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Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years in Corruption Case, Claims Political Prosecution
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in prison after being convicted of bribery and corruption charges, marking a stunning downfall for the longtime lawmaker who once chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. 
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in prison after being convicted of bribery and corruption charges, marking a stunning downfall for the longtime lawmaker who once chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. -
Trump Administration Halts Federal Aid to Realign Spending with Conservative Goals
President Donald Trump's administration has issued a broad freeze on federal aid, halting domestic and foreign funding programs to reassess their alignment with his policy agenda. The sweeping directive, announced in a memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), took effect Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET, sending shockwaves through Capitol Hill and triggering immediate backlash from Democratic lawmakers. 
President Donald Trump's administration has issued a broad freeze on federal aid, halting domestic and foreign funding programs to reassess their alignment with his policy agenda. The sweeping directive, announced in a memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), took effect Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET, sending shockwaves through Capitol Hill and triggering immediate backlash from Democratic lawmakers. -
Trump Targets Colombia with Tariffs Over Rejected Migrant Repatriation Flights
President Donald Trump announced sweeping retaliatory measures against Colombia on Sunday after the South American country refused to allow two U.S. military deportation flights carrying Colombian migrants to land. The measures, including tariffs on Colombian imports, visa sanctions, enhanced customs inspections, and financial penalties, mark the latest escalation in Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration and his push for stricter enforcement of international deportation agreements. 
President Donald Trump announced sweeping retaliatory measures against Colombia on Sunday after the South American country refused to allow two U.S. military deportation flights carrying Colombian migrants to land. The measures, including tariffs on Colombian imports, visa sanctions, enhanced customs inspections, and financial penalties, mark the latest escalation in Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration and his push for stricter enforcement of international deportation agreements. -
Trump Rallies Support for 'No Tax on Tips' Policy in Las Vegas
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his pledge to eliminate federal taxes on tips during a rally in Las Vegas on Saturday, signaling to Congress that the policy remains a priority in his second term. Addressing a crowd of roughly 1,000 supporters at the Circa Resort & Casino, Trump promised relief for millions of tipped workers, though details on implementing the plan remain sparse. 
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his pledge to eliminate federal taxes on tips during a rally in Las Vegas on Saturday, signaling to Congress that the policy remains a priority in his second term. Addressing a crowd of roughly 1,000 supporters at the Circa Resort & Casino, Trump promised relief for millions of tipped workers, though details on implementing the plan remain sparse. -
Trump Fires 17 Federal Inspectors General in Sweeping Late-Night Shakeup
In a controversial move late Friday night, President Donald Trump fired 17 independent inspectors general across key federal agencies, removing a critical layer of oversight and prompting bipartisan concerns about accountability. The dismissals, communicated via email by the White House Presidential Personnel Office, affected agencies with broad influence and control over billions of taxpayer dollars, including the departments of State, Defense, Transportation, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development. 
In a controversial move late Friday night, President Donald Trump fired 17 independent inspectors general across key federal agencies, removing a critical layer of oversight and prompting bipartisan concerns about accountability. The dismissals, communicated via email by the White House Presidential Personnel Office, affected agencies with broad influence and control over billions of taxpayer dollars, including the departments of State, Defense, Transportation, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development. -
Trump to Tour Los Angeles Wildfire Damage Amid Feud with Governor Newsom Over Federal Aid and Water Policies
President Donald Trump is set to visit Los Angeles on Friday to assess the destruction caused by wildfires, marking the latest chapter in his ongoing clash with California Governor Gavin Newsom over disaster management, water policies, and federal aid. The visit, which follows a stop in hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, comes as Trump has made controversial remarks suggesting conditions for California's federal disaster assistance. 
President Donald Trump is set to visit Los Angeles on Friday to assess the destruction caused by wildfires, marking the latest chapter in his ongoing clash with California Governor Gavin Newsom over disaster management, water policies, and federal aid. The visit, which follows a stop in hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, comes as Trump has made controversial remarks suggesting conditions for California's federal disaster assistance. -
Trump Mocked for Claiming ‘Nothing Can Destroy Coal’ Amid Push for Fossil Fuels
President Donald Trump is facing widespread criticism and ridicule following his assertion that coal is impervious to destruction, even by bombs, during a speech this week. Trump's remarks, which were part of a broader push to support domestic fossil fuel production, have drawn skepticism from energy experts, environmental advocates, and social media commentators alike. 
President Donald Trump is facing widespread criticism and ridicule following his assertion that coal is impervious to destruction, even by bombs, during a speech this week. Trump's remarks, which were part of a broader push to support domestic fossil fuel production, have drawn skepticism from energy experts, environmental advocates, and social media commentators alike. -
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order, Citing Constitutional Violations
A federal judge on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order to block President Donald Trump's controversial executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship in the United States. The ruling marks the first significant legal setback in what is expected to be a protracted battle over one of the administration's most polarizing immigration policies. 
A federal judge on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order to block President Donald Trump's controversial executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship in the United States. The ruling marks the first significant legal setback in what is expected to be a protracted battle over one of the administration's most polarizing immigration policies. -
Pete Hegseth Clears Senate Hurdle Despite Controversies; Final Confirmation Vote Looms
The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination to serve as defense secretary in President Donald Trump's administration, setting up a contentious final confirmation vote. The procedural vote to invoke cloture, which limits debate to 30 hours, passed 51-49, with two Republican senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, joining all 47 Democrats in opposition. 
The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination to serve as defense secretary in President Donald Trump's administration, setting up a contentious final confirmation vote. The procedural vote to invoke cloture, which limits debate to 30 hours, passed 51-49, with two Republican senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, joining all 47 Democrats in opposition. -
Marco Rubio to Visit Central America Amid Trump's Panama Canal Claims and Migration Crackdown
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will embark on his first international trip as America's chief diplomat next week, visiting five countries in Central America and the Caribbean. The trip, which includes stops in Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic, comes amid President Donald Trump's vocal criticism of Panama over the control of the Panama Canal and his broader efforts to curb migration to the United States. 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will embark on his first international trip as America's chief diplomat next week, visiting five countries in Central America and the Caribbean. The trip, which includes stops in Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic, comes amid President Donald Trump's vocal criticism of Panama over the control of the Panama Canal and his broader efforts to curb migration to the United States.
