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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. -
Birmingham Mayor Condemns Trump’s Executive Orders, Calls It 'Alabama-fication' of Federal Government
President Donald Trump's recent executive orders targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the federal government and private sector have ignited a wave of controversy and criticism, with opponents accusing the administration of undermining decades of progress in workplace equity. 
President Donald Trump's recent executive orders targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the federal government and private sector have ignited a wave of controversy and criticism, with opponents accusing the administration of undermining decades of progress in workplace equity. -
Trump's Anti-DEI Order Prompts Fears of 'Witch Hunt' Against Diversity Advocates
President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping executive order that effectively dismantles diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs across the federal government, marking a stark shift in policy. The order, signed this week, revokes decades of affirmative action practices and threatens to extend enforcement into the private sector, potentially putting corporate diversity efforts on shaky legal ground. 
President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping executive order that effectively dismantles diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs across the federal government, marking a stark shift in policy. The order, signed this week, revokes decades of affirmative action practices and threatens to extend enforcement into the private sector, potentially putting corporate diversity efforts on shaky legal ground. -
Federal Employees Ordered to Report Colleagues in DEI Roles or Face 'Adverse Consequences'
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping directive targeting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI) programs within the federal government. On Wednesday, federal employees received emails warning that they could face "adverse consequences" if they fail to report colleagues engaged in DEI-related work. The move follows President Donald Trump's executive order to eliminate all DEI programs in federal agencies. 
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping directive targeting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI) programs within the federal government. On Wednesday, federal employees received emails warning that they could face "adverse consequences" if they fail to report colleagues engaged in DEI-related work. The move follows President Donald Trump's executive order to eliminate all DEI programs in federal agencies. -
Pentagon to Deploy up to 1,500 Active-duty Troops to US-Mexico Border as Trump Pushes Crackdown on Immigration
The Pentagon is set to deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in the coming days, marking a significant escalation in President Donald Trump's efforts to address illegal immigration and secure the southern border. This move comes on the heels of executive orders Trump signed shortly after taking office, signaling a sharp focus on immigration enforcement as a central tenet of his administration. 
The Pentagon is set to deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in the coming days, marking a significant escalation in President Donald Trump's efforts to address illegal immigration and secure the southern border. This move comes on the heels of executive orders Trump signed shortly after taking office, signaling a sharp focus on immigration enforcement as a central tenet of his administration. -
DOJ Orders Prosecutors to Investigate State, Local Resistance to Immigration Crackdown
The Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to investigate state and local officials who may be obstructing the Trump administration's efforts to enforce immigration laws. In a memo obtained by the Associated Press, Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directed prosecutors to target resistance to the administration's deportation and border enforcement initiatives, emphasizing the urgency of aggressive federal action. 
The Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to investigate state and local officials who may be obstructing the Trump administration's efforts to enforce immigration laws. In a memo obtained by the Associated Press, Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directed prosecutors to target resistance to the administration's deportation and border enforcement initiatives, emphasizing the urgency of aggressive federal action. -
Trump Warns Putin to End Ukraine War or Face Economic Penalties
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, threatening severe economic consequences if Russia fails to reach a settlement to end its nearly three-year war in Ukraine. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump promised "high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russian goods and exports to the United States and allied nations should the conflict continue. 
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, threatening severe economic consequences if Russia fails to reach a settlement to end its nearly three-year war in Ukraine. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump promised "high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russian goods and exports to the United States and allied nations should the conflict continue. -
Trump Revokes Decades-Old Civil Rights Order, Targets Diversity Programs in Sweeping Crackdown
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order this week that dismantles decades of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, including the revocation of an order signed in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson that laid the groundwork for affirmative action in federal contracting. The move extends into the private sector, targeting corporations, universities, and nonprofits for potential civil investigations over their DEI initiatives. 
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order this week that dismantles decades of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, including the revocation of an order signed in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson that laid the groundwork for affirmative action in federal contracting. The move extends into the private sector, targeting corporations, universities, and nonprofits for potential civil investigations over their DEI initiatives. -
Trump Considers 10% Tariff on Chinese Imports, Escalating Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration is considering a 10% tariff on imports from China, citing the trafficking of fentanyl through Mexico and Canada as a primary justification. The proposed tariff, which could be implemented as soon as February 1, reflects a significant shift in the administration's approach to global trade and marks the continuation of Trump's campaign promise to enforce stricter trade policies. The president also warned of impending tariffs on the European Union, accusing the bloc of unfair trade practices. 
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration is considering a 10% tariff on imports from China, citing the trafficking of fentanyl through Mexico and Canada as a primary justification. The proposed tariff, which could be implemented as soon as February 1, reflects a significant shift in the administration's approach to global trade and marks the continuation of Trump's campaign promise to enforce stricter trade policies. The president also warned of impending tariffs on the European Union, accusing the bloc of unfair trade practices.
