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House Narrowly Passes Trump's Tax & Spending Bill; What's Next In The Senate
The House narrowly passed President Trump’s massive tax and spending legislation package, called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” on Thursday with a 215–214 vote, fulfilling House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) goal of passing the legislation before the Memorial Day holiday.
Trump Clashes With South African President As He Alleges White Farmer Genocide
President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa had a heated exchange Wednesday in the Oval Office after Trump alleged there is a genocide taking place against white farmers in South Africa.
Trump Presses GOP To Unite Behind His "Big, Beautiful" Tax Cut Bill
President Trump met with House Republicans on Tuesday to urge conservative holdouts to support his signature budget legislation that would deliver massive tax cuts while also adding more than $3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade. The debt currently sits at about $37 trillion.
Former President Biden Faces Questions After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden, 82, said he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer Friday that has already spread to his bones, his team announced Sunday.
Ex-FBI Head James Comey Investigated For '8647' Post Viewed As Threat To Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey is under fire for a photo he posted on Instagram Thursday that showed seashells on a beach arranged to form the numbers “8647,” which many are interpreting as a call to eliminate (or assassinate) President Trump.
Supreme Court Weighs Judges' Power Over Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban
Arguments took place in the last case of the Supreme Court term today. It could have massive impacts on how Trump and future presidents implement their policy agenda.
Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions, Inks Saudi Deals
President Trump kicked off his first major foreign trip of his second term in Saudi Arabia — breaking tradition by visiting Riyadh before any European or North American ally. The first foreign trip of his first term was also to the Gulf kingdom. Since World War II, U.S. presidents have traditionally prioritized visiting more traditional allies in the first foreign trips of their terms.
U.S. & China Cut Tariffs By 115% In Temporary Trade Deal
The U.S. and China agreed Monday to reduce tariffs on each other’s goods by 115% for an initial 90-day period, while trade talks continue.
Second Outage At Newark Airport In Two Weeks As Radar Screens Go Dark
Radar screens at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport went dark again early Friday morning — the second outage in two weeks.
Pope Leo XIV: The First American Pope
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday. His first words: “Peace be with you.”
Conclave to Elect Pope Begins as Cardinals Take Oath of Secrecy
Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis on April 21.
New Canadian PM Tells Trump Country Not For Sale; President Responds ‘Never Say Never’
President Donald Trump met with new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House on Tuesday, taking a slightly softer tone on his calls to annex Canada and make it the 51st state. Trump conceded that "it takes two to tango," but insisted that if Canada were to join the U.S. it would mean "a lot of advantages" like a massive tax cut for the Canadians and a free military.
Newark Airport Woes Spell Trouble Ahead Of Summer Travel Season
Air traffic control staffing issues continued to cause major delays on Monday at Newark Liberty International Airport — one of the three major airports serving the New York City area and busiest U.S. airports. Issues at the airport are now stretching into a second straight week. And, Aviation reporter Peter Greenberg told Mo News that "it's not just Newark, it's the Northeast Corridor" which runs from Boston to Washington, D.C. that is facing these staffing problems.
Trump Says He's Defunding NPR and PBS, But Can He?
President Donald Trump issued an executive order late Thursday directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to “cease federal funding” to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) over concerns of left-wing bias. Congress appropriated around $535 million this fiscal year to CPB, a publicly-funded nonprofit that funnels money to the media organizations.
Trump Sidelines Mike Waltz To U.N. After Signal Group Chat Scandal
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Michael Waltz, and one of his top deputies, Alex Wong, stepped down Thursday, just over a month after the Signal chat fallout. But Waltz is not totally leaving Trump’s orbit; the president later announced he is nominating the former Florida congressman to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Americans May See Some Empty Store Shelves In June As China Tariffs Make Impact
Shipments from China to the U.S. West Coast are expected to plummet by around 35% next week compared to a year ago, as President Trump’s 145% tariffs on Chinese goods take effect. Consumers are expected to feel the pain — both in lack of supply and higher prices — as soon as this month.
100 Days Of Trump: Tariffs, State Of The Economy & A Phone Call With Jeff Bezos
Today marks the 100th day of President Trump’s second term, which he won by convincing voters he could grow the U.S. economy and bring down prices.
But, the latest economic data shows he still has a major uphill climb there due to some of his own policies. Consumer confidence fell sharply in April to its lowest level since October 2011 amid fears of rising prices and a possible recession. The catalyst: Trump launching his tariff war.
Trump Admin Touts Immigration Crackdown Going Into 100 Days Of Second Term
President Trump is signing two new immigration-related executive orders today. One directs Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to publish lists of “sanctuary cities,” where local authorities restrict cooperation with federal immigration officials.
FBI Arrests Judge For Allegedly Obstructing Immigration Case
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI on Friday and charged with two federal felonies — obstruction and concealing an individual. She’s been accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last week after a recent hearing in her courtroom. Dugan faces up to six years in prison if convicted.