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Trump Plans to Replace EB-5 Investor Visa with $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Residency Program
President Donald Trump announced plans on Tuesday to introduce a $5 million "gold card" visa that would grant wealthy individuals permanent residency in the United States, replacing the long-standing EB-5 investor visa program. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the initiative would attract affluent investors who would contribute significantly to the U.S. economy through spending, taxation, and job creation. 
President Donald Trump announced plans on Tuesday to introduce a $5 million "gold card" visa that would grant wealthy individuals permanent residency in the United States, replacing the long-standing EB-5 investor visa program. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the initiative would attract affluent investors who would contribute significantly to the U.S. economy through spending, taxation, and job creation. -
House Republicans Push Trump’s Agenda Forward in Dramatic Budget Vote Reversal
House Speaker Mike Johnson secured a narrow but pivotal victory Tuesday night, advancing a critical budget blueprint that will serve as the foundation for President Donald Trump's legislative agenda. The 217-215 vote came after a last-minute push by GOP leaders, aided by direct outreach from Trump, flipping key Republican holdouts who initially resisted the measure. 
House Speaker Mike Johnson secured a narrow but pivotal victory Tuesday night, advancing a critical budget blueprint that will serve as the foundation for President Donald Trump's legislative agenda. The 217-215 vote came after a last-minute push by GOP leaders, aided by direct outreach from Trump, flipping key Republican holdouts who initially resisted the measure. -
Macron Warns Trump to ‘Be Careful’ on Ukraine as U.S. Breaks With Allies
President Donald Trump's evolving stance on Ukraine has exacerbated tensions with European allies, with French President Emmanuel Macron publicly urging caution as Trump advances direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The diplomatic split deepened as the U.S. aligned with Russia and North Korea in key United Nations votes, further isolating Washington from its traditional allies. 
President Donald Trump's evolving stance on Ukraine has exacerbated tensions with European allies, with French President Emmanuel Macron publicly urging caution as Trump advances direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The diplomatic split deepened as the U.S. aligned with Russia and North Korea in key United Nations votes, further isolating Washington from its traditional allies. -
U.S. Votes With Russia Against Ukraine at UN as Trump Seeks Direct Talks With Putin
The United States voted against a United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Monday, aligning with Moscow in a dramatic reversal of longstanding U.S. foreign 
The United States voted against a United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Monday, aligning with Moscow in a dramatic reversal of longstanding U.S. foreign -
California Governor Seeks $40 Billion in Federal Aid for Wildfire Recovery
California Governor Gavin Newsom has formally requested nearly $40 billion in federal disaster relief to help Los Angeles recover from devastating January wildfires, marking one of the largest aid requests in state history. The funding, which would be distributed across multiple sectors, is aimed at restoring communities, rebuilding infrastructure, and strengthening wildfire resilience, according to a letter obtained by The Washington Post. 
California Governor Gavin Newsom has formally requested nearly $40 billion in federal disaster relief to help Los Angeles recover from devastating January wildfires, marking one of the largest aid requests in state history. The funding, which would be distributed across multiple sectors, is aimed at restoring communities, rebuilding infrastructure, and strengthening wildfire resilience, according to a letter obtained by The Washington Post. -
Trump Ends Deportation Protections for 520,000 Haitian Migrants, Reversing Biden’s Policy
The Trump administration has rescinded Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 520,000 Haitian migrants, a move that will leave them vulnerable to deportation as of August 3, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Thursday. The decision reverses an 18-month extension granted under the Biden administration, underscoring President Donald Trump's broader crackdown on immigration. 
The Trump administration has rescinded Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 520,000 Haitian migrants, a move that will leave them vulnerable to deportation as of August 3, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Thursday. The decision reverses an 18-month extension granted under the Biden administration, underscoring President Donald Trump's broader crackdown on immigration. -
Federal Judge Clears Path for Trump Administration’s Mass Firings of Government Workers
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can continue its mass firings of federal employees, dealing a legal blow to labor unions seeking to block the sweeping cuts. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper in Washington, D.C., dismissed a lawsuit brought by multiple federal worker unions, ruling that their claims must be pursued through the Federal Labor Relations Authority rather than the courts. 
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can continue its mass firings of federal employees, dealing a legal blow to labor unions seeking to block the sweeping cuts. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper in Washington, D.C., dismissed a lawsuit brought by multiple federal worker unions, ruling that their claims must be pursued through the Federal Labor Relations Authority rather than the courts. -
Trump Loyalist Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director Despite Senate Opposition
The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, cementing a key ally of President Donald Trump at the helm of the nation's top law enforcement agency. The confirmation, passed narrowly along party lines with a 51-49 vote, has ignited concerns among Democrats who warn that Patel could use his position to target Trump's political adversaries. 
The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, cementing a key ally of President Donald Trump at the helm of the nation's top law enforcement agency. The confirmation, passed narrowly along party lines with a 51-49 vote, has ignited concerns among Democrats who warn that Patel could use his position to target Trump's political adversaries. -
What’s Next for NYC Mayor Eric Adams? Judge’s Ruling and Hochul’s Decision Loom
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' future hangs in the balance as he awaits a federal judge's decision on whether corruption charges against him will be dismissed while Governor Kathy Hochul considers using her authority to remove him from office. With both legal and political threats converging, Adams faces one of the most critical moments of his career as he seeks to hold onto his position and navigate a difficult re-election campaign. 
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' future hangs in the balance as he awaits a federal judge's decision on whether corruption charges against him will be dismissed while Governor Kathy Hochul considers using her authority to remove him from office. With both legal and political threats converging, Adams faces one of the most critical moments of his career as he seeks to hold onto his position and navigate a difficult re-election campaign. -
U.S. Opposes ‘Russian Aggression’ Label in G7 Talks, Sparking Diplomatic Rift
The Trump administration is resisting the inclusion of the term "Russian aggression" in a planned G7 statement marking the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a position that has raised concerns among Western officials about U.S. commitment to supporting Kyiv. According to officials cited by the Financial Times, the administration is instead advocating for the conflict to be referred to as the "Ukraine conflict", reflecting a broader shift in U.S. rhetoric and strategy under President Donald Trump. 
The Trump administration is resisting the inclusion of the term "Russian aggression" in a planned G7 statement marking the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a position that has raised concerns among Western officials about U.S. commitment to supporting Kyiv. According to officials cited by the Financial Times, the administration is instead advocating for the conflict to be referred to as the "Ukraine conflict", reflecting a broader shift in U.S. rhetoric and strategy under President Donald Trump.
