The United States vetoed the United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an “immediate and permanent” ceasefire in the Gaza Strip over the measure not having the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group Hamas as a condition for the truce. The resolution, which was backed by 14 of the 15 member states, also […]
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Musk-White House tension spills out
96 <!– {beacon} Technology Technology <!– The Big Story Musk attacks underscores pent-up tensions with White House Elon Musk’s harsh criticism of the White House’s signature policy bill is laying bare the tensions between the world’s richest man and the administration where he worked over the last four months. © UPI Privately, Musk rubbed […]
Trump’s crypto firms spar with each other over rogue wallet announcement
Latest spat appears to stem from fight between president’s sons and Bill Zanker, longtime Trump business partner A splashy website featuring an illustration of Donald Trump, looking buff and pumping his fist in the air, appeared online on Tuesday. The image is the logo of one of Trump’s digital currencies, and the website claims to […]
Guatemalan man deported to Mexico flown back to US after judge’s orders
Judge finds man identified as OCG denied due process, while Venezuelans sent to El Salvador given chance to challenge deportations A Guatemalan man who said he was deported to Mexico despite fearing he would be persecuted there was flown back to the US on Wednesday after a judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate his […]
Senate weighs Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ as policy group backs CBO, projects $3 trillion debt increase
President Donald Trump‘s “big, beautiful bill” is projected to increase the debt by $3 trillion, with interest, or $5 trillion if made permanent, according to estimates. An estimate of the House-passed bill by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects it would add more than $2.4 trillion to primary deficits before interest over 10 years, […]
DOJ sues Texas for offering in-state college tuition to illegal immigrants in alleged violation of federal law
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint against Texas to block the state’s two-decade-old law that provides in-state tuition to illegal immigrants. The complaint was filed Wednesday in the Northern District of Texas against the State of Texas and several Texas officials to get Texas to comply with federal requirements. Under federal law, higher […]
Elon Musk warpath against Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ rattles House GOP
Elon Musk’s tirade against President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has forced House Republicans to scramble to respond on Wednesday. GOP lawmakers who had spent months praising Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts are now working to avoid a war of words with the tech billionaire as he calls on them to scrap months […]
Russell Vought – What’s an ‘improper’ Medicaid payment, and is it as high as a Trump official said?
“One out of every $5 or $6 in Medicaid (payments) is improper.”
Key GOP senator says Russia must be ejected from Syria
The Republican chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday said Russia must be ejected from Syria, warning that if Moscow maintains a presence in the country it will allow for Iran’s eventual reentry. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), speaking during a panel at the Hudson Institute, called for remaining Russian forces in Syria to […]
Top CDC COVID vaccine advisor resigns following RFK Jr. recommendation change
A top coronavirus vaccine adviser to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) resigned from the agency, citing concerns that she would no longer be able to help the most vulnerable people following a change in the agency’s recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women. In an email to colleagues, Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos said the […]
Watch live: Trump hosts ‘Summer Soiree’ for supporters
President Trump on Wednesday evening is set to host a “Summer Soiree” on the South Lawn of the White House. The event has been billed as a way for Trump to thank his wide range of political appointees for their service. It comes as GOP lawmakers continue their efforts to advance the president’s legislative priorities […]
Linda McMahon unsure if teaching Black history flouts Trump’s anti-DEI policy
Education secretary said ‘if you’re giving facts on both sides’ of Tulsa race massacre and Ruby Bridges, it wouldn’t be DEI Linda McMahon, the education secretary, said Wednesday she is unsure if teaching students about two of the most notorious racist episodes in US history would fall foul of the Trump administration’s onslaught against diversity, […]
The Trump administration is working on a plan for time limits on rental aid
A housing agency rule would also allow work requirements. Supporters say a time limit would help spread limited funds to more people, but critics warn it would leave some homeless. (Image credit: Mario Tama)
In hearings, McMahon faces questions about the shrinking federal role in schools and colleges
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15lTM9LX0xK5oWhTn0jFaBnWjuYfQHRHsj5H6gJsNeEI/edit?usp=sharing (Image credit: Eric Lee)
US Navy to rename ship honouring gay rights leader and veteran Harvey Milk
The Navy is also considering renaming ships named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Harriet Tubman.
Chinese official claims no knowledge of fungus situation, says China requires citizens ‘abide by local laws’
A Chinese embassy official said Wednesday he was unaware of the case involving two Chinese nationals charged with smuggling a “dangerous biological pathogen” into the U.S. for university research. “I don’t know the specific situation, but I would like to emphasize that the Chinese government has always required overseas Chinese citizens to abide by local […]
Trump foe Judge Boasberg rules deported migrants can challenge removals, in blow to admin
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to provide all non-citizens deported from the U.S. to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador to be afforded the opportunity to seek habeas relief in court, and challenge their alleged gang status— the latest in a heated fight centered on President Donald Trump‘s use […]
GOP Leadership Not Worried About Forcing Members To Go On Record On Worst Of DOGE
The White House finally sent over a rescissions package request — a move the administration has been dragging its feet on for months — asking Republicans in Congress to swallow a chunk of the sweeping cuts that Elon Musk has enacted with his DOGE destruction so far this year.
Cruz to reintroduce bill labeling Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group after Boulder attack
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is planning to re-introduce a bill that would designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group after the Boulder attack launched by Mohamed Soliman. Soliman, an Egyptian citizen, has publicly supported the group on his social media accounts, according to reports from CNN. Cruz said Tuesday that he would craft a […]
GOP leaders seek to quell debt revolt
96 <!– Plus: Russia prepares to retaliate after Ukraine attacks {beacon} REPUBLICAN LEADERS are working to quash a revolt over debt in President Trump’s agenda bill amid fierce criticism from Elon Musk and new projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The nonpartisan CBO said Wednesday that Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” would add $2.4 […]