The measure aims to avert a government shutdown during the midterm campaign season while delaying a controversial presidential grant review policy. Senate appropriators released the stopgap measure, known as a continuing resolution, to maintain federal operations past the September 30 end of the fiscal year according to The Associated Press. The full Senate scheduled an … Read more
President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to revive his controversial plan for federal payouts to people he says were “badly treated” by the Obama and Biden administrations, telling senators that he would “push hard” for legislation to fund the payments if they did not confirm his nominee for attorney general. If the Senate does not … Read more
President Donald Trump has struggled to secure interest rate cuts despite his public pressure on the Federal Reserve, as rising borrowing costs and economic challenges complicate his re-election strategy. President Donald Trump has faced mounting challenges in his push to lower U.S. interest rates, a key pillar of his economic messaging that has clashed with … Read more
President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet for a rare, televised meeting at Camp David on Friday, July 31, 2026. Facing midterm elections and a grinding war with Iran, Trump seized the platform to tout his administration’s economic and foreign policy record while deflecting mounting political pressure. President Donald Trump traded the ornate halls of the … Read more
The United States and Israel are preparing a major bombing campaign targeting energy infrastructure in Iran, with strikes possible over the weekend. President Donald Trump has not yet given final authorization, and Israeli officials report no official request for full military coordination, Cbsnews. Washington and Jerusalem are weighing one of the harshest military strikes of … Read more
President Donald Trump appealed a federal ruling on July 31 that blocked him from officially using a settlement with the IRS. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams previously struck down the deal, which included a nearly $1.8 billion fund and tax immunity, as a form of self-dealing. The legal dispute surrounding President Donald Trump’s abandoned $10 … Read more
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a policy to require a $100,000 bond for some green-card applicants seeking permanent residency from U.S. consulates abroad. According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, the bond would be held by the government as collateral, with funds seized if the applicant accesses any public benefits—federal, state, local, or … Read more
Trump’s China Election Accusations: A Closer Look President Donald Trump has accused China of stealing 220 million U.S. voter files, calling the breach an “unprecedented election security nightmare.” The claim comes after Trump alleged that declassified documents reveal China’s illegal acquisition of sensitive data, alongside efforts to manipulate election outcomes. Declassified Documents and Alleged Voter … Read more
The U.S. dollar maintains a firm position in global markets as investors weigh the impact of potential U.S.-Iran de-escalation against shifting political landscapes in the United Kingdom and a weakening Japanese yen. According to Reuters, the dollar index hovers near 101, bolstered by expectations that U.S. interest rates will remain elevated, while the yen nears … Read more
Global health officials are facing a growing challenge as large-scale international sporting events coincide with the spread of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain. While fans like Washington-based corporate strategist Alex Doran continue to prioritize tournament festivities over localized health risks, public health experts warn that the intersection of mass gatherings and emerging pathogens exposes fundamental vulnerabilities … Read more