The Trump administration announced it will revoke press pool access for three independent newswires, including the Associated Press (AP). This action follows a recent federal court ruling that deemed the White House's prior ban on AP journalists covering smaller presidential events a First Amendment violation. The White House is...
Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, reopened this month after over a year of closure due to heightened border security measures. The park, previously used as a political backdrop for debates on immigration, was taken over by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in January 2024. Its reopening reflects a...
President Trump ordered a study into critical mineral supply chains, potentially leading to new tariffs. This action aims to reduce US reliance on foreign sources, particularly China, which recently restricted exports of rare earth metals and other materials crucial for defense and technology. The investigation, under Section 232 of...
Former President Biden sharply criticized the current administration's actions towards Social Security, deeming the damage "breathtaking." He accused the administration of significant cuts, including staff reductions and potential benefit reductions, directly targeting Trump, Musk, and Lutnick for their roles. Biden highlighted the negative impact on seniors and those...
A federal judge halted President Trump's attempt to punish the law firm Susman Godfrey, describing the White House's actions as a "shocking abuse of power" and a "personal vendetta." The order, signed last week, targeted the firm for representing Dominion Voting Systems in a defamation case against Fox News....
President Biden issued an executive order to reform the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), aiming to streamline the overly complex and inefficient federal procurement system. The FAR, currently over 2000 pages, is criticized for hindering efficient government operations. The order directs the Administrator of the Office of Federal Public Procurement...
Senator Chuck Grassley faced angry constituents at a town hall meeting in Iowa over border security and deportation policies. Attendees criticized the Trump administration's approach to asylum seekers and its disregard for a Supreme Court order in the Ábrego García case. Grassley, while stating his support for refugees...
Peru's former president Ollanta Humala and his wife Nadine Heredia have been sentenced to 15 years in prison each for money laundering. A Lima court found them guilty of accepting illegal funds from Odebrecht during their 2006 and 2011 election campaigns. The verdict, reached after a three-year trial,...
Around 20,000 IRS employees may accept a Trump administration buyout offer, potentially shrinking the agency by 20%. This follows the recent resignation or layoff of 12,000 employees since January. The IRS aims for a workforce reduction of up to 40%, according to reports. The Treasury Department claims...
A Defense Department inspector general report couldn't determine why Colorado, not Alabama, was chosen as the permanent location for U.S. Space Command in 2023. Limited access to Biden administration officials hampered the investigation. Alabama's Republican delegation accused the administration of politicizing the decision. The Trump administration is...
