President Trump is poised to issue an executive order renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War. While congressional approval is needed for a formal name change, the order will permit the new name's use in official communications and ceremonies. The Secretary of Defense may also adopt...
Stephen Miran, President Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve Board, stated he would remain a White House employee even if confirmed, taking unpaid leave from his current role. This sparked concerns about the Fed's independence, with Democrats criticizing the potential for political influence. Miran insists he'd act independently,...
President Trump hosted a Rose Garden dinner with prominent CEOs, including Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sam Altman. Notably absent was Elon Musk, who stated he was invited but unable to attend. A representative from Tesla will be present. The dinner follows a First Lady event on AI...
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release $11.5 billion in foreign aid, deeming the administration's withholding of funds likely illegal. The administration had attempted a "pocket rescission," a tactic not used in nearly 50 years, to prevent spending the congressionally approved money. This included funds for...
Missouri's Republican-controlled legislature is redrawing its congressional map to target a Democratic-held seat, aligning with President Trump's push for GOP gains in the 2024 midterms. The proposed map significantly alters Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's district, favoring Republicans in seven of eight districts. Democrats decry the move as a partisan...
Justice Brett Kavanaugh addressed a meeting of the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals, praising their work and defending the Supreme Court's concise emergency decisions as a result of compromise among justices. He acknowledged the difficulties faced by lower court judges in handling high-profile cases quickly. His comments...
President Trump's administration conducted a deadly military strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs and linked to the Tren de Aragua gang in the Caribbean. While the White House provided few details, officials claim the 11 people onboard were gang members. The strike marks a significant shift in...
President Trump is appealing to the Supreme Court to overturn lower court rulings that reinstated Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter after he fired her. The White House argues Trump acted lawfully, citing previous Supreme Court decisions. However, lower courts ruled Slaughter's dismissal illegal due to lack...
The US imposed sanctions on three Palestinian rights organizations for allegedly cooperating with the ICC's investigations of Israelis. Secretary of State Rubio cited the ICC's "politicized agenda" as justification. Separately, President Biden underwent Mohs surgery for skin cancer. Chicago Latino leaders urged peaceful protests during Mexican Independence...
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned of a dangerously unstable global situation, drawing parallels to the 1930s. He criticized the Trump administration's trade policies, particularly tariffs, and lack of preparedness against authoritarian regimes like Russia, China, and North Korea. McConnell expressed concern about the US's response to...
