Elon Musk is ending his 130-day stint as a special government employee in President Trump's administration, a role focused on cost-cutting initiatives within a department referred to as 'Doge'. Musk expressed disappointment with Trump's budget, citing concerns about increased deficit spending. Despite his departure, Musk stated that the...
A federal court blocked President Trump's broad tariffs on China and other countries, ruling he lacked the authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The decision, from the U.S. Court of International Trade, significantly hampers Trump's trade negotiation strategy. The court found the 1977 law, primarily for...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the killing of senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, brother of Yahya Sinwar, also killed by Israel in October. The announcement, made during a Knesset speech, follows a May 13th Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital that reportedly killed Sinwar and ten aides. ...
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert condemned the current government's actions in Gaza, accusing them of war crimes due to their blockade of humanitarian aid and statements advocating starvation. He criticized the expanded military operations as unjustified and harmful to civilians. Olmert expressed hope for a change in government...
The Trump administration, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is imposing visa restrictions on foreign officials deemed complicit in censoring Americans. This action targets officials who undermine free speech rights, including those threatening US citizens for social media posts or demanding censorship on American tech platforms. The...
Donald Trump nominated Emil Bove, a controversial former DOJ official known for purging career officials and dropping the Eric Adams corruption case, to a federal appeals court judgeship. Bove's nomination sparked controversy due to his aggressive actions during his time at the DOJ, including shifting resources away from national...
President Trump defended his trade negotiation tactics, rejecting the label of "chickening out." He explained his strategy as setting high initial tariffs and then negotiating downwards, citing this approach as responsible for significant US investment. His fluctuating tariff threats have caused market volatility, with initial sell-offs followed by...
Former Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover, serving multiple life sentences since 1973 for drug trafficking and murder, has received a commutation from President Trump. Hoover, 74, co-founded the notorious Gangster Disciples gang. The commutation, confirmed by a White House official, follows Hoover's repeated requests for sentence reduction and...
Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson faced intense backlash at an Iowa town hall for supporting Donald Trump's tax-and-spending bill, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful bill." Audience members booed her praise of the bill and the "department of government efficiency." Hinson defended her vote, citing ethical acquisition of a jet...
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to deport pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil likely violates the Constitution. The government's justification—that Khalil's beliefs threaten U.S. foreign policy—was deemed potentially arbitrary. While the judge didn't order Khalil's release due to unresolved issues regarding his residency application, he will...
