Author: Eleanor Stratton

The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, burst onto the scene with a mission to gut federal spending and streamline a bloated bureaucracy. Championed by President Donald Trump and led by billionaire Elon Musk, this temporary White House office has slashed contracts, fired thousands, and sparked a firestorm of debate. Some cheer DOGE as a…

Trump Threatens Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Amid Ongoing Dispute President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social his intention to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status, citing concerns over the university’s handling of antisemitism on campus. This action aligns with the administration’s broader strategy of scrutinizing educational institutions perceived to have embraced leftist ideologies. The move raises questions about…

The White House was rocked by a whirlwind of speculation and conflicting narratives on May 1, 2025, as National Security Adviser Mike Waltz’s abrupt exit dominated headlines. Was he fired for a string of missteps, or was his nomination as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations a strategic promotion? The day’s events, marked by leaks,…

Imagine a 25-year-old aide, barely out of college, storming into the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) with a mandate to slash nearly 90% of its staff in days. That’s exactly what Gavin Kliger, a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) operative, did in April 2025, unleashing chaos with 1,483 layoff notices—until a federal judge slammed the…

President Donald Trump escalated tensions with China, threatening massive secondary sanctions on any country or entity purchasing Iranian oil or petrochemicals, declaring, “ALERT: All purchases of Iranian Oil, or Petrochemical products, must stop, NOW!” The move, announced during remarks in the White House Rose Garden, follows the postponement of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and targets China,…

On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Ed Martin, encountered significant pushback from Senate Republicans, jeopardizing his confirmation as the capital’s top federal prosecutor. Martin, a conservative activist linked to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, has drawn scrutiny for dismissing riot-related cases, demoting experienced prosecutors, and labeling…

On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he is nominating Mike Waltz, recently ousted as National Security Adviser, as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, praising his service “in uniform, in Congress, and as my National Security Advisor.” In a swift pivot, Trump named Secretary of State Marco…

On May 1, 2025, Mike Waltz was removed as President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser, alongside his deputy Alex Wong, in a dramatic shakeup that exposed deep fissures in the administration’s inner circle. The ouster, officially labeled a resignation but widely reported as a firing, stemmed from a March Signal chat leak revealing sensitive military…

US-Ukraine Mineral Deal Signed On April 30, 2025, the United States and Ukraine signed a landmark minerals deal, granting U.S. companies access to Ukraine’s vast deposits of lithium, titanium, and rare earths, critical for defense and tech industries. The agreement, finalized after tense negotiations and a contentious February White House clash between President Donald Trump…

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, a case challenging the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) mandate for no-cost preventive care, such as cancer screenings and HIV prevention drugs. Conservative plaintiffs, led by Texas employers, argue the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which recommends these services, is unconstitutionally appointed, threatening free…