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

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