Former California Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Foreign Agent
The ex-mayor of Arcadia, California, agreed to plead guilty to charges of covertly representing the Chinese government, the U.S. Justice Department announced
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President Trump Travels to Beijing Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
President Trump is set to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping as U.S. inflation reaches its highest point in nearly three years
Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Governor
Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the Senate to the Federal Reserve Board, positioning him to potentially succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair
Lawmakers Question Pentagon on Iran War Funding and Ceasefire Details
Defense Secretary Hegseth and Gen. Caine face congressional scrutiny over Iran war costs, ceasefire status, and authority amid a $1.5 trillion defense budget request
UK Labour Faces Backlash as Starmer Endures Local Election Defeat
Following significant losses in local elections, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is confronting calls from lawmakers within his party demanding his resignation
Amicus Briefs Warn Trump Immigration Policy Restricts Researchers’ Speech
Three advocacy groups argue the Trump-era immigration policy deters foreign social media researchers and fact-checkers, raising First Amendment concerns
Trump Calls for Federal Gas Tax Suspension Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict
Former President Trump urges a pause on the federal gas tax to ease fuel costs as the conflict with Iran shows no signs of…
Trump Proposes Temporary Suspension of Federal Gas Tax Amid Rising Prices
President Trump has called for suspending the federal gas tax to ease fuel costs, but experts say the relief would be limited given current…
Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Reinstate 2023 Congressional Map
The Supreme Court overturned lower court rulings blocking Alabama’s GOP-drawn 2023 congressional map, enabling its use ahead of the 2026 midterms
Trump Proposes Temporary Suspension of Federal Gas Tax Amid Rising Prices
Former President Donald Trump urged a temporary federal gas tax suspension in response to escalating fuel costs linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran