Category: News

Trump Invokes Alien Enemies Act to Target Venezuelan Gang President Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to address what he claims is a security threat from the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. This rarely-used statute grants the president extensive powers during wartime, though the U.S. is not officially at war. The Alien…

IRS Leadership Shake-up Amid Data Privacy Concerns The Internal Revenue Service has undergone a significant leadership change, with William Paul, the acting chief counsel, being relieved of his duties and replaced by Andrew De Mello. This transition occurred against a backdrop of tensions between Paul and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Sources indicate…

Trump Administration Proposes Massive IRS Workforce Reduction The Trump administration, in collaboration with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has proposed a 20% reduction in the IRS workforce by May 15. This drastic measure could result in approximately 6,800 employees losing their jobs. Already, the agency has seen significant cuts: President Donald Trump has requested…

Trump Discusses Potential Ceasefire with Russia President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine during an Oval Office meeting. He stated, “We know where we are with Ukraine,” and voiced his belief that Russia might “do the right thing.” This followed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comments from Moscow, describing…

Wall Street Journal Criticizes Trump’s Tariff Strategy The Wall Street Journal has strongly criticized President Trump’s tariff strategy, labeling it the “dumbest trade war in history.” Their main concerns revolve around: The Journal emphasizes that while high stock valuations may be experiencing a correction, there are more significant economic issues at play. They point to…

Federal Judge Orders Reinstatement of Probationary Workers, White House Says Ruling is Unconstitutional U.S. District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco has mandated the reinstatement of tens of thousands of probationary federal workers, following mass terminations by the Trump administration. His decision affects six key federal agencies: Judge Alsup, appointed by former President Bill Clinton,…

Canada has swiftly retaliated against President Trump’s new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports with its own “dollar for dollar” countermeasures. Starting at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Canada will implement: The total amounts to $20.6 billion, or $29.8 billion in Canadian dollars. Canada’s targeted products include tools, computers, display monitors, and sporting equipment. These items…

US Military Aid to Ukraine Resumes Following Saudi Arabia Meeting Following a meeting in Saudi Arabia between the United States and Ukraine, US military aid and intelligence sharing have resumed. The Biden administration has approved packages including: This development comes after a pause in aid that originated from a meeting between President Trump, Vice President…

Judge Ali’s Ruling on Presidential Overreach In a recent decision, Judge Amir Ali argued that President Donald Trump’s administration likely contravened the separation of powers doctrine. The ruling came after the administration attempted to withhold nearly $2 billion that Congress had allocated for foreign aid. According to Ali, the executive branch took actions that went…

Al Green’s Interruption Leads to Censure Vote Rep. Al Green’s interruption during President Trump’s address led to a 224-198 vote for censure in Congress. This public admonishment, while not removing his powers or committee positions, serves as a reminder for proper behavior. Censures are becoming more frequent, with recent examples including: The political landscape is…