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Trump secures $2 trillion in Middle East deals during Qatar and Saudi Arabia visit

President Trump's Middle East trip has secured nearly $2 trillion in deals for U.S. companies, including over $1.2 trillion in economic investment from Qatar.

May 14, 2025

What is habeas corpus, a term often used in today’s news?

Habeas corpus (Latin for "you shall have the body") is a fundamental legal principle and writ that protects individuals from unlawful detention or imprisonment. It's often referred to as the "Great Writ" due to its historical and constitutional importance.

May 14, 2025

Strange bedfellows: Why Democrats are backing Trump’s regulatory reform

President Trump's efforts to roll back the criminalization of regulatory infractions are gaining unexpected bipartisan support, representing a significant shift in how federal agencies handle compliance issues.

May 14, 2025

President’s Middle East tour focuses on economic ties rather than human rights

President Trump began a three-day Middle East tour focused on strengthening economic ties with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

May 13, 2025

How the new FTC ‘junk fees’ rule will affect consumers

Here is a quick summary of how the Federal Trade Commission's new rule on "junk fees" will affect consumers.

May 13, 2025

Trump trolls potential 2028 Democratic candidates with nicknames and mockery

President Trump is actively trolling potential Democratic presidential candidates who are positioning themselves for the 2028 election, creating early challenges for opposition figures trying to build their national profiles.

May 13, 2025

U.S. and China agree to slash tariffs during pause in trade war

President Trump announced Monday that the United States and China have agreed to a temporary reduction in tariffs during a 90-day negotiation period aimed at reaching a comprehensive trade deal.

May 12, 2025

Air Force One: Made in Qatar? The unprecedented aircraft gift to Trump

President Trump is reportedly poised to accept a luxurious jet from Qatar to serve as a new Air Force One, a move that would be unprecedented in modern presidential history and raises significant questions about foreign gifts and national security.

May 12, 2025

U.S. plans $1 trillion defense budget with focus on Golden Dome missile shield

The Trump administration is considering appointing a "Golden Dome czar" to oversee the development of a comprehensive missile defense shield to protect the continental United States.

May 11, 2025

Trump announces major trade deal opening British markets to U.S. farm products

President Trump announced a new trade deal with Britain that will significantly open the British market to American agricultural products, chemicals, and machinery.

May 8, 2025

6 quick facts about Pope Leo XIV

Six quick facts about the American cardinal who was elected and became Pope Leo XIV:

May 8, 2025

Powell warns sustained tariffs could increase inflation and unemployment

The Federal Reserve has maintained interest rates between 4.25% and 4.5%, resisting President Trump's pressure to lower them amid his aggressive trade policies.

May 7, 2025

List of foreign leaders who have visited with Trump in the Oval Office so far this year

Here is a list of 12 world leaders who have visited the Oval Office in just over 100 days since President Trump returned to the White House

May 7, 2025

Trump administration’s justification for mass deportation of Venezuelans challenged by intel report

A newly declassified U.S. intelligence memo contradicts President Trump's claims about the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA), undermining his justification for using the Alien Enemies Act to deport gang members.

May 6, 2025

D.C. Mayor Bowser predicts 1 million visitors for 2027 NFL draft at National Mall

President Trump announced that Washington, D.C. will host the 2027 NFL draft at the National Mall, marking the first time the event will be held in the nation's capital since 1941, when it took place at the Willard Hotel.

May 5, 2025

Democratic Party faces leadership crisis after Trump’s return to White House

In the aftermath of their 2024 presidential defeat, the Democratic Party is experiencing significant internal strife and leadership challenges.

May 4, 2025

‘A reasonable compromise’? The drag show venue battle that split a Florida community

A Florida city has successfully pressured organizers to move a drag queen performance from a public playground to an indoor venue, marking another chapter in the ongoing cultural and legal debates about such events in public spaces.

May 2, 2025

EU watchdog sanctions TikTok for failing to protect European user data from Chinese access

The European Union's privacy watchdog has imposed a substantial fine of 530 million euros ($600 million) on TikTok following a four-year investigation into the company's data practices.

May 2, 2025

Trump nominates Mike Waltz as U.N. ambassador following White House reshuffle

President Trump announced Thursday that Mike Waltz, his current White House national security adviser, will be nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

May 1, 2025

The new cartel commodity: Inside Mexico’s massive fuel theft crisis

Mexican criminal organizations are increasingly turning to stolen oil as a lucrative revenue stream, creating a complex security and economic challenge that affects both Mexico and the United States.

May 1, 2025