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Trump threatens federal takeover of Washington D.C. over rising crime concerns

President Trump announced plans to unveil comprehensive measures Monday aimed at addressing crime and disorder in Washington D.C., following his recent threats of a federal takeover of the nation's capital.

August 10, 2025

From critical race theory to gain-of-function: The grants Trump wants to stop

President Trump aims to stop "wasteful grantmaking" by signing an executive order that requires his appointees to review grants to make sure they benefit Americans.

August 8, 2025

Hong Kong universities field hundreds of transfer requests from U.S. students

Trump administration immigration policies are creating significant disruptions in international student flows to the U.S., prompting universities worldwide to capitalize on these changes while students explore alternative destinations.

August 8, 2025

Trump administration’s energy bill threatens Appalachian solar development with credit phase-outs

In the heart of Appalachian coal country, a remarkable transformation is underway as former mining sites become home to massive solar installations.

August 7, 2025

The census order that could reshape Congress: Trump excludes illegal immigrants

As states rush to redraw their congressional maps, President Trump moved Thursday to get his team involved, saying he's ordered the government to conduct a new count of the country's residents -- but this time without illegal immigrants.

August 7, 2025

Trump administration endorses Arizona copper mine deal despite Chinese ownership concerns

The Trump administration is moving forward with a controversial land deal that would transfer 2,200 acres of Oak Flat in Arizona's Tonto National Forest to Resolution Copper, a mining venture with significant Chinese ties.

August 6, 2025

What is chikungunya? Understanding the mosquito-borne virus affecting China

China is currently battling a significant outbreak of the chikungunya virus, with more than 7,000 cases reported as of Wednesday, primarily concentrated in the manufacturing hub of Foshan near Hong Kong. Here are some key facts about the virus.

August 6, 2025

The great DEI disappearing act: How Trump made diversity vanish from schools

References to diversity, equity and inclusion at K-12 school board meetings have declined sharply alongside Trump administration efforts to purge race-based programs from public education.

August 6, 2025

Bureau of Labor Statistics faces credibility questions as Trump fires jobs report overseer

Interestingly, some experts suggest the current employment trends actually support Mr. Trump's immigration enforcement goals, as the data appears consistent with expectations for significant reductions in illegal immigration, which the administration claims to be achieving through tougher policies.

August 5, 2025

‘We can’t do it’: How two major banks allegedly rejected Trump’s billions

President Trump said two American banks once refused to accept him as a customer, making his comment Tuesday as he prepares an executive order that would punish such institutions for discrimination against conservatives.

August 5, 2025

Russia drops missile deployment limits

Intermediate range weapons have emerged as a critical flashpoint in escalating tensions between Russia and the West, particularly as Moscow abandons its self-imposed deployment moratorium.

August 5, 2025

The great redistricting war: Texas vs. New York in congressional battle

A standoff is brewing in Texas over Republican plans to redraw congressional districts in the GOP's favor, while New York's governor threatens to speed up her own redistricting in retaliation.

August 4, 2025

Trump faces mounting economic challenges as weak job numbers fuel Dems’ optimism for political gains

July's employment report showed disappointing results with only 73,000 jobs added and unemployment rising, while previous months' gains were revised downward by 258,000 jobs combined.

August 3, 2025

‘A total scam’: Trump fires labor chief over disappointing jobs report

President Trump, upset at Friday's job numbers, said he fired the Biden-appointed Labor Department official in charge of compiling employment data.

August 1, 2025

El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly votes 57-3 to remove presidential term limits

El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has approved sweeping constitutional changes that fundamentally alter the country's presidential election system and term limits.

August 1, 2025

Trump administration defends global tariffs under emergency powers act before federal judges

Federal appeals court judges expressed skepticism about President Trump's broad interpretation of emergency powers to impose global tariffs during a critical hearing Thursday.

July 31, 2025

From Soros to Clinton: How the Russia collusion story was manufactured

Newly declassified Justice Department documents implicated left-wing donor George Soros in the FBI plot to spread Trump-Russia collusion allegations ahead of the 2016 election.

July 31, 2025

Senate Democrats invoke rare oversight law to force DOJ release of Epstein files

Senate Democrats have invoked a rarely used oversight law called "the rule of five" to force the Department of Justice to release files from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case.

July 30, 2025

What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE?

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a degenerative brain disease that has been linked to concussions and other head trauma common in military combat and contact sports. Here are some facts about CTE that you might not know.

July 30, 2025

The $12 billion secret: America’s worst transportation disasters revealed

The Department of Transportation has released a long-secret list of its most overdue and over-budget projects, revealing billions of dollars in taxpayer money committed to projects that just can't seem to get across the finish line.

July 30, 2025