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Ridgewood NJ, President Donald Trump took a significant step toward eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, signing an executive order on Thursday aimed at downsizing the federal agency and shifting education responsibilities back to the states.
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The U.S. debt and deficit crisis escalated during President Donald Trump’s first month in office, with the budget deficit surpassing $1 trillion before the fiscal year even hit the halfway mark. Despite a slight slowdown in government spending, revenues remain far behind expenditures, according to a Treasury Department report released Wednesday.
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Ridgewood NJ, the U.S. has officially implemented broad 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada, marking a significant shift in trade policy under President Donald Trump. The tariffs, which were delayed for a month to allow negotiations on drug trafficking and migration, are now in full force.
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Washington DC, President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to create a U.S. Crypto Reserve, aiming to bolster the digital asset industry after what he describes as years of regulatory attacks under the Biden Administration.
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Washington DC, a tense Oval Office meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance on Friday has sparked controversy, with reports suggesting that anti-Trump Democrats may have influenced Zelenskyy to reject a rare earth minerals deal.
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Washington DC, in a historic move, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday, officially designating English as the national language of the United States. This marks the first time in U.S. history that a single national language has been formally established at the federal level.
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Ridgewood NJ, President Donald Trump is off to a strong start in his return to the White House, with a 52% approval rating, according to a Harvard CAPS/Harris poll. The survey reveals that 33% of Americans strongly approve of Trump’s performance, while 19% somewhat approve. Meanwhile, 43% disapprove, and 5% remain undecided.
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Washington DC, the long-rumored client list of convicted sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein is now on the desk of US Attorney General Pam Bondi, bringing the document one step closer to potential public release.
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Washington DC, a recent USA Today headline has sparked controversy over the politicization of the U.S. Justice Department. The article argues that President Donald Trump disrupted efforts—established after Watergate—to keep the DOJ free from presidential interference. But is that a fair assessment?
Continue reading Media Bias? Examining Political Influence in the Justice System
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Washington DC, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are taking bold steps to shrink the federal workforce, implementing mass terminations, probationary firings, and a government-wide reduction in force (RIF). These actions have already triggered legal challenges from unions and civil rights groups, as the administration moves forward with its streamlining efforts.
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Tech mogul Elon Musk joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday to defend the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a controversial initiative aimed at streamlining federal operations. Speaking from the Resolute Desk, Musk addressed concerns over the department’s efforts to dismantle federal agencies, cut government jobs, and take over payment systems within the U.S. Treasury Department.
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Washington DC, Recent remarks from President Donald Trump and his allies have reignited discussions about the possibility of a third term, despite the constitutional ban on any president serving more than two terms.
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Ridgewood NJ, the U.S. Department of Education has been under fire, with President Donald Trump leading the charge to shut it down or drastically reduce its influence. Critics argue that despite over $1 trillion in spending, student performance has stagnated or declined.
Continue reading Is the U.S. Department of Education a Trillion-Dollar Failure?
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Washington DC, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, aiming to drive economic development, infrastructure expansion, and global influence. The fund, which could also be used to acquire TikTok, is part of a broader strategy to monetize U.S. assets and reduce reliance on Treasury debt.
Yogi Berra was a brilliant baseball player and manager. He is also famous for his comically wise sayings which are known as ‘Yogiisms’. This fits the current political climate, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”
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Washington DC, in a move reminiscent of Elon Musk’s radical transformation of Twitter, President Donald Trump and Musk—now leading the Department of Government Efficiency—are applying the same aggressive restructuring tactics to the federal bureaucracy. Their plan? A sweeping, overnight renovation that rewards those who align with their vision and encourages others to leave.
Continue reading Trump and Musk’s “Drain the Swamp” Federal Overhaul: A Bold Move or a Risky Bet?