The Trump administration issued an executive order aiming to curtail states' climate change policies, particularly targeting California's initiatives. The order, directed at Attorney General Pam Bondi, seeks to halt enforcement of state laws deemed detrimental to "American energy dominance." Specific targets include California's cap-and-trade program and its plans...
Donald Trump mistakenly called his former National Security Advisor, H.R. McMaster, instead of South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Upon realizing his error, Trump insulted McMaster, calling him a loser and criticizing his memoir. White House communications director Steven Cheung echoed Trump's attacks, dismissing McMaster's book as filled with...
A former Meta executive, Sarah Wynn-Williams, testified before the US Senate, alleging that Meta collaborated with China on censorship and compromised US national security to gain a foothold in the Chinese market. Wynn-Williams claims Meta deleted the Facebook account of a Chinese dissident at China's behest and built censorship...
President Trump issued an executive order demanding a Pentagon review of all major weapons programs. Programs exceeding 15% over budget or schedule, failing key performance metrics, or misaligned with the Secretary of Defense's priorities face potential cancellation. The review, led by Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg, includes Air Force...
President Trump signed executive orders targeting former cybersecurity official Christopher Krebs, former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor, and law firm Susman Godfrey. The orders, part of Trump's ongoing retribution campaign, direct investigations into Krebs and Taylor and impose sanctions on Susman Godfrey, which represented Dominion Voting Systems in...
The House of Representatives voted to overturn two financial regulations. A $5 cap on bank overdraft fees was repealed 217-211, with one Republican dissenting. Another rule granting federal oversight of tech company payment apps was also overturned, 219-211, along party lines. These resolutions, already approved by the...
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Washington D.C. trip, intended to boost her 2028 presidential prospects, faced setbacks. Her policy speech expressing understanding of Trump's tariff motivations drew criticism from fellow Democrats. A subsequent Oval Office meeting with Trump, where she was present as he signed executive orders targeting his...
Former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster received a call intended for South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. President Trump mistakenly dialed the wrong number, launching into a critique of his former aide after realizing the error. The White House declined comment, while communications director Steven Cheung criticized McMaster's book....
President Trump issued an executive order directing Attorney General Bondi to investigate state and local climate change laws, particularly California's cap-and-trade program, deeming them unconstitutional and obstructive to his administration's energy agenda. Legal experts criticize the order as an overreach, potentially chilling climate policy innovation. The order targets laws...
House Speaker Mike Johnson postponed a vote on the Republican budget blueprint due to conservative opposition. Conservatives argued the plan increased national debt excessively. The delay, following intense negotiations, represents a significant setback for Johnson, who had predicted passage. The incident highlights deep divisions within the Republican...
