Greek-flagged tanker leaks oil after Houthi attack The tanker was still burning nearly a week after it was hit with several projectiles off Yemen. WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered “decisive and powerful” U.S. airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen and issued a new warning in response to the group’s attacks on shipping … Read more
Government shutdown averted: Senate advances funding bill Democrats helped the Senate advance the GOP spending bill with a vote of 62-38. WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a government funding bill that keeps the federal government open through September, averting a shutdown after a drama-filled week on Capitol Hill exposed divisions among Democrats. … Read more
Recession fears persist amid inflation and trade wars President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of a recession in a recent Fox News interview, amid his administration’s continuing trade war. President Trump signed an executive order on Friday, outlining seven federal agencies to be reduced in size, including the U.S. Agency for Global … Read more
What to know about the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 President Trump wants to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Here’s what you need to know about the wartime law. WASHINGTON – A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s anticipated use of the Alien Enemies Act against five Venezuelan citizens who are … Read more
Chuck Schumer to vote to advance GOP funding bill Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer says he will vote for the GOP funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., repeatedly slammed Democratic Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to enable a Republican bill that would avoid a government shutdown to move forward, … Read more
Humeyra Pamuk and Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo | Reuters WASHINGTON/JOHANNESBURG, March 14 (Reuters) – The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, calling the envoy a “race-baiting politician” who hates America and President Donald Trump. Ties between the United States and South Africa have deteriorated since Trump cut U.S. financial aid to the country, citing disapproval … Read more
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on how Democrats can combat President Trump Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz traveled to Des Moines Friday, March 14, 2025, as part of several stops to competitive congressional districts. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he came to Iowa Friday to answer the “primal scream” coming from Americans demanding that elected officials do … Read more
Who is Mahmoud Khalil? What to know about the protest leader Mahmoud Khalil, who grew up in a refugee camp, led protests that criticized Israel for attacking Gaza. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, President Donald Trump shared an article with a promo image depicting a symbol previously used by Nazis to identify gay … Read more
US national anthem booed at NBA, NHL games in Canada The U.S. national anthem was booed at multiple sporting events across Canada in reaction to President Donald Trump’s tarriffs. MOAB, Utah ‒ Americans are getting the cold shoulder from our neighbors to the north. Canadians are learning to “Buy Beaver” instead of U.S.-made products. They’re … Read more
Education Department employees received termination notices An email sent to employees at the Education Department told staff not to come into work on Wednesday. WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump would like to erase the Education Department, but he can’t do that with just a stroke of the pen. Trump has repeatedly argued the department should … Read more