President Donald Trump indicated he is looking for someone to take on Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in a primary challenge next year. Massie said he is a firm “no” on the House’s continuing resolution that would fund the government through September. With House Republicans’ slim majority, they can only afford to lose one vote, should […]
President Donald Trump is betting heavily on his ability to use the blunt instrument of tariffs to build a “golden age of America” as economic uncertainty batters the stock market. Even Trump hesitated to rule out a recession this year as he acknowledged there would be a “period of transition” before the economic benefits of […]
President Donald Trump is defying projections of an economic recession, plowing forward with new tariffs and, in the process, abandoning one of the core economic measuring sticks of his first term in office: the stock market. Trump’s tariffs, specifically implemented-then-amended barrier taxes on the import of Canadian and Mexican goods, have led to a significant […]
Democrats will face the biggest test of their early resistance to President Donald Trump this week as Republicans dare them to vote for a government shutdown. Senior Democrats reacted angrily to a spending patch Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) released over the weekend that would fund the government through September. The measure, crafted ahead of a […]
Gas prices continued to fall throughout the nation on Tuesday, bringing financial relief to people in the country as consumer prices rise in other areas. The national average price for a gallon of regular gas dropped to $3.081, according to AAA. It’s the latest decrease in the fuel sector this month after constant gradual increases […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) must rely on his Republican conference staying united to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open, a feat proven difficult throughout his speakership, as hard-liners typically push back against short-term spending deals. But Johnson may be able to breathe easy this week, as hard-line conservatives have largely fallen […]
The diplomatic carousel is in full force this week with high-profile talks designed to end the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. What is notable about the negotiations is that they are taking place in the Gulf States, which are quickly becoming the premier venue for countries to bring their disputes for moderation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
The people of Greenland are set to vote on Tuesday in what may be their most internationally-watched election, given President Donald Trump’s frequent overtures toward acquiring the island. Voters will elect the 31 representatives to Greenland’s parliament, known as the Inatsisartut. The country, which gained self-rule in 1979, remains a Danish territory. Denmark still controls […]
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk formed a bond during the 2024 presidential campaign. Their partnership helped Trump win the presidency. Musk contributed tens of millions of dollars to Trump’s reelection campaign and organized a PAC that helped with voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts. He’s been a staunch supporter of the president and an integral […]
The Syrian government has signed an agreement with Kurdish forces in northeast Syria, setting the path for their reintegration into the country. Tensions had been building between the United States-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and the new central government, led by ISIS lieutenant-turned-Syrian President Abu Mohammad al Julani, otherwise known as Ahmed al-Sharaa. Julani has ordered […]
