President Trump received an extravagant welcome in Saudi Arabia, contrasting sharply with Joe Biden's visit three years prior. The visit focused on strengthening US-Saudi relations and securing business deals, with human rights concerns seemingly sidelined. Trump praised Prince Mohammed, describing him as a friend and emphasizing the strong bilateral...
A federal judge ruled that President Trump can utilize the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan citizens proven to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang. This is the first instance of a federal judge approving Trump's proclamation labeling the gang as a foreign terrorist organization. While...
The White House announced President Trump secured $600 billion in deals during his Saudi Arabia visit. However, details released were vague and totaled significantly less. Many of the cited projects were already underway before Trump's presidency. The announcement preceded Trump's speech at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum, where he...
French President Macron affirmed France's commitment to imposing sanctions on Russia, while expressing willingness to discuss a shared nuclear umbrella with European allies under specific conditions. He emphasized that France wouldn't bear the cost of others' security and that nuclear deployment authority remains solely with the French president. ...
House Republicans swiftly advanced President Trump's ambitious bill encompassing tax cuts, spending reductions, and heightened border security. The $5 trillion tax cut package, partially offset by spending cuts and tax code changes, includes permanent individual income tax cuts, elimination of taxes on tips and overtime, and a temporary auto...
In a Riyadh speech, President Trump criticized past US interventionist foreign policies, praising instead a focus on national interests and traditions. He announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria to aid Turkey and Saudi Arabia, and offered Iran a new path while threatening further pressure if rejected. Trump also...
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has placed a hold on all Justice Department political nominees due to concerns over the Trump administration's plan to accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar as Air Force One. Schumer cites national security risks and potential Emoluments Clause violations. He demands...
A federal school voucher bill, allocating $5 billion for private school tuition, homeschooling, and virtual learning, is nearing passage. This House Republican budget proposal marks a significant victory for private school choice advocates, potentially extending vouchers nationwide for the first time. While celebrated as historic, the bill still faces...
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Thursday regarding President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. This order, blocked by lower courts, seeks to redefine the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause. The Supreme Court's focus may be less on the constitutionality of birthright citizenship itself and...
House Republicans inserted a provision into the Budget Reconciliation bill that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade. This sweeping measure, introduced by Rep. Brett Guthrie, blocks state and local laws governing AI systems, impacting existing regulations in states like California and New York. The...
