U.S. Ambassador Calls Iran Strike Pause a Chance for Diplomacy
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz described the pause in strikes against Iran as an opportunity for diplomacy, amid ongoing debates over the military approach and…
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ICE Prepares Deportation Effort as Haitian TPS Ends
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning increased arrests targeting Haitians ahead of Temporary Protected Status expiration, following a Supreme Court ruling authorizing program…
GOP Senator Backs Trump’s Drug Tariffs as a National Security Measure
Senator Bill Cassidy acknowledged that tariffs on imported generic drugs could increase patient costs but argued the move might be necessary to secure the…
Maine Democrats Convene to Choose Senate Nominee After Platner Withdrawal
Maine Democrats meet in a nominating convention to select a Senate candidate for November after Graham Platner quit the race amid allegations, with Troy…
Trump Delivers Speech at Rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Trump spoke at a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner on July 24, delivering remarks after the original April event was disrupted by a…
OSTP’s “New Golden Age” Report Sparks Concern Over U.S. Science Policy Shift
The White House OSTP’s recent report outlines science funding reforms favoring AI and political control, sparking debate over potential impacts on U.S. research independence…
Trump Administration Imposes New Tariffs Citing Forced Labor Concerns
The Trump administration announced tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 countries, citing failures to enforce bans on forced labor in supply…
Federal Food Stamp Enrollment Drops Sharply Amid GOP Budget Changes
Enrollment in the federal food stamp program has fallen by over 10% nationwide after 2025 GOP budget-driven state policy shifts, signaling potential challenges for…
House Judiciary Chair Urges DOJ to Charge Ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan refers former special counsel Jack Smith to DOJ for alleged false statements to Congress over phone records in Trump investigations
ICE Detentions Reach Highest Monthly Level Since Trump Took Office
In June 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained over 43,000 individuals, the largest monthly total since President Trump resumed office, amid heightened enforcement directives