Trump, Carney debate annexing Canada as 51st state
Trump, Carney debate annexing Canada as 51st state
Judge blocks Trump from closing agency that funds museums, libraries
Daniel Wiessner | Reuters Trump issues order forcing museums to remove ‘improper ideology’ President Donald Trump has issued an order attempting to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution, targeting funding for programs that advance “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.” Fox – 5 DC May 6 (Reuters) – A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald … Read more
President Trump mocks Barack Obama’s presidential library
Michelle Obama breaks silence on skipping Trump inauguration Former First Lady Michelle Obama denies divorce rumors with her husband, and says she is reevaluating her public appearances. Donald Trump and Barack Obama continue to throw shade at each other, this time with the president taking jabs over his predecessor’s unfinished and long-awaited library and museum. … Read more
Frank Bisignano confirmed to lead Social Security Administration
Social Security nominee grilled on Department of Government Efficiency During fintech CEO Frank Bisignano’s confirmation hearing, senators zeroed in on support of the Department of Government Efficiency. WASHINGTON − The Senate confirmed Frank Bisignano on May 6 to be commissioner of the Social Security Administration, placing him in charge of an agency central to the … Read more
Trade deals imminent but no China talks; Bessent testimony takeaways
Bessent says US will ‘never default’ and will raise debt ceiling Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said they are unclear still of the looming X date, when the U.S. would breach the debt ceiling. WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration’s economic policies during his first public appearance on Capitol Hill since President … Read more
Supreme Court allows Trump’s ban on transgender troops to take effect
Transgender troops react to Trump military restrictions President Donald Trump has issued an executive order restricting transgender people in the military. WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court will allow President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the military to take effect while court challenges continue. In a win for the president’s efforts to curb … Read more
Donald Trump wants to abolish FEMA, Kristi Noem tells lawmakers
Trump wants FEMA gone after Helene response in North Carolina President Donald Trump said he wants to do away with FEMA at a visit in Asheville, North Carolina which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. President Donald Trump’s administration continues to suggest the Federal Emergency Management Agency could be coming to an end, with Department … Read more
Trump administration wants case against abortion pill dismissed
Supreme Court dismisses challenge against mifepristone The Supreme Court threw out the challenge against the abortion medication mifepristone after justices agreed the case lacked a legitimate basis. WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging access to the abortion drug mifepristone, a move that aligns with the Biden administration’s … Read more
Mark Carney tells President Trump that Canada is ‘not for sale’
Mark Carney wins Canadian prime minister election Mark Carney won the Canadian election to retain power as prime minister. WASHINGTON ― Canadian Prime Minister told President Donald Trump directly that Canada is “not for sale” as the two men met in the Oval Office fresh off Carney leading his Liberal Party to a pivotal election … Read more