Donald Trump has withdrawn EJ Antoni as his nominee for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) just weeks after his appointment. The White House stated a new candidate will be nominated soon. Antoni, an economist loyal to Trump, was nominated after the previous commissioner's dismissal, which raised concerns about data...
U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, appointed by President Trump, secured a grand jury indictment against former FBI Director James Comey on two of three counts. Despite facing an under-resourced effort and skepticism from Justice Department officials, Halligan presented the case herself. The indictment, viewed as a significant win for Trump's pursuit...
Opponents in Missouri are organizing to block the state's new Republican-drawn congressional map via a referendum. They must gather over 100,000 signatures by mid-December to force a public vote, potentially delaying implementation until after the 2026 midterms. Legal challenges have also been filed. Republicans, aiming to gain a seat, passed...
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is requesting the deployment of 1,000 National Guard troops through fiscal year 2026 to combat crime in New Orleans and other cities. Landry cited elevated violent crime and law enforcement shortages, despite crime analysts noting recent decreases in New Orleans. This move aligns with President Trump's...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Republican state officials have approved the donation of a prime, state-owned property in downtown Miami to a nonprofit raising funds for President Trump's presidential library. The valuable waterfront land, previously owned by Miami Dade College, was transferred to a foundation incorporated by Trump's son and...
A new poll indicates Republicans would shoulder more blame than Democrats in a federal government shutdown, though many would blame both parties equally. The survey also reveals President Trump's approval rating at its lowest of his second term, while Democrats in Congress face even greater disdain from voters. Independents largely...
The Trump administration is utilizing the HUD website to blame the "radical left" for a potential government shutdown, citing a "$1.5 trillion wish list" of demands. This move comes as bipartisan budget negotiations have failed. Critics have labeled the message as "ridiculous, propagandistic rhetoric," with some suggesting it reflects the...
Hamas stated it will review U.S. President Trump's Gaza peace plan internally and with other Palestinian factions before responding. The proposal, which includes Hamas disarming in exchange for aid and reconstruction, has garnered international support. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu backs the plan, but Hamas's acceptance remains uncertain. Meanwhile, the UN...
Sir Keir Starmer delivered a keynote speech at Labour's conference, focusing on challenging Reform UK and framing the upcoming election as a choice between renewal and decline. He addressed migration policies, acknowledging potential discomfort within the party, and announced a shift away from a sole focus on university to include...
President Trump is set to unveil new initiatives Tuesday aimed at reducing US drug costs. These include a "TrumpRx" website for discounted direct-to-consumer medicine purchases and a potential deal with Pfizer. The effort revives his "Most Favored Nation" policy, pushing for domestic prices to match those in peer countries. This...
