Pentagon office overseeing testing of President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system was drastically downsized from over 100 employees to 30, following a request for a meeting from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Defense officials claim the move, ordered by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, was a retaliatory...
President Trump's widespread imposition of tariffs, bypassing Congress, has been challenged in court. A judge ruled that Trump exceeded his authority using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify tariffs on various countries. While the administration appealed, the ruling casts doubt on Trump's ability to unilaterally...
President Trump announced the firing of National Portrait Gallery director Kim Sajet, citing her partisan views and support for DEI initiatives. The legality of this action is questionable, as the Smithsonian Institution, which houses the gallery, is largely independent of the federal government. The museum's bylaws lack termination...
The Supreme Court temporarily allowed the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, potentially exposing nearly a million to deportation. This follows a similar ruling concerning Venezuelan migrants. The court offered no explanation, but two justices...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a list identifying over 500 cities and counties across 35 states, including Portland and other Oregon locations, as "sanctuary jurisdictions." The DHS claims these jurisdictions obstruct federal immigration enforcement. The criteria for inclusion remain unclear, sparking criticism for inconsistencies. The...
A federal appeals court halted President Trump's mass firings across multiple federal agencies. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Trump's executive order exceeded his constitutional authority, siding with federal employee unions and other groups who challenged the layoffs. The court stated that Congress, not the President,...
The FBI's decades-long investigation into Chinese students and professors suspected of espionage has prompted concerns among experts. A new, more aggressive State Department policy to revoke visas of Chinese students, announced by Secretary Rubio, is feared to harm American research. Former FBI agent Greg Milonovich argues that the...
French President Macron criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, warning of a credibility loss for the West if Israel receives a 'free pass'. He threatened a harder EU stance if the humanitarian situation isn't addressed. Israel's foreign ministry retorted, asserting aid facilitation and dismissing Macron's concerns. The dispute...
A video appearing to show Brigitte Macron slapping Emmanuel Macron went viral, reigniting rumors about their relationship. The video fueled existing tabloid speculation about Brigitte's gender, Emmanuel's sexuality, and the authenticity of their marriage. Their relationship began when Emmanuel was 15 and Brigitte was his 40-year-old teacher, facing...
The Trump administration mistakenly deported Jordin Melgar-Salmeron to El Salvador, violating a court order. This is the fourth known instance of the administration improperly deporting immigrants. Melgar-Salmeron's lawyer plans to seek his return and hold officials in contempt. The administration cited 'administrative errors,' including missed emails and an...
