WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump, in a wide-ranging interview aired May 4 on NBC’s Meet the Press, dismissed the idea of running for a third presidential term, refused to take responsibility for the economy’s downturn, and showed uncertainty about his constitutional obligations regarding immigration enforcement. The interview, conducted May 2 with host Kristen Welker, marks…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump removed National Security Adviser Mike Waltz on Thursday, naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as his interim replacement in a significant reorganization of the Trump administration’s national security team. Rubio Takes Dual Role Amid First Major Trump Term Shakeup In a surprise announcement on social media, Trump confirmed that Waltz…
Deal unlocks investment in Ukraine’s natural resources as part of post-war recovery The United States and Ukraine have signed a landmark agreement on the joint development of Ukraine’s mineral and energy resources, marking a strategic partnership that links economic reconstruction with future US security assistance. A Strategic Move Amid War and Recovery After months of…
President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail-style spotlight on April 29 with a defiant rally in Warren, Michigan, defending his controversial first 100 days in office. Despite sliding approval ratings and growing economic concerns, Trump painted his administration’s aggressive agenda as a historic success. “We’ve accomplished more in three months than most administrations in…
Tariffs, Alliances, and Expansionist Rhetoric Redefine U.S. Foreign Policy Embed from Getty Images WASHINGTON/TOKYO/BRUSSELS, April 27 (Reuters) — In his first 100 days back in office, President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping tariff war, slashed U.S. foreign aid, and disrupted alliances, setting the world order on an uncertain course. Trump has alienated allies, emboldened…
ICE Agents Detained Columbia Activist Without Legal Authorization New court filings submitted on April 24 reveal that immigration agents did not have a warrant when they arrested Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil in March, a fact the Trump administration has now admitted. This contradicts earlier claims by the agents, who initially reported they did possess…
Trump Signs Sweeping Executive Orders on Education Reform WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders on April 23 aimed at reshaping U.S. education policy. The directives cover artificial intelligence in schools, university accreditation, school discipline, foreign funding, and support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). AI in Classrooms One order promotes the…
Prosecutors Refuse to Admit Guilt, Resign in Protest WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) — Three federal prosecutors who led the criminal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned on Tuesday. Their decision comes in protest after the U.S. Department of Justice allegedly pressured them to express regret and admit wrongdoing for refusing to…
Gary Shapley was named acting commissioner of the IRS after Melanie Krause resigned, but has now been fired after Elon Musk did not ask for approval from Donald Trump The acting head of the IRS was dismissed on Friday following complaints from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to President Donald Trump that tech billionaire Elon Musk did not…
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in May on Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, which lower courts have blocked; the case could reshape constitutional interpretation. Supreme Court to hear Trump’s birthright citizenship challenge in May. The Supreme Court on Thursday kept on hold President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but agreed…
