House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicked off the 100-day countdown to the midterm elections on Sunday by unveiling the party’s Fighting for an Affordable America agenda in battleground Pennsylvania, according to the Associated Press. Joined by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro at a steelworkers’ union hall in the Lehigh Valley’s 7th District, Jeffries rallied support for … Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Thursday that the Trump administration is poised to help end the war in Ukraine, though diplomacy will require sustained effort and new ideas as past U.S.-mediated talks have stalled. According to Rubio, previous efforts proved unsuccessful or unfruitful, but President Donald Trump remains committed to the work if … Read more
Health advisers convened by the Food and Drug Administration are reviewing more than a half-dozen peptides, unproven substances that have gained popularity in wellness trends despite limited safety and efficacy data. Kennedy Jr. FDA Panel Weighs Compounding Safety for Popular Peptides Federal regulators are evaluating whether to allow seven popular peptides to be added to … Read more
The United States has engaged in nine consecutive nights of airstrikes against Iranian military infrastructure, responding to the death of an American service member in Iraq. As the conflict intensifies, Iran has retaliated with strikes on U.S.-allied nations Kuwait and Bahrain, while global energy prices have surged, with Brent crude trading above $86 per barrel … Read more
Southeast Asian diplomats are gathering in Manila this week to address a dual-front crisis: the escalating threat of a war between the United States and Iran and the persistent regional instability in Myanmar and the South China Sea. According to the Associated Press, the 11-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will use these meetings … Read more
President Donald Trump has formally endorsed Darline Graham to run for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham. The president announced his support on social media Friday, declaring that she “has been a WINNER all of her life” and encouraging her to launch a campaign to serve a full term … Read more
The United States has expanded its military campaign against Iran, targeting critical infrastructure including bridges, energy facilities, and port towers to pressure Tehran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Associated Press, the campaign has resulted in at least 38 deaths and over 400 injuries in Iran as of Friday morning, with Iranian … Read more
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime address at 9 p.m. Thursday, where he intends to discuss elections and voting machines. While the White House has suggested the content could still change, Trump has indicated the speech will address “election machines and integrity,” raising concerns among Democrats that he plans to revive unproven … Read more
President Donald Trump stated Wednesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should continue using traffic stops, appearing to contradict a recent policy shift intended to halt the practice. The president’s endorsement follows a series of fatal encounters involving federal immigration officers, including three deaths in the span of one week. Trump Backs Traffic Stops Amid … Read more
President Donald Trump has announced plans to scale back the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah, reviving a policy battle over federal land management that has shifted between administrations for years. According to the Associated Press, these actions seek to undo proclamations made by his predecessors, including President Joe Biden, who had … Read more