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Washington DC, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could dramatically change how mail-in ballots are counted across the country, setting the stage for a potentially historic ruling that redefines the meaning of Election Day in America.
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Washington DC, in a pivotal decision with wide-ranging implications for executive power, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday sided with the Trump administration, granting a request that allows the president to fire members of certain independent federal agencies. However, the ruling notably excludes the Federal Reserve, reinforcing its special status as a quasi-private institution.
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Washington DC, in a high-stakes move impacting global trade, former President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has agreed to extend the deadline for imposing a 50% tariff on European Union exports to the United States. The extension follows a phone call with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and gives both sides until July 9, 2025, to negotiate a resolution.
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Washington DC, Congressman Van Drew discussed the passage of H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation.
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Washington DC, President Donald Trump expressed his sympathy and well-wishes on Sunday following the announcement that President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
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Washington DC, in a sweeping and controversial move, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the U.S. military to reduce the number of its highest-ranking officers — four-star generals and admirals — by at least 20%, citing the need to eliminate bureaucratic bloat and enhance warfighting effectiveness.
Continue reading Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Moves to Trim Bloated Military Hierarchy
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Washington DC, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced a series of new measures to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply—a significant milestone in the administration’s broader initiative to Make America Healthy Again.
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New York New York , Nadine Arslanian Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, has been found guilty on 15 federal charges related to a sprawling bribery and corruption scheme that also involved foreign governments and New Jersey businessmen. The verdict was handed down in federal court in Manhattan following a four-week trial.
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Washington DC, emotions ran high at the White House press briefing on Wednesday, April 16, as Patty Morin, the grieving mother of murder victim Rachel Morin, took the podium to denounce her daughter’s killer — and to deliver a fiery rebuke of political leadership she says failed her family.
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Washington DC, the U.S.-China trade war has entered a new chapter. In a sharp response to the Trump administration’s aggressive trade policies, China announced new retaliatory tariffs of 84% on U.S. imports early Wednesday, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
Continue reading The Art of the Deal: Market Zooms After Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause
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Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that nations around the world are hurrying to Washington to negotiate “highly tailored” trade deals with the United States, as the administration ramps up efforts to rebalance global trade through new tariffs and reciprocal trade policies.
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Washington DC, Senator Cory Booker aka Spartacus (D-NJ) has made history by breaking the record for the longest Senate floor speech, surpassing Senator Ted Cruz’s previous filibuster record of 21 hours and 19 minutes. Booker, who took the floor around 7 p.m. ET on Monday, delivered a nearly 18-hour-long speech, heavily criticizing the Trump administration’s policies and actions.
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Washington DC, the Trump administration’s ongoing reduction of the federal workforce has led to another round of mass layoffs, with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cutting nearly 25% of its 82,000 employees. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline government operations, with more than 55,000 federal workers dismissed this year—excluding 75,000 who accepted buyouts.
Continue reading Major Federal Layoffs Continue in Washington as HHS Cuts Workforce by 25%
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Washington DC, at 4 PM ET today, President Donald Trump will unveil a sweeping tariff plan aimed at reshaping global trade and boosting U.S. manufacturing. The White House has framed the move as a critical step in leveling the playing field for American businesses while encouraging companies to bring production and repatriate manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.
Continue reading ‘Liberation Day’ for Trade: Trump Administration to Announce Major Tariff Plan
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Washington DC, Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again sparked national debate, revealing a stunning chart that claims millions of noncitizens have been issued Social Security numbers by the U.S. government.
Continue reading Elon Musk Unveils ‘Mind-Blowing’ Social Security Data on Noncitizens
