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Putin Pauses, Trump Reverses, Ukraine Strikes Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hesitating on a ceasefire as tensions escalate. The White House has reversed its position on sending weapons to Ukraine, while a major Ukrainian drone attack…

CBO Projects 10 Million More Uninsured Due to Trump’s Mega-Package

A sweeping tax and spending cuts package signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4 is projected to result in 10 million additional uninsured Americans by 2034, according…

Trump Media Amasses $2 Billion in Bitcoin, Boosting President’s Net Worth

Trump Media and Technology Group announced Monday that it has amassed roughly $2 billion in bitcoin and related assets, marking a significant pivot towards cryptocurrency as a core part of…

Six Months Into Trump’s Second Term, Voters Stay Deeply Divided

Jaclyn Taylor and Lawrence Malinconico live on opposite sides of the deep political divide shaping America today. Taylor, a businesswoman in Iowa, praised President Donald Trump’s first six months, grading…

Harvard and Trump Lawyers Face Off in Court Over Funding Dispute

Lawyers representing Harvard University and the Trump administration faced off in a Boston courtroom Monday over the president’s decision to withhold billions in federal funding from Harvard’s education programs. The…

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Vows to Remain in Office Despite Election Defeat

Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba pledged to remain in office on Monday despite his ruling coalition suffering significant losses in the upper house elections. The disappointing results have led some members…

Inflation Expectations Drop to Pre-Tariff Levels in Latest University of Michigan Survey

Consumers’ concerns over tariff-driven inflation have eased somewhat, according to the University of Michigan’s latest Survey of Consumers released Friday. The overall sentiment index for July rose 1.8% from June,…

House Passes Trump’s $9 Billion DOGE Cuts Package in Another Legislative Victory

House Republicans early Friday gave final approval to a $9 billion package of spending cuts targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting, marking a victory for President Donald Trump and his…

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…