The Senate swiftly passed the "No Tax on Tips Act," a bill championed by President Trump and introduced by Senator Ted Cruz. The act creates a tax deduction up to $25,000 for reported cash tips, limited to those earning $160,000 or less in 2025. The bill passed unanimously,...
President Trump announced a $175 billion plan for a space-based missile defense system called "Golden Dome." The system would involve thousands of satellites to intercept missiles globally, even those launched from space. While experts acknowledge the technological challenges and potential vulnerabilities, including counterattacks and the evolving nature of...
President Trump announced a new missile defense system, "Golden Dome," with an initial budget of $25 billion, potentially costing far more. The system, partly inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, aims to counter next-generation threats, including hypersonic weapons and space-based attacks. It will utilize land, sea, and space-based technologies,...
Israel accepted a US-brokered deal, based on the Witkoff framework, for the return of hostages held by Hamas. However, Hamas continues to reject the proposal, leading to a stalemate in negotiations. While a senior Israeli negotiating team returned home, a smaller team remains in Doha to signal continued...
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, who last year urged President Biden to end his re-election campaign, feels vindicated following Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. A new book, "Original Sin," details concerns among Democrats about Biden's fitness for office, which were dismissed by his staff. While some Democrats express sympathy for Biden,...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem incorrectly defined habeas corpus during a Senate hearing, claiming it grants the president the right to deport people without due process. Senator Maggie Hassan corrected her, highlighting habeas corpus as a fundamental right protecting individuals from unlawful detention. A DHS assistant secretary defended...
Following Romania's presidential election, US tech moguls Elon Musk and David Sacks, both Trump advisors, questioned the election's legitimacy, alleging irregularities and criticizing the disqualification of a pro-Russia candidate. Their claims contradict the US embassy's observation of the voting process and the congratulatory message from the interim head of...
The Trump administration's FDA announced new restrictions on COVID-19 vaccine approvals, limiting fall booster shots to seniors and high-risk individuals. This policy shift, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, requires larger studies for healthier populations before widespread approval, marking a departure from previous annual recommendations for all...
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are pushing for a complete repeal of the EU's corporate sustainability directive. This move, aligning with a growing anti-green sentiment in the European Parliament, represents a significant escalation of the EU's pro-business agenda. Many businesses oppose the directive due...
Senators questioned Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about FEMA's response to recent devastating storms. Republican senators, including Josh Hawley (MO), pressed for expedited disaster declarations for Missouri and other states facing significant damage and loss of life. While some states reported positive on-the-ground FEMA responses, concerns remain regarding...
