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Russia Claims It Shot Down 73 Ukrainian Drones, Including 3 Headed to Moscow

Russia’s defence ministry reported on Friday that its air defences destroyed 73 Ukrainian drones overnight, with three reportedly heading toward Moscow. Most interceptions occurred over Russia’s southwestern regions, including 31…

JD Vance’s Record Pace for Tie-Breaking Votes Highlights Challenges in Trump’s Agenda

It’s difficult to overstate how unpopular President Donald Trump’s agenda has become. On nearly every major issue, his policies face more opposition than the already unpopular president himself. A recent…

Trump Hosts Ceremony to Sign Bipartisan Legislation Targeting Fentanyl Traffickers

President Donald Trump hosted congressional leaders and families affected by the fentanyl crisis on Wednesday to sign bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers. The Halt All…

Trump Now Says It’s ‘Highly Unlikely’ He’ll Fire Powell After Earlier Comments

President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested it is “highly unlikely” he will fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite privately indicating otherwise just a day earlier. Trump told reporters in…

Trump Imposes 17% Tariff on Mexican Tomato Imports

The United States has enacted a 17% tariff on most tomatoes imported from Mexico, effective immediately. This follows the US government’s decision to withdraw from a longstanding trade agreement with…

EU and Canada Postpone Retaliatory Tariffs on US

Several U.S. trading partners have begun outlining their responses to new country-specific tariffs that President Donald Trump unveiled last week. These duties are set to take effect on August 1…

Russia Feels More Relief Than Concern Over US Tariff Threat

In the Oval Office on Monday, President Donald Trump took a firm stance, announcing new US arms shipments to Ukraine—funded by European governments—and warning of potential new tariffs aimed at…

Supreme Court Permits Trump to Move Forward with Mass Firings at Education Department

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump may move forward with his plan to carry out mass layoffs at the Department of Education, marking a significant win…

Trump Attempts to Rewrite History About Being ‘Fooled’ by Putin

It remains uncertain how lasting and serious President Donald Trump’s recent turn against Vladimir Putin will be. While Trump has recently criticized the Russian leader in unprecedented terms and promised…

Trump Administration Seeks Appeals Court Pause on Immigration Arrest Restrictions

The Trump administration on Monday requested a federal appeals court to temporarily halt a sweeping order issued by a California judge that restricts immigration arrests without probable cause in Southern…

Trump Administration Plans $1 Billion Budget for ‘Offensive’ Hacking Operations

The Trump administration, through the Department of Defense, has announced plans to spend $1 billion over four years on “offensive cyber operations.” This funding aims to enhance the U.S. Indo-Pacific…

Powell Requests Inspector General Review of $2.5 Billion Renovation After Trump Criticism

The Federal Reserve has brought in its inspector general to examine a major building expansion project that has drawn sharp criticism from the White House, according to sources familiar with…

Elon Musk and Trump Fans Push for Truth on X Over ‘Epstein Files’ After President Dismisses It

Elon Musk and numerous supporters of President Donald Trump have taken to X, expressing concerns over the handling of the “Epstein Files.” They claim the administration is suppressing the truth…

Trump Announces US Will Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Saying ‘They Desperately Need’ Them

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will provide Patriot air defense missile systems to Ukraine to aid in defending against escalating Russian drone and missile attacks. However, he…

Trump Says He Can ‘Certainly’ Fire Fed Chair Powell ‘If There’s Cause’

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated on Sunday that the Trump administration is “looking into” whether the president has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before…

EU Warns It May Retaliate Against US Tariffs if Trade Deal Fails

The European Union has warned it may respond with countermeasures if a trade agreement with the United States is not reached by August 1. This development adds a new dimension…

Trump Announces 35% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Starting August 1, Warns of Increased Levies if Ottawa Retaliates

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that tariffs on Canadian imports will increase to 35%, effective August 1. The move comes amid tensions over Canada’s retaliatory duties against the…

Grok 4 Appears to Consult Elon Musk for Responses to Controversial Questions

During xAI’s launch of Grok 4 on Wednesday night, Elon Musk livestreamed the event on his social platform X, stating that the company’s ultimate aim is to create a “maximally…

Trump Announces Deal to Send US Weapons to Ukraine via NATO

President Donald Trump told NBC on Thursday that the United States has struck a deal with NATO to send weapons to Ukraine through the alliance, with NATO covering the full…

India and China Work to Reset Relations, Approaching with Caution

After years of border tensions, India and China appear to be gradually moving toward improving relations, though significant challenges and mutual suspicions remain. Late last month, two senior Indian officials…