President Donald Trump’s closely watched physical on Friday continued a long tradition of scrutiny over the health of the U.S. president, one that has been exacerbated due to the advanced age of recent White House occupants. Trump’s predecessor, former President Joe Biden, was the oldest man ever elected president, and his deteriorating health has become […]
President Donald Trump’s decision to pause the implementation of his tariff agenda underlines a reshuffling of his trade messaging, or at least the messengers seeking to ease concerns among the American electorate. Senior White House officials maintain that the senior counselor for trade Peter Navarro, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. […]
Of the 435 members who sit in the House, Texas holds 38, with two members in particular who have demanded the media space and are among the up-and-coming political stars from both parties — Reps. Greg Casar (D-TX) and Brandon Gill (R-TX). Casar, 35, is serving his second term in Congress and where he was […]
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) blamed former Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign team for her 2024 election loss, maintaining that she was “a great candidate” and “tremendous talent.” Clyburn’s praise of Harris came in response to CNN anchor Kate Bolduan asking what he thought about Harris considering a run for California’s governor. Early polling suggests she […]
President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he believes he “got every answer right” on a cognitive test he took Friday. Trump underwent a four-hour physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center conducted by his personal doctor, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella. He told reporters that they should expect the results to be […]
The Department of Justice arrested and charged a Butler, Pennsylvania, man on charges of threatening to kill President Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, and other high-ranking U.S. officials. Shawn Monper, 32, was arrested on April 9 through the joint efforts of the FBI and Butler Township Police Department over […]
Five major law firms reached agreements with the White House to provide $600 million in pro bono work to causes supported by President Donald Trump, who accused the firms of weaponizing the legal system against him and engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring practices. Cadwalader, Wickersham, & Taft agreed to provide $100 million in […]
The Zimbabwean government will compensate white farmers who were forcibly removed from their land more than 20 years ago in a bid to mend ties with Western nations that have sanctioned it over human rights abuses. Zimbabwe Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said the government would disburse $3.1 million to 740 white farmers who lost their […]
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) is not running for reelection in 2026, opening a door for several members of Congress to seek to fill the vacant governorship. In a video to X, Reynolds said she has decided she will not seek another term as governor, a position she’s held since 2017. She is the first female […]
A U.S. immigration judge in Louisiana ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration can move forward with deportation proceedings against Mahmoud Khalil. The Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist’s case has become a flashpoint in the national debate over student protests and immigration policy. Judge James Comans at the LaSalle Immigration Court ruled that […]
