The Supreme Court concluded its term by deciding six cases, including President Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. Lower courts blocked this executive order, and the Supreme Court considered the scope of nationwide injunctions. Other key cases involved religious rights regarding LGBTQ storybooks in...
EU President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a new world trade initiative uniting the EU and 12 CPTPP members, potentially sidelining the US. This ambitious plan aims to reform the global trading order, offering a rules-based alternative to the WTO. The initiative, described as 'mighty' by von der...
President Trump's attorney sent legal letters to CNN and The New York Times demanding retractions of their accurate reports on US airstrikes in Iran. Both news organizations rejected the demands, asserting the accuracy of their reporting on an early US intelligence assessment contradicting Trump's claims of complete destruction of...
Congressional Republicans removed a controversial "revenge tax" provision from President Trump's spending bill following a request from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The provision, Section 899, would have taxed companies with foreign owners from countries deemed to levy unfair taxes on U.S. firms. Bessent cited a new agreement with...
Following a classified briefing on US strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, senators remain divided on the impact. Republicans largely echoed President Trump's claim of complete obliteration, while Democrats expressed skepticism, citing intelligence assessments suggesting only a setback of months, not years. An early, low-confidence intelligence assessment indicated the strikes...
The US and China have reportedly signed a trade deal, finalizing an agreement reached in London earlier this month. The deal, described as an implementation framework for a May Geneva agreement, involves a revised tariff structure. While details remain scarce, officials suggest it brings greater certainty and fairness to...
A California judge ruled that the state can depose Trump administration officials regarding the deployment of thousands of troops to Los Angeles during immigration raids. Governor Newsom sued, arguing the troop deployment is illegal and provocative. The judge rejected the administration's attempt to move the case and stated...
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough's recent rulings on a Republican tax and immigration bill sparked outrage, with some calling for her dismissal. MacDonough advised against including certain measures, citing Senate rules. While her decisions have impacted both Democrats and Republicans in the past, the current controversy highlights the increasing...
Israel Hayom reports that Trump and Netanyahu agreed on a plan to end the Gaza war, involving Hamas's removal, Gazan emigration, hostage release, and joint Arab governance of Gaza. The Abraham Accords would expand to include Syria and Saudi Arabia. The US would recognize limited Israeli sovereignty in the...
The Air Force canceled the E-7 Wedgetail program due to escalating costs, rising from $588 million to $724 million, and survivability concerns. The decision, part of the fiscal 2026 budget, favors space-based alternatives for air moving target indicator (AMTI) missions. While acknowledging the Wedgetail's capabilities, officials cited the...
