Republican senators are exploring ways to cut "waste, fraud, and abuse" in Medicare to offset costs of President Trump's domestic agenda. While President Trump supports targeting waste, he opposes benefit cuts. This move is controversial, with some Republicans voicing concerns about potential political backlash from older voters. Democrats...
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key economic indicator, has seen reduced data collection in three cities and increased statistical estimations, raising concerns about its accuracy. This follows government spending cuts under the Trump administration, leading economists to worry about the reliability of economic data. While the immediate impact...
Sen. Ted Cruz proposed a $10 billion addition to a budget reconciliation bill, primarily boosting NASA's human spaceflight programs. The largest allocations include $4.1 billion for SLS rockets (Artemis 4 & 5), $2.6 billion for completing the Gateway space station, and funding for a Mars Telecommunications Orbiter and ISS...
Donald Trump announced he will visit China after a "very good" phone call with President Xi Jinping. The call, their first since February's trade war, focused on trade and resulted in a reciprocal invitation to the White House. While Trump declared a "positive conclusion" for both countries, China's...
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed President Biden's former physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, for a deposition later this month. This follows O'Connor's refusal to voluntarily testify regarding President Biden's mental fitness, citing legal and ethical concerns and physician-patient privilege. Comer disputes these claims. The subpoena comes amid...
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Marlean Ames, an Ohio woman who claimed reverse discrimination after being passed over for a promotion and demoted. The ruling impacts 20 states and D.C., eliminating a higher bar for majority group members suing for discrimination under federal law. Justice Jackson's...
A massive military parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary will take place in Washington D.C. on June 14th, coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday. The two-hour spectacle will feature 7,500 troops, tanks, aircraft, and musical performances by country singers Scotty Hastings and Noah Hicks, and DJ Nyla Symone....
WorldPride 2024 in Washington D.C. draws hundreds of thousands, including many international attendees, despite concerns over the Trump administration's anti-LGBTQ+ policies. The event, featuring a parade near the White House and a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, serves as a demonstration of LGBTQ+ resilience and visibility. While some...
Former Homeland Security official Miles Taylor, who anonymously criticized President Trump, says he's facing repercussions after Trump issued an executive memo targeting him. The memo orders investigations into Taylor, potentially revoking his security clearance and impacting his employment. Taylor claims he's been threatened, doxxed, and faces financial ruin...
Former Republican congressman David Jolly, a vocal Donald Trump critic, announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid in Florida as a Democrat. Jolly, who left the Republican Party in 2018, cited disagreements over issues like affordability, education funding, and ethics as reasons for his switch. He aims to challenge the Republican...
