Mike Waltz had faced criticism for mistakenly adding a journalist to a chat group where sensitive military plans were discussed.
Shein and Temu prices to rise as US closes small parcel loophole
The de minimis exemption was key to the huge growth of the Chinese online retailers.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best […]
Asian American voters backed Trump in Nevada. Here’s how they feel about him now
After backing Joe Biden in 2020, Asian American voters in Nevada swung decisively toward Donald Trump in 2024. Now, they reflect on how his presidency is going so far. (Image credit: David Becker)
Bipartisan push to ban lawmakers from trading stocks gets boost from Trump
Proposals to bar Members of Congress from trading stocks have stalled for years. But President Trump’s public support of the idea, along with the endorsement of a top Democrat could change the dynamic. (Image credit: BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images)
Trump signs executive order to cut funding for public broadcasters
President says neither NPR nor PBS ‘presents a fair, accurate, or unbiased portrayal of current events’ Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to cut public funding for NPR and PBS, accusing the news outlets of being biased. NPR and PBS are only partly funded by the US taxpayer and rely heavily on private […]
Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS
In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation’s primary public broadcasters. (Image credit: Charles Dharapak)
Trump declares May 8 as ‘Victory Day’ for World War II: ‘Going to start celebrating our victories again!’
President Donald Trump late Thursday announced plans to designate May 8 as World War II “Victory Day” in the United States, which coincides with the “Victory in Europe Day” that has been celebrated in most of Europe since the Germans surrendered in 1945. Trump acknowledged in a Truth Social that “many of our allies and […]
What does Trump really think of his first 100 days in office? – podcast
To mark his 100th day in office, Donald Trump sat down with the Time journalist Eric Cortellessa, who here speaks to Jonathan Freedland about what he learned from his hour-long interview with the US president. This milestone is significant not only for Trump but also for the American public, as the first 100 days of […]
Robert De Niro shows support for transgender daughter
Robert De Niro, the iconic Hollywood actor known for his diverse roles and profound impact on film, recently expressed his unwavering support for his transgender daughter. In an interview, he stated, “I don’t know what the big deal is,” emphasizing that acceptance and love should be the norm when it comes to gender identity. This […]
Pat Ryan slams Waltz’s ‘brazen disregard’ for military over Signal use
Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.), a former Army intelligence officer, criticized former national security advisor Mike Waltz’s “brazen disregard” for the U.S. military over his use of the Signal group chat to facilitate talk about an attack. Ryan joined CNN on Thursday, just hours after it was revealed Waltz was removed from his national security position. […]
Bolton on Trump after Waltz exit: ‘Chaos is embedded in his DNA’
Former national security adviser John Bolton said chaos is “embedded” in President Trump’s DNA after national security adviser Mike Waltz was dismissed from his position. Bolton wrote an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal Thursday just hours after it was revealed Waltz would no longer be national security adviser and would now be Trump’s United […]
Trump takes 100-day victory lap at University of Alabama commencement speech
President Trump used his commencement speech at the University of Alabama on Thursday to take a victory lap over his administration’s first 100 days into his second term. “This week, we’re celebrating the most successful first 100 days of any presidential administration in the history of our country, and we’ve been given a lot of […]
DOJ sues four blue states over ‘unconstitutional’ climate laws threatening US energy security
The Justice Department (DOJ) has filed lawsuits against four Democrat-led states: Hawaii, Michigan, New York and Vermont, over what it calls unconstitutional climate policies that threaten U.S. energy independence and national security. The move follows President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14260, Protecting American Energy from State Overreach, directing federal action against state laws that burden […]
Top House Armed Forces Dem: Waltz confirmation will be an ‘in-depth look at Signalgate’
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said Mike Waltz’s senate confirmation hearing for the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations role will not be taken lightly. Waltz, who was moved from his original post as national security advisor, will have to answer to Pentagon leaks and address his continued use of Signal, an unsecure online messaging platform […]
Trump tells University of Alabama graduates not to be a ‘victim,’ says in America ‘we reject that idea’
President Donald Trump spoke at the University of Alabama on Thursday night ahead of their official commencement ceremonies starting Friday, and urged students not to consider themselves a “victim” in their futures, noting that far too many young people think that way. The special address to graduates also included remarks from the university’s president, Stuart […]
Trump threatens sanctions on countries that buy oil from Iran
President Trump has threatened sanctions on countries that are purchasing from Iran. “ALERT: All purchases of Iranian Oil, or Petrochemical products, must stop, NOW! Any Country or person who buys ANY AMOUNT of OIL or PETROCHEMICALS from Iran will be subject to, immediately, Secondary Sanctions,” Trump said Thursday in a post online. “They will not […]
Trump news at a glance: Rubio now holds four titles after Waltz out as national security chief
Marco Rubio becomes the first person since Henry Kissinger to hold the national security adviser and secretary of state positions at the same time Secretary of state Marco Rubio – ridiculed as “Little Marco” by Donald Trump during the 2016 Republican primaries – has become one of the most powerful players in the president’s cabinet. […]
Jasmine Crockett sets sights on top Democratic seat on Oversight Committee: reports
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is looking for support from fellow Democrats with her eyes on a possible run for the top Democratic spot on the House Oversight Committee, according to reports. Although Semafor first reported about Crockett’s plans, Politico also reported that two people familiar with the matter claim the congresswoman has been making calls, […]
Trump claps back at courts for ‘interfering’ with job, asks ‘how you can give due process’ to illegal migrants
During a special commencement address to students at the University of Alabama, President Donald Trump questioned how you can give due process to people who have illegally entered the United States, in a rebuke to judges who Trump said were “interfering” with his efforts to do his job as president. Trump’s comments came the […]
