An investigation is underway into attempts to impersonate Donald Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, via text messages and phone calls targeting senators, governors, and business executives. The impersonator falsely claimed to be Wiles, who has extensive contacts within the Republican party and is a key advisor to Trump....
Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of "Chrisley Knows Best," were pardoned by President Trump after serving time for tax evasion and bank fraud. Todd, maintaining his innocence at a Nashville press conference, thanked Trump and Alice Johnson for their roles in securing the pardon. His daughter, Savannah, was...
The Trump administration has formally notified Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, that their sanctuary city policies violate federal law. The Department of Homeland Security's executive order demands policy revisions to comply with federal immigration rules, citing obstruction of enforcement. Both cities previously affirmed their commitment to...
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration, allowing the revocation of temporary legal status for over 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision overturns a lower court ruling that prevented the immediate termination of the Biden-era program granting temporary residency and work permits. Justices...
Elon Musk is leaving his post as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after a 130-day tenure marked by legal challenges, clashes with cabinet members, and unsubstantiated claims of government efficiency improvements. His departure, framed as the end of his scheduled time, will likely have minimal impact...
Donald Trump's second term has seen him continue to push unsubstantiated conspiracy theories, including claims about Joe Biden's use of an autopen and the assassination of JFK. Despite promises to expose a 'deep state' and deliver retribution, his administration's actions have fallen short of supporters' expectations. While some...
Senator Ron Johnson is leading the opposition against the House-passed tax and spending bill, citing its deficit-expanding impacts. Johnson, a Wisconsin Republican, is demanding significant changes, despite acknowledging the unlikelihood of splitting the bill. While he supports President Trump, he criticizes the bill as "false advertising." His opposition,...
President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge following his conviction for falsifying business records. He was found guilty on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments during the 2016 election. Trump is appealing the conviction, arguing the case should be in federal court due to presidential immunity....
A stark contrast exists between the welcoming environment experienced by Chinese students in the US during the 1970s and 80s, and the current Trump administration's stricter visa policies. Haipei Shue, a sociology graduate student who arrived in 1987, recalled a period of open academic exchange. Now, the administration...
The Trump administration imposed new sanctions on China, including visa restrictions for Chinese students and technology export controls, due to China's perceived failure to uphold trade commitments made earlier this month. These actions, seen as a unified administration strategy, stem from frustration over China's continued export restrictions on rare...
