Cameron Hamilton, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was abruptly dismissed on Thursday, less than a month before the start of hurricane season. The firing follows Hamilton’s public opposition to the Trump administration’s proposals to significantly reduce or even eliminate FEMA, an agency responsible for coordinating […]
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Rep. Jamie Raskin Introduces Bill to Make Trump Tariff Costs Transparent for Shoppers
Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has introduced new legislation that would require large retailers across the United States to clearly display how much of an item’s price is due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The bill, called the Truth in Tariffs Act, aims to shine a light on the impact […]
Trump Administration Considers Suspending Habeas Corpus Amid Immigration Enforcement Push
The Trump administration is “actively looking at” suspending the writ of habeas corpus for migrants as part of its intensified deportation efforts, according to recent statements from a senior White House official. Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the White House, told reporters on May 9 that […]
Trump Administration Set to Accept Lavish Boeing 747-8 Jet from Qatar as New Air Force One
In a move described as unprecedented in both scale and symbolism, the Trump administration is preparing to accept a super-luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar. The aircraft, valued at approximately $400 million, is intended to serve as the new Air Force One for President Donald […]
Karoline Leavitt Affirms 10% Tariff Policy
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Friday that the United States will maintain a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all countries, a policy that will persist even as the administration negotiates new trade deals. “The president is committed to the 10% baseline tariff, not just for the United […]
Trump becomes first president to fire the Librarian of Congress
President Donald Trump has fired Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress. The termination, delivered via email on Thursday evening by Trent Morse, deputy director of presidential personnel, was effective immediately and offered no public explanation for the decision. There is no record of any other president firing a sitting Librarian […]
U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal: What’s in the Agreement and What Does It Really Change?
The United States and the United Kingdom have announced a new trade agreement, marking the first major deal since President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs earlier this year. While both governments have hailed the accord as a breakthrough, the actual impact on transatlantic trade is limited, with many core tariffs […]
House Passes “Gulf of America Act”
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 276, the “Gulf of America Act of 2025,” a bill that would officially rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” The legislation directs all federal agencies to update their documents and maps to reflect the new name within 180 […]
Department of Education Terminates Key Grant for PBS Children’s Programming
The U.S. Department of Education has abruptly terminated the long-standing “Ready To Learn” grant, a move that will strip $23 million in funding from PBS children’s shows and educational initiatives nationwide. The decision, announced last week, is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce or eliminate […]
House Republicans Advance Plan to Sell Federal Lands in Nevada, Utah Amid Housing, Tax Cut Debate
House Republicans have advanced a controversial amendment authorizing the sale of thousands of acres of federal public land in Nevada and Utah. The amendment, introduced by Reps. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) and Celeste Maloy (R-Utah), were approved late Tuesday night as part of a broader budget reconciliation package after a marathon […]
