New US tariffs on imported goods went into effect Wednesday. President Trump claimed that foreign leaders are eager to negotiate trade deals, stating they are 'dying to make a deal' and are contacting him directly to avoid further economic consequences from the tariffs. Trump described the calls as...
Republican infighting is escalating over a GOP budget proposal projected to increase the national deficit by $5.8 trillion by 2054. House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for swift passage via reconciliation, facing resistance from some Republicans who criticize its unpopular provisions, including executive actions cutting public services and sweeping...
Global trade shifted dramatically after President Trump implemented sweeping tariffs, including a 104% levy on Chinese goods. Further tariffs on pharmaceuticals are imminent, Trump announced. While numerous countries seek negotiations, Trump indicated a willingness to forgo deals, citing daily gains of $2 billion. Treasury official Scott Bessent...
President Trump signed multiple executive orders aimed at boosting the US coal industry. These measures, intended to fuel the growth of data centers and revive the fossil fuel sector, include legal challenges to state regulations hindering coal use. Trump touted the actions as "historic," claiming they would benefit American...
Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, will prioritize sending American astronauts to Mars. Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 Payments and a SpaceX associate, plans to shift NASA's focus from the Artemis program and the International Space Station to a 'mission-first' culture centered on Mars exploration. His confirmation...
At least 24 international students in Utah have had their U.S. visas revoked by the Trump administration, prompting confusion and fear. The University of Utah reported 17 revocations, Weber State 5, and Snow College 2. The revocations, part of a nationwide effort affecting approximately 300 students, instruct students...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the 2026 Republican Senate primary. Paxton, a staunch Trump ally, announced his candidacy on Fox News, framing the race as a battle against the D.C. establishment. Cornyn's campaign immediately countered, highlighting Paxton's 2023 impeachment acquittal and...
Republican senators are expressing growing concern over the economic impact of President Trump's tariffs. Manufacturers, farmers, and consumers are facing negative consequences, including higher prices and potential job losses. While some Republicans support Trump's long-term vision, others worry about the lack of clear communication and potential for recession....
Attorney General Pam Bondi dodged questions about the Trump administration's deportation of hundreds of immigrants to a notorious El Salvadoran prison. A "60 Minutes" report revealed that 75% of those deported had no criminal record, contradicting the administration's claims. Bondi's response was rambling and contradictory, failing to address the...
President Trump implemented significant tariffs on various US trading partners, most notably a 104% tariff on China. This action, intended to address perceived trade imbalances and boost domestic production, has caused market turmoil and sparked criticism from Republicans and business leaders. While the White House claims numerous countries...
