White House accuses Amazon of ‘hostile and political act’ after report says company will display tariffs costs on site The White House accused Amazon of committing a “hostile and political act” after a report said the e-commerce company was planning to inform customers how much Donald Trump’s tariffs would cost them as they shopped. The […]
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Trump dismisses contributors to key US report on climate crisis preparedness
The assessment, mandated by Congress, is used by federal and local governments to prep for climate disasters Donald Trump’s administration has dismissed all contributors to the US government’s flagship study on how to prepare for climate change impacts, prompting strong criticism from experts over a “senseless” move. The climate assessment is used by federal and […]
Tariff worries drive consumer confidence to 5-year low
The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index dropped by 7.9 points in April, marking its lowest reading since May of 2020, largely in response to President Trump’s tariff war. Trump has imposed a baseline 10 percent tariff on most international partners and a 145 percent tariff on China, the world’s second-largest economy. Steep “retaliatory […]
David Hogg: More than a dozen Democratic incumbents could be primaried
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg said his organization “Leaders We Deserve” will focus on challenging more than a dozen Democratic incumbents in the next election cycle. He said the group will focus on mobilizing a younger generation of leaders geared towards change amid new policies implemented under the Trump administration. They’ve slated […]
The nuclear deal Trump should make with Iran
Good statecraft depends on marrying objectives to means. Although this is seemingly obvious, America often fails because presidents adopt the wrong objectives. Lyndon Johnson in Vietnam and George W. Bush in Iraq failed because they did not understand what they were getting into, and the U.S. lacked the means to achieve our objectives at an […]
Canada will deal with Trump ‘on our terms’, Carney tells BBC
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Canada’s PM says he will only visit the US when there is a “serious discussion to be had”.
Trump’s executive order blitz: What he’s signed and what’s changed
President Donald Trump signed at least 137 executive orders in his 100 days in the Oval Office, trouncing his predecessors’ respective records on signed EOs in the same time period, dating back to at least President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Trump signed 26 executive orders in his first day back in the Oval Office, and a […]
The case for REAL ID: Why Congress passed this requirement in 2005
In the years following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, policymakers’ intense focus on national security led to sweeping changes in air travel; however, more than two decades later, one major requirement born out of that era has still not fully taken effect. On May 7, Americans will finally be required to present a REAL ID-compliant […]
Democrat Beto O’Rourke says he’ll run for Senate if Texans want him to
Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, a Democrat, indicated that if Texans want him to run for the U.S. Senate, he will mount another election bid. “But if it comes to pass that this is what the people of Texas want, that it’s the highest and best use of what I can give to you, then yes […]
David Perdue confirmed as Trump’s top China diplomat after key Senate vote
Former Georgia GOP Sen. David Perdue was confirmed Tuesday by the Senate 67-29 as President Donald Trump’s ambassador to China. Perdue, a former business executive with companies like Tennessee-based Dollar General and experience in global supply chains, including through Beijing, has long been a close ally of the president. The ex-lawmaker, who is also the cousin of former […]
Nearly half give Trump failing grade for first 100 days in office: NPR survey
Nearly half of Americans in a new poll think President Trump deserves a failing grade for the first 100 days of his second term in office, as the White House celebrates the benchmark this week. An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll published Tuesday found 45 percent gave Trump an F grade, more than double the 23 percent […]
Harvard revamps DEI office amid pressure from Trump administration
Harvard University is revamping its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) amid its ongoing fight with the Trump administration, which it has sued after its funding was cut when it refused to make administration-demanded changes. Those changes included eliminating DEI, among other policy reforms. The office will now be called the Community and Campus Life and […]
Trump 2.0 has an opportunity to reset US-China relations
Prior to President Trump’s first administration, presidents prioritized fostering a constructive relationship between the U.S. and China through engagement, recognizing the importance of aligning mutual interests to maintain stability and avoid conflict. This strategy of engagement reached its zenith during the George W. Bush administration. Delegations regularly traveled between Washington and Beijing, with high-level […]
Relief, disappointment or surprise? Canadians react to election result
The BBC asked voters to share their responses as the Liberals’ victory became clear on the night.
Why the Liberals won – and Conservatives lost
The “Trump effect” helped a political newcomer deliver a stunning victory – but Carney must now deal with deep divisions.
Lily Allen apologises for ‘being mean’ to Katy Perry
The UK singer says “my own internalised misogyny” came out in her criticism of Perry’s space flight.
Trump set to ease tariff impact on US car makers
The president is due to hold a rally in Michigan, which is home to Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
Michelle Obama says fear for immigrants under Trump admin haunts her at night: ‘keeps me up’
Former first lady Michelle Obama expressed fear over President Donald Trump‘s immigration policies, saying they have kept her up at night. “Now that we have leadership that is sort of indiscriminately determining who belongs and who doesn’t,” the former first lady said Monday during an appearance on the podcast “On Purpose with Jay Shetty,” adding […]
Red state official touts readiness to unleash energy across US: ‘We have our own Greenland’
EXCLUSIVE: Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum discussed President Trump‘s key role in unleashing energy independence in the state while speaking to Fox News Digital and explaining that Alaskan resources are ready to be used if the push to acquire Greenland is unsuccessful. Crum, speaking to Fox News Digital at the State Financial Officer […]
Maryland governor says he won’t travel to El Salvador for Abrego Garcia
Gov. Wes Moore, D-Md., confirmed to Fox News Digital that he will not travel to El Salvador following the deportation of the so-called “Maryland man,” Kilmar Abrego Garcia. In Washington this weekend, Fox News Digital asked Moore if he was planning to visit Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, following Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s high-profile […]