hold the position, via email. The firing, effective immediately, comes amid a broader White House purge of officials perceived as opposing the president's agenda. A conservative group criticized Hayden for promoting books with...
The Trump administration is preparing to bring the first group of white South African refugees to the US early next week. Despite a near-total halt on refugee admissions, a program was created specifically for white South Africans, deemed victims of racial persecution. Government officials will greet their arrival...
President Trump appointed Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. This follows the withdrawal of his initial nominee, Ed Martin, due to pressure from Senate Republicans. Pirro's appointment, lauded by Trump, raises legal questions regarding the extent of presidential appointment powers and could face...
President Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to hold the position, via email. The decision, effective immediately, has drawn sharp criticism from Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, who denounced it as unjust and politically motivated. Jeffries cited...
President Trump announced Jeanine Pirro, a former prosecutor and Fox News host, as the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. This follows the withdrawal of his previous nominee, Ed Martin, due to lack of Senate support stemming from his defense of January 6th rioters. Pirro, known for her extensive...
US-China trade talks resumed in Geneva, with Vice-Premier He Lifeng leading the Chinese delegation. He, a close Xi Jinping confidant, is seen as a tougher negotiator than his predecessor, Liu He. While Trump claims China desires a deal, analysts are skeptical of a breakthrough, citing potential disagreements and...
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, the first African American and woman to hold the position, was abruptly fired by the Trump administration. The dismissal, delivered via a curt email, sparked immediate condemnation from Democrats. Dr. Hayden, appointed in 2016, led the library, the oldest US government cultural institution,...
Donald Trump appointed Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim US attorney for Washington DC. Pirro, a longtime Trump ally, replaces Ed Martin, whose confirmation was blocked by Senator Thom Tillis due to disagreements over the January 6th Capitol riot investigation. Martin will now head a Justice Department...
