Following the antisemitic murder of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Israel. She visited the Western Wall, offering prayers and leaving a message of support. Noem vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice, echoing President Trump's condemnation of the killings and calls...
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc needs until July 9th to finalize a trade deal with the US. This follows a "good" phone call with President Trump, who recently threatened steep tariffs on EU goods. While the EU is committed to a swift resolution and...
The Texas House passed Senate Bill 10, mandating Ten Commandments displays in public schools. The bill, using the King James Bible version, now returns to the Senate for concurrence before heading to Governor Abbott for his expected signature. Opponents argue it violates the Establishment Clause of the First...
Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell urged Princeton graduates to protect democracy, highlighting American universities' importance amid the Trump administration's attacks on higher education. The administration barred Harvard from enrolling international students, a move temporarily blocked by a court. This action follows funding cuts and increased pressure on universities....
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced that Japan aims to finalize tariff negotiations with the U.S. by the G7 summit in May. Following a recent round of talks in Washington and a phone call between Ishiba and President Trump, progress is reported, focusing on trade expansion, non-tariff barriers, and...
Senate fiscal conservatives Ron Johnson and an unnamed colleague plan to significantly amend the House-passed bill supporting President Trump's domestic agenda. Johnson criticized the House's rushed process and the bill's projected deficit increase, suggesting sufficient Senate opposition exists to halt progress unless President Trump commits to spending cuts. ...
Despite the likely assassination of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar on May 13, the IDF reports Hamas remains a significant threat. The IDF's strategy has shifted to attrition, targeting remaining fighters and controlling Gaza's resources to weaken Hamas's influence. While Hamas's rocket capabilities and organized fighting forces have been...
Senate Republicans are threatening to block Donald Trump's tax-cut bill unless he significantly reduces government spending. Senator Ron Johnson warned that they have enough votes to stop the bill, citing concerns about a projected $4 trillion increase to the national debt. Other Republicans, including Rand Paul, also voiced...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is under federal investigation for allegedly prioritizing Black hires in his administration. His defense cites a long history of ethnic-based patronage in Chicago politics, arguing that Black residents deserve their 'turn' after historical inequities. Critics, including Latino leaders, contend this approach is divisive and...
President Trump renewed his criticism of Harvard University, days after a judge blocked the administration's attempt to revoke the university's ability to enroll international students. Trump claimed some international students' home countries are unfriendly and don't contribute to their education. Harvard argued the revocation violated the First Amendment....
