House Republicans are voting on a budget framework aligning with President Trump's agenda, despite internal opposition. Fiscal conservatives worry about insufficient deficit reduction in the Senate-passed plan, which includes tax, immigration, defense, and energy policies. Trump urged passage, while dissenters like Reps. Norman and Roy oppose it. The...
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court to remove two board members from independent agencies, challenging a lower court ruling that reinstated them. The case centers on a 1935 Supreme Court decision limiting presidential power to fire independent agency members without cause. The administration argues the lower...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched his Republican primary challenge against Senator John Cornyn for the 2026 election. Paxton, a staunch conservative and Trump ally, had hinted at a run for weeks. His campaign website features a photo with Trump, signaling his intention to champion the former president's agenda....
Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee for NASA Administrator, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on April 9th. The hearing, viewable via Senate webcast or NASA+, will assess Isaacman's qualifications. Isaacman, a billionaire and experienced private astronaut, aims to lead NASA's space exploration efforts. His confirmation would succeed Bill...
The Trump administration slashed nearly $4 million in federal funding for climate change research at Princeton University. The Commerce Department, citing "exaggerated climate threats" and increased "climate anxiety," cut programs studying sea-level rise and coastal flooding. This follows similar funding pauses at other universities by agencies like NASA and...
Elon Musk and Trump's trade advisor Peter Navarro are engaged in a public feud over tariffs. Navarro criticized Tesla, calling it a "car assembler," prompting Musk to retort with insults. Musk, supported by CNN pundit Scott Jennings, defends Tesla's American-made status. The White House downplayed the dispute,...
The Trump administration's Social Security Administration overhaul is causing significant service disruptions for elderly and disabled Americans. Long wait times, website crashes, and the elimination of walk-in appointments are leaving many unable to access essential benefits. A lawsuit alleges the changes have caused "significant and irreparable harm." ...
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed a national strategy to revitalize US manufacturing in a Washington D.C. speech. While initially criticizing President Trump's tariffs, she later found common ground, emphasizing the need for increased domestic production and fair trade. Whitmer advocated for bipartisan cooperation, contrasting her approach with other...
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth voiced concerns about China's growing influence in the Western Hemisphere, particularly regarding its presence near the Panama Canal. He cited Chinese companies controlling land and infrastructure in strategic sectors, urging regional cooperation to counter China's actions. His comments follow a meeting with...
The Trump administration has frozen nearly $800 million in federal funding for Northwestern University, citing ongoing civil rights investigations into alleged antisemitism and politically charged activities. This follows similar actions against other universities, including Cornell. Northwestern denies wrongdoing, claiming full cooperation with investigations, but critics suggest the move is...
