Samuel Barlow U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on May 20, 2025. The hearing took place on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., where she discussed important issues related to national security. During the session, Noem emphasized the need for stronger measures to protect the country from emerging … Read more
President Trump has made significant cuts to the National Security Council (NSC), letting go of many policy experts in a move that has surprised staff. The dismissals occurred on a Friday, with employees informed at 4:30 p.m. and asked to leave by 5 p.m. One official, who spoke anonymously due to the sensitive nature of … Read more
President Trump announced on Friday that he will impose a 50% tariff on imports from the European Union, effective June 1. This decision comes after he expressed frustration with EU trade negotiators, stating he has run out of patience. The announcement was made during a press conference in the Oval Office, where Trump emphasized the … Read more
The White House budget office has rejected a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that claims the Trump administration is violating the law by not spending funds as Congress directed. The GAO’s report, released on Thursday, states that the administration broke the Impoundment Control Act by blocking $5 billion in funding for electric vehicle … Read more
Shira Perlmutter, the former head of the U.S. Copyright Office, is taking legal action against the Trump administration. She claims her dismissal was illegal. Perlmutter was appointed to her position in 2020 by Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress at the time. Recently, President Trump fired Hayden via email, and shortly after, Perlmutter received a … Read more
President Trump is set to attend a special dinner tonight at one of his golf clubs, hosted for the top 220 holders of a cryptocurrency named after him. This event marks Trump’s growing interest in the cryptocurrency world, but it also raises questions about potential conflicts of interest since he stands to profit from this … Read more
A new lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over its request for sensitive data from states about millions of people receiving food assistance. The lawsuit argues that this demand violates federal privacy laws. The USDA is asking states to provide detailed personal information about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, … Read more
A federal appeals court recently dealt a blow to journalists and advocates for a free press who were hoping to prevent significant cuts to Voice of America (VOA). This decision comes as the Trump administration, led by senior adviser Kari Lake, has already laid off hundreds of employees and put many more on indefinite leave. … Read more
The Senate has voted 51 to 44 to overturn California’s ability to set its own air pollution standards for cars. This decision comes after the Senate chose to overrule the guidance of the parliamentarian, a nonpartisan official who interprets Senate rules. This move is significant because it is rare for the Senate to go against … Read more
A federal judge in Massachusetts has put a stop to President Trump’s plan to shut down the U.S. Department of Education. On Thursday, Judge Myong J. Joun issued a preliminary injunction, preventing Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon from moving forward with an executive order aimed at closing the department. The ruling comes after the … Read more
