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DOJ to revoke citizenship of former Marine originally from Ghana

The Department of Justice took action to revoke the citizenship of a court-martialed former Marine for previous alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor.  Nicholas Eshun, originally from Ghana, immigrated to the United States in 2011 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He became a citizen of the country in 2013 through the use […]

Chinese vape imports surge despite Trump administration’s crackdown, data suggests

In June, President Donald Trump’s effort to reduce the number of Chinese vapes entering the United States appeared to be progressing well. Chinese export data showed that in April, the month Trump’s pick for Food and Drug Administration commissioner took over the agency, China exported roughly 7.8 million kilograms worth of vapes and electronic cigarettes […]

New dark money network could exploit campaign finance loophole banning federal contractors from spending on politics

Top employees at Anthropic, a major federal contractor, are reportedly involved in discussions to establish a dark money network that could be used to skirt campaign finance laws prohibiting the company from making political donations.  In July, the Department of Defense awarded a contract worth up to $200 million to the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic. […]

Trump administration to hold meeting with ‘Gang of Eight’

The Trump administration is set to hold a private meeting with congressional leaders known as the “Gang of Eight.” The briefing comes at a crucial time in President Donald Trump’s first year, just days after the administration released its national security strategy, and as geopolitical tensions escalate between the United States and Venezuela. The “Gang […]

Honduran AG issues international arrest warrant for Trump-pardoned former president

Honduras’s attorney general issued an international arrest warrant for former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez after he was pardoned by President Donald Trump. Honduran Attorney General Johel Zelaya posted a picture of the international arrest warrant on X along with a statement affirming his commitment to fighting corruption. “We have been lacerated by the tentacles […]

Trump OKs sale of Nvidia AI chips to China and threatens Mexico with 5% tariff pending water release

President Donald Trump touched on two major trade matters back-to-back on Monday, approving the sale of Nvidia chips to China and threatening Mexico with a 5% tariff over water rights. Trump’s first announcement, made on Truth Social, concerned the sale of Nvidia’s H200 products to China and other countries, which he ultimately approved. He said […]

Thune eyes possibility of ‘serious’ Obamacare talks once Democratic bill fails

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) questioned lawmakers’ ability on Monday to address expiring Obamacare subsidies before they lapse at the end of the year, but expressed cautious optimism that bipartisan negotiations could eventually restart. Thune said he sees an impending legislative defeat for Democrats as a motivator to return to the negotiating table once […]

Indiana redistricting bill clears committee in victory for Trump, heading to full Senate vote

Indiana‘s controversial redistricting bill cleared a major hurdle on Monday, advancing out of the state Senate Committee on Elections in a 6-3 vote. The bill to redraw the state’s congressional districts to favor Republicans will now head to the full state Senate for a vote on Thursday. Ahead of the vote, Republican state Sen. Greg Walker spoke about […]

Trump complains he can’t ‘appoint anybody’ after Habba resigns as acting US attorney

President Donald Trump was caught complaining about repeated blocks of his appointments after acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba resigned. In footage posted on social media, Trump could be heard venting about his judicial appointments being blocked as the press was shepherded out of the room. “You know I can’t appoint anybody,” Trump said. […]

Trump warns Europe to be ‘very careful’ after EU slaps Musk’s X with $140 million fine

President Donald Trump warned the European Union that it must be “very careful” after its regulators hit Elon Musk‘s X with a $140 million fine. The European Commission implemented the fine on Friday, saying the penalty was due to the platform providing insufficient access to data and the deceptive design of verified markers for accounts. […]
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