The Trump administration orchestrated a large-scale prisoner exchange with Venezuela, releasing approximately 250 Venezuelans detained in El Salvador in return for 10 American hostages. The swap, facilitated partly by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, concluded a controversial March deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador. While the US classified the...
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced a bill to repeal Medicaid cuts from a recently passed domestic policy bill, despite voting for the original bill. This action highlights a trend in Congress under President Trump where Republican lawmakers vote for bills they criticize, fearing repercussions from the President. Many...
President Trump is set to sign the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan bill easing stablecoin issuance by banks. The act, a key Trump priority, aims to boost the cryptocurrency industry and increase public trust in stablecoins. While lauded by some as a step towards clearer regulations, critics, including Rep....
Wisconsin Elections Commission investigated former Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl's actions during a crisis involving 193 uncounted ballots from the November 2024 election. Witzel-Behl was on vacation for 17 days, during which she baked "thousands" of cookies and organized their delivery to city staff. The commission's report criticized...
President Trump is scrutinizing the Federal Reserve's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation, citing excessive marble use as evidence of mismanagement by Chair Jerome Powell. However, the marble's inclusion stemmed from recommendations by Trump's own appointees to a local commission, who favored a more classical design. The White House is...
President Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to unseal Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury testimony following a Wall Street Journal report detailing a potentially incriminating letter. Bondi pledged to seek court approval for release. This action follows growing pressure from Trump supporters for transparency in the Epstein investigation, despite...
Brazilian police raided Jair Bolsonaro's home and office, placing him under house arrest with an ankle monitor. The Supreme Court ordered the restrictions due to concerns he might flee to the US. Bolsonaro faces decades in prison over an alleged coup attempt, which he denies. The raid...
President Trump's decision on whether to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remains uncertain, with internal administration disagreements on the legality of such a move. While Trump believes Powell is too cautious with interest rate cuts, some within the Treasury Department argue that removing Powell requires a serious ethical...
A new AP-NORC poll reveals that most Americans believe the recently passed Republican tax and spending bill primarily benefits the wealthy, despite GOP claims it helps working-class individuals. About two-thirds expect the law to favor the rich, while most think it will harm low-income individuals. Even some Republicans...
President Trump's second term has seen his family businesses amass hundreds of millions of dollars, primarily through cryptocurrency ventures and overseas deals. This unprecedented influx of funds from billionaires and foreign governments raises significant concerns about conflicts of interest. While Trump promotes his crypto investments and claims they...
