The US House passed the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act," requiring voters to present citizenship documents like passports or birth certificates during registration. Voting rights groups oppose the bill, arguing it disproportionately affects millions of women and marginalized communities who may not have matching documentation due to marriage, name...
President Trump issued an executive order declaring a "national energy emergency" and directing the Department of Justice to challenge state climate change laws. The order targets states enacting "climate superfund" legislation, which aims to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages. This action is opposed by Democratic...
The House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, requiring proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. The 220-208 vote saw bipartisan support, with four Democrats joining Republicans. The bill, amending the National Voter Registration Act, mandates in-person citizenship verification and removal of non-citizens from voter rolls....
President Trump, facing criticism over his broad tariff plan, privately acknowledged the risk of a recession, even a depression. While he was willing to accept economic "pain," the escalating bond yields and market downturn, fueled by fears of foreign bond dumping, prompted him to partially roll back the tariffs....
House Republicans will attempt a second vote on Thursday to pass the budget resolution, crucial for President Trump's legislative agenda. Conservatives initially blocked the plan due to insufficient spending cuts, demanding at least $1.5 trillion in savings. Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed confidence...
Hundreds of Israeli air force reservists and retired officers signed a letter urging the government to prioritize a hostage deal with Hamas, even if it means halting the Gaza war. The letter, signed by a former chief of staff and others, reveals deep divisions within the military over the...
Trump unexpectedly halved tariffs on EU imports to 10%, aligning them with rates for most countries. Simultaneously, he significantly increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, escalating trade tensions. The EU, despite approving retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion in US goods, will temporarily suspend them to allow for...
President Trump's tweets urging investors to "BE COOL" and buy stocks, followed by a 90-day pause on tariffs, sent the stock market soaring. This led to accusations of market manipulation from Democrats and ethics experts, questioning whether Trump's actions unfairly benefited his supporters. Representative Mike Levin highlighted the...
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed a potential return of US troops to Panama to "secure" the Panama Canal, prompting immediate rejection from the Panamanian government. Hegseth suggested reviving military bases and rotating deployments, alongside a request for free canal passage for US navy ships. This follows claims...
The May 7th deadline for Real ID enforcement is approaching. Starting this date, only Real ID-compliant driver's licenses or alternative IDs (passports, etc.) will be accepted for domestic flights. While 81% of travelers already use compliant IDs, the TSA plans a phased enforcement approach, potentially involving extra screening for...
