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Trump administration bars Harvard University from federal research grants

The Trump administration informed Harvard University on Monday that it will not be eligible for research grants from the federal government for the foreseeable future. The move raises the stakes in President Donald Trump’s war against Harvard University. In recent weeks, the president and Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon have frozen Harvard’s more than […]

Thune to plow ahead with stablecoin bill despite Democratic opposition

Republicans will bring bipartisan stablecoin legislation to the Senate floor despite last-minute opposition from a bloc of crypto-friendly Democrats. The Senate will hold a procedural vote later this week on the GENIUS Act, a spokesperson for Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) confirmed on Monday, after nine Democrats demanded “additional improvements” to the bill on Saturday. […]

Kirk Cameron suggests AI could aid Hollywood in avoiding Trump’s film tariffs

Actor and author Kirk Cameron suggested there are several avenues Hollywood can take to deal with the new tariff that President Donald Trump has placed on foreign-made films, suggesting there are “lots” of movies made within the United States. Trump announced on Sunday that he would be implementing a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films, […]

Walmart’s Pride apparel mocked as ‘cringe’ in viral TikTok ahead of Pride Month

A gay TikTok user has sparked a viral debate after posting a video slamming Walmart’s Pride Month merchandise, calling the apparel so cringeworthy it made her want to “quit being gay.” The creator, who goes by @bracefacepineapple, posted the clip on Saturday. The TikTok video has since racked up over 5 million views. “I’m not […]

NPR CEO has no ‘credibility’ following non-partisan claims: Joe Concha

The Washington Examiner’s Joe Concha chided National Public Radio CEO Katherine Maher for claiming that her organization is nonpartisan, suggesting that one should take her words with “a grain of salt.” President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week to cut federal funding for NPR and the Public Broadcasting Service, condemning both outlets for […]

Bowser unveils economic agenda for DC and pushes to repeal controversial wage tips law

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled her economic growth agenda for the country’s capital as part of her priorities for the District of Columbia’s fiscal 2026 budget.  The mayor has announced plans to surge educational spending in the new budget, proposing a $123 million increase over the last fiscal year. Last month, she unrolled a […]

Jeffries mocks GOP for delays on ‘big ugly bill’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) mocked House Republican leadership for falling behind on their schedule to pass a megabill codifying President Donald Trump‘s agenda. During his weekly press conference, the top House Democrat blasted leaders for delaying their ambitious self-imposed deadline to have a reconciliation bill on Trump’s desk by Memorial Day. “They keep […]

A party for Trump’s first 100 days was billed as ‘official’ — it was anything but that

In early April, news of an “official” party celebrating President Donald Trump‘s first 100 days in office began circulating in some Republican circles. It was marketed as the official party to celebrate the milestone, being held at the Kennedy Center, and made it seem as though Trump himself, along with administration officials and Republican members […]

Michelle Obama faces backlash over calling White House living ‘expensive’

Former first lady Michelle Obama is facing renewed scrutiny following recent podcast appearances in which she discussed the challenges of living in the White House. Her remarks, particularly about the financial pressures of life in the executive mansion, have drawn criticism from conservative commentators and social media users who accuse her of being out of […]

Trump freezes funding for virus research blamed for starting COVID-19 pandemic

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday afternoon to halt federal funding for risky virus research that Republicans argue may have been the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The order aims to stop scientists from conducting “gain-of-function” research with federal funding. It will end funding for such research by scientists in countries considered adversaries, […]
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