The Pentagon has officially renamed the USNS Harvey Milk, a naval vessel named after the gay rights activist, to USNS Oscar V. Peterson, a World War II naval officer. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth cited a desire to remove "politics" from ship naming, reversing a previous administration's policy of...
Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot on June 14th. Their beloved golden retriever, Gilbert, was also mortally wounded in the attack and later euthanized. Remarkably, Gilbert's ashes lay in state alongside the Hortmans at the Minnesota Capitol, a unique honor for a pet....
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, effective September 2, 2025. This decision, following a review of conditions in Haiti, concludes that the situation has improved enough to allow safe return for Haitian citizens. DHS encourages use of the CBP Home app for...
Trump's admission of allowing Iran to bomb a US airbase sparks minimal outrage. His administration attacks journalists contradicting his claims of Iran's nuclear site obliteration. Senate Republicans attack the Senate Parliamentarian. Trump's cuts to political violence prevention funding are highlighted, alongside his administration's civil rights rollbacks and...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Trump's claim of obliterating Iran's nuclear program, contradicting Senator Chris Murphy and NYT reporting. Meanwhile, CNN revealed secret talks to ease sanctions on Iran in exchange for a nuclear freeze. Trump's unpopular budget reconciliation bill, including tax cuts for the wealthy and...
The Trump administration is nearing completion of several trade deals with Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, potentially easing tariff tensions before July 9th, when a tariff pause expires. While an India deal is delayed, progress is being made on frameworks, not final agreements. A deal with Japan is...
President Trump announced a new trade agreement with China focusing on rare earth minerals, not tariffs. This follows months of tariff fluctuations. While initially described as a tariff deal, the agreement establishes a framework for implementing a prior Geneva accord. China will supply rare earths, leading to...
Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou, during a mainland China visit, advocated for peaceful and democratic unification of Taiwan and mainland China. Speaking unscripted, he explicitly rejected the use or threat of force, emphasizing respect for the will of the Taiwanese people. This statement marks a significant departure from previous...
President Trump announced a new trade deal with India, following a recent agreement with China. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the deal, though details remain undisclosed. The agreement may relate to rare earth minerals and magnets, as previously discussed, or represent a separate accord. China's Commerce Ministry...
Slovakia vetoed the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia due to concerns over the REPowerEU roadmap, which aims to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027. Prime Minister Robert Fico opposes the roadmap, citing potential price increases and economic harm to Slovakia. He demands financial compensation and guarantees...
