Trump Administration Searches for Funds to Pay Federal Officers During Shutdown
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, the Trump administration is searching for alternative financial mechanisms to ensure federal law enforcement officers continue to be paid. With Republicans…
Vance Claims ACA Tax Credits Are Rife With Fraud Amid Shutdown
Vice President JD Vance accused Democrats of “hostage-taking” in the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, as the political stalemate continues over Democratic demands to extend expiring healthcare subsidies. The Healthcare Policy…
Obama’s Democracy Warnings Now Seem Aimed at the U.S.
Former President Barack Obama recently warned of a “rising wave of authoritarianism sweeping the globe,” even in nations once considered immune to democratic erosion. Speaking with democracy activists from Hungary…
Trump Says Administration Has Found Funds to Pay Troops During Shutdown
The Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers across a range of government agencies on Friday, the tenth day of the prolonged U.S. government shutdown. President Donald Trump…
Trump Responds to China’s Rare Earth Limits With Threat of 100% Tariffs
President Donald Trump declared on Friday that he will impose a 100% tariff on all imports from China, dramatically escalating the ongoing trade conflict between the two nations. In the…
Carney Teases Budget Plans With School Meal Program and Automatic Tax Filing
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will begin preparing pre-filled tax returns for more low-income people with simple tax situations. The goal is…
Trump Claims Many Federal Workers Being Laid Off Amid Shutdown
The Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers across a range of government agencies on Friday, the tenth day of the protracted U.S. government shutdown. President Donald Trump…
Trump Calls Nobel Winner Machado After His Administration Condemned Her Award
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado on Friday, shortly after his own administration publicly denounced the committee that granted her the honor. President…
Trump Threatens to Double Tariffs With New 100% China Duty
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that he would impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month. In the same post, President Trump declared…
Trump Administration Issues Loan Forgiveness Notices Amid Government Shutdown
Despite the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Education has begun sending out notices to student loan borrowers informing them that their debt will soon be canceled. Multiple notices…
James Comey’s Trial Scheduled for Jan. 5 After Trump-Backed Charges
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday morning to federal criminal charges that President Donald Trump had publicly sought. Judge Michael Nachmanoff set Comey’s trial to begin…
Trump Says Canadians Will Return to the US Once Trade Deal Is Reached
President Donald Trump predicted that Canadians will resume traveling to the United States once a trade agreement is successfully reached. While meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval…