Billionaire Charles Koch, a major Republican donor, made a rare public appearance, urging libertarians to uphold their principles. His comments seemed to subtly criticize the Trump-dominated Republican Party. Koch's influence has diminished since Trump's election, with Republicans less concerned about his political activities. Koch, who helped found the...
Amidst a spiraling trade war, US and China are engaged in a game of chicken, with both sides hesitant to initiate tariff negotiations first to avoid appearing weak. High tariffs are impacting both economies, causing concerns about recession in the US and continued economic struggles in China. While...
President Trump threatened sanctions against any nation or individual purchasing Iranian oil, escalating tensions amid postponed US-Iran nuclear talks. The talks, mediated by Oman, were delayed due to logistical reasons, according to both Iranian and Omani officials. Trump's threat targets Iran's primary economic resource and risks further straining...
The House of Representatives voted to block California's 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate, challenging the state's authority to set stricter environmental standards than the federal government. This action targets California's waiver from the Clean Air Act, a decades-old authority allowing it to set its own emission rules. Republicans, supported...
Former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) director Chris Krebs, who contradicted President Trump's election fraud claims, has had his Global Entry travel program membership revoked. This follows a Justice Department investigation ordered by Trump. While the government cites an ongoing law enforcement investigation as the reason for...
The Pentagon has announced a second, 63-mile-long military zone along the Texas-Mexico border, expanding the military presence to deter illegal immigration. This follows the creation of a similar zone in New Mexico last month. The new area will be patrolled by U.S. soldiers who can detain migrants until...
May Day rallies across the US saw increased participation fueled by anti-Trump sentiment. Protesters voiced opposition to the administration's efforts to weaken workers' rights, cut education funding, and deport immigrants. Demonstrations, like the large gathering in Chicago's Union Park, highlighted concerns about the president's agenda and its impact...
Donald Trump announced secondary sanctions on any country or individual purchasing Iranian oil or petrochemicals, barring them from US business. This intensifies the "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran amid stalled nuclear talks. The move significantly impacts China, Iran's largest oil importer, forcing a potential choice between US and...
President Trump announced a shakeup in his national security team, nominating Mike Waltz, his current national security adviser, as the new UN ambassador. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, will temporarily assume Waltz's national security advisor role. This unusual dual appointment follows speculation surrounding Waltz's involvement in a private...
Donald Trump blamed President Biden for the American economy's contraction in the first quarter of 2025, despite economists largely attributing the downturn to Trump's own sweeping tariffs. These tariffs, implemented since his inauguration, caused a surge in imports as businesses rushed to avoid higher costs, leading to a 0.3%...
