SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, secured a NASA contract in 2006 to transport cargo to the ISS, despite having no prior orbital launches. Its successful Falcon 1 launch in 2008 and subsequent Falcon 9 launches in 2010 and 2012, coupled with NASA funding, propelled SpaceX to become a cornerstone...
European leaders are working to avoid renewed reliance on cheap Russian gas to prevent Kremlin leverage. An American investor, Stephen Lynch, proposed buying the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline, pitching the idea to both German officials and the Trump administration, aiming for American control of the energy infrastructure. ...
Stephen Bannon, a former Trump aide, urged President Trump to investigate Elon Musk's immigration status, alleging he's an illegal alien and should be deported. This follows a public spat between Musk and Trump on social media. Bannon also advised Trump to cancel all Musk's government contracts. Musk recently resigned...
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...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel is arming Gaza clans to counter Hamas, a move he says protects Israeli soldiers. This follows a leak from a right-wing lawmaker alleging Israel is arming potentially unreliable groups, including those with ties to ISIS. One recipient, Yasser Abu Shabab, a...
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 US imposed sanctions on four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges: Solomy Balungi Bossa, Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza, Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini Gansou, and Beti Hohler. This action, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is retaliation for ICC investigations into US military personnel and Israeli officials, including...
