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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

Trump shifts economic growth from government to private sector

President Trump has shifted the U.S. economy toward private sector-driven growth, securing over $8 trillion in investments from companies looking to expand their U.S. operations.

April 30, 2025

Vietnam 50 years after unification: A complex legacy

Vietnam marked the 50th anniversary of national unification Wednesday with a military parade through Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, which fell to North Vietnamese forces on April 30, 1975.

April 30, 2025

Bessent suggests tariff revenue could offset income taxes

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has suggested that revenue generated from President Trump's tariff policies could potentially offset federal income taxes.

April 29, 2025

Science vs. legislation: Florida’s unusual move against ‘chemtrails’

Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at regulating or potentially banning what supporters call "chemtrails" from aircraft, placing the state at the center of a controversial debate about aviation emissions and atmospheric science.

April 29, 2025

Martin v. United States: Can the FBI be held accountable for raiding the wrong home?

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could determine whether the federal government can be held liable when law enforcement raids the wrong home.

April 29, 2025

Washington Commanders announce $3.7 billion stadium plan for RFK site

Former Washington football legends and fans are celebrating a proposed $3.7 billion deal to build a new stadium at the historic RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C.

April 28, 2025

Blood, sweat and dislocated digits: The intense world of Alpine finger wrestling

In the Bavarian town of Pang, about an hour from Munich, 180 competitors gathered Sunday for the 64th German Fingerhakeln (finger wrestling) Championship. This traditional Alpine sport, which dates back to the 19th century, sees participants dressed in traditional Bavarian lederhosen and embroidered suspenders compete in a contest of finger strength and technique.

April 28, 2025

‘Citizenship doesn’t make parents legal’: Inside Homan’s tough border stance

Border Czar Tom Homan has made several significant policy declarations in recent days, including his stance on birthright citizenship and migrant accommodations, while the White House announces progress on border wall construction.

April 28, 2025

Trump’s first 100 days: Swift action pleases base, tariffs worry markets

President Trump has taken swift action during his first 100 days in office, implementing numerous policies through executive orders that have pleased his Republican base while causing concern among Democrats and some within his own party.

April 27, 2025