Trump, Hegseth push Golden Dome missile defense plan
“It’s a generational investment in the security of America and Americans,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. Explaining the NNSA, latest agency hit by DOGE cuts The NNSA within the Department of Energy is tasked with ensuring the nation’s nuclear arsenal is safe and secure, but it isn’t safe from DOGE cuts. Trump and Hegseth announced … Read more
Elon Musk says he plans to spend ‘a lot less’ money on politics
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spars with moderator over DOGE savings At the Qatar Economic Forum, Elon Musk sparred with journalist Mishal Husain over DOGE savings. WASHINGTON – Elon Musk, the richest man in the world and Republican mega-donor who helped bankroll President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, said he intends to substantially cut back his political … Read more
Law takes aim at revenge porn, deepfakes
Trump signed Take it Down Act into law May 19, 2025. What to know about the “revenge porn” law and Melania Trump, who advocated for it. Melania Trump pushes for ‘Take It Down Act’ Melania Trump spoke out in favor of legislation that would criminalize the publication of nonconsensual deepfake sexual images. Melania Trump championed … Read more
Supreme Court sides with lawmaker over transgender athlete post
The decision is the latest chapter in a dispute that drew the attention of the Trump administration, which has sued Maine for refusing to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. Trump’s ban on transgender troops goes into effect President Trump’s ban on transgender troops serving in the military is going into effect while … Read more
‘How many people has he fired?’ young girl asks Trump press secretary
WASHINGTON – Children took over the White House press briefing ‒ and they asked what’s on everyone’s mind. Does President Donald Trump like to give hugs? “Yes, I do think he likes to give hugs,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded. What’s his favorite food? “He likes to eat big, beautiful steak,” Leavitt said. … Read more
Federal prisons lack screening, timely treatment for colon cancer
The report recommended the prisons establish a regular screening process and emphasize participation, which the Bureau of Prisons agreed to do. President Trump floats idea of reopening Alcatraz prison President Donald Trump floated the idea of reopening and expanding the infamous Alcatraz prison as he expressed frustration with judges. Fewer than two-thirds of prisoners at … Read more
Trump says Kentucky Republican ‘should be voted out of office’
Republicans to reveal if they will advance tax hike on the wealthy Republicans in Congress are expected to reveal legislation this week that could break with decades of party orthodoxy. WASHINGTON – One of the few Republican lawmakers willing to buck Donald Trump received the cold shoulder from the president on Tuesday. Trump visited Capitol … Read more
