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Trump Accuses Congress of Antisemitism at Hanukkah Event as $400 Million White House Ballroom Plan Draws Scrutiny
President Donald Trump used a White House Hanukkah celebration this week to deliver a pointed political warning about what he described as rising antisemitism in Congress, even as he disclosed sharply higher costs for a controversial plan to build a new $400 million ballroom on White House grounds. The remarks, delivered during a religious event traditionally marked by bipartisan symbolism, immediately reignited debate over Trump's rhetoric, his approach to Israel, and the limits of presidential authority over historic federal property. 
President Donald Trump used a White House Hanukkah celebration this week to deliver a pointed political warning about what he described as rising antisemitism in Congress, even as he disclosed sharply higher costs for a controversial plan to build a new $400 million ballroom on White House grounds. The remarks, delivered during a religious event traditionally marked by bipartisan symbolism, immediately reignited debate over Trump's rhetoric, his approach to Israel, and the limits of presidential authority over historic federal property. -
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Breaks Silence, Criticizes Trump Team in Rare Public Interview
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has triggered an unusual public rupture inside the Trump administration after offering candid assessments of President Donald Trump and several senior officials in a series of interviews published by Vanity Fair, remarks that prompted a swift and forceful response from the West Wing. 
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has triggered an unusual public rupture inside the Trump administration after offering candid assessments of President Donald Trump and several senior officials in a series of interviews published by Vanity Fair, remarks that prompted a swift and forceful response from the West Wing. -
Student Loan Defaults Surge as Up to 9 Million Borrowers Face Repayment Cliff After Pandemic Protections End
A rapidly escalating student debt crisis is pushing millions of Americans toward default as pandemic-era protections expire, affordable repayment plans are dismantled and federal collections resume. New data cited by Forbes and survey findings from The Institute for College Access and Success show that the fallout is already spreading across households struggling to meet basic living costs. 
A rapidly escalating student debt crisis is pushing millions of Americans toward default as pandemic-era protections expire, affordable repayment plans are dismantled and federal collections resume. New data cited by Forbes and survey findings from The Institute for College Access and Success show that the fallout is already spreading across households struggling to meet basic living costs. -
Trump Draws Bipartisan Republican Rebuke After Linking Rob Reiner’s Killing to Politics
President Donald Trump sparked a political firestorm after publicly suggesting-without evidence-that filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner was killed because of his opposition to Trump, prompting rare and public criticism from Republican lawmakers, conservative activists, and media figures who urged restraint following the killings. 
President Donald Trump sparked a political firestorm after publicly suggesting-without evidence-that filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner was killed because of his opposition to Trump, prompting rare and public criticism from Republican lawmakers, conservative activists, and media figures who urged restraint following the killings. -
Trump Administration Turns Airports Into Enforcement Hubs as TSA Sends Traveler Data to ICE
The Trump administration has expanded immigration enforcement into U.S. airports by directing the Transportation Security Administration to share passenger information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a move that allows agents to screen travelers against deportation databases and make arrests before boarding. The policy, first reported by The New York Times, marks a significant shift in how domestic aviation security infrastructure is used in immigration enforcement. 
The Trump administration has expanded immigration enforcement into U.S. airports by directing the Transportation Security Administration to share passenger information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a move that allows agents to screen travelers against deportation databases and make arrests before boarding. The policy, first reported by The New York Times, marks a significant shift in how domestic aviation security infrastructure is used in immigration enforcement. -
Trump Administration Sued Over Firings of Federal DEI Staff in Challenge Alleging Political Retaliation
A class-action lawsuit filed in federal court accuses the Trump administration of illegally firing or forcing out federal employees based on their real or perceived involvement in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility roles, alleging the actions amounted to political retaliation rather than lawful policy changes. 
A class-action lawsuit filed in federal court accuses the Trump administration of illegally firing or forcing out federal employees based on their real or perceived involvement in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility roles, alleging the actions amounted to political retaliation rather than lawful policy changes. -
Trump Defends Tariffs, Tells Americans to “Give Up Pencils” as Prices Rise Under New Import Taxes
President Donald Trump defended his latest round of import taxes during an economic address in Pennsylvania, urging Americans to adjust their consumption habits as tariffs push up retail prices. Speaking at the Mount Airy Casino Resort, Trump told supporters that consumers have long benefited from artificially cheap foreign goods, particularly from China, and should expect to scale back purchases as part of his effort to rebuild U.S. manufacturing. President Donald Trump defended his latest round of import taxes during an economic address in Pennsylvania, urging Americans to adjust their consumption habits as tariffs push up retail prices. Speaking at the Mount Airy Casino Resort, Trump told supporters that consumers have long benefited from artificially cheap foreign goods, particularly from China, and should expect to scale back purchases as part of his effort to rebuild U.S. manufacturing. -
JD Vance Denounces Marriage Rumors as Viral AI Image, Missing Ring Fuel Online Speculation
Vice President JD Vance moved to quash mounting speculation over the stability of his marriage this week, dismissing viral rumors about public arguments, "missing" wedding rings, and an emotional exchange with activist Erika Kirk. Speaking in an interview and in posts on X, Vance insisted that his relationship with his wife, Usha Vance, remains secure despite persistent online chatter amplified by digitally altered photographs and social-media commentary. 
Vice President JD Vance moved to quash mounting speculation over the stability of his marriage this week, dismissing viral rumors about public arguments, "missing" wedding rings, and an emotional exchange with activist Erika Kirk. Speaking in an interview and in posts on X, Vance insisted that his relationship with his wife, Usha Vance, remains secure despite persistent online chatter amplified by digitally altered photographs and social-media commentary. -
7.6 Million Borrowers Face Restart of Payments as Trump Moves to Terminate SAVE Plan
The Trump administration moved to dismantle President Joe Biden's signature student loan repayment relief on Tuesday, announcing a joint settlement with Missouri that would formally end the payment pause and phase out the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. The decision sets up a significant shift for more than 7.6 million borrowers enrolled in the programme and signals heightened legal and political stakes around federal student loan policy. 
The Trump administration moved to dismantle President Joe Biden's signature student loan repayment relief on Tuesday, announcing a joint settlement with Missouri that would formally end the payment pause and phase out the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. The decision sets up a significant shift for more than 7.6 million borrowers enrolled in the programme and signals heightened legal and political stakes around federal student loan policy. -
IRS Flags Five Tax Credits Americans Miss, Leaving Billions Unclaimed Ahead of 2025 Season
The IRS is warning taxpayers that billions of dollars in federal credits go unclaimed each year, a persistent gap that spans all age groups and income brackets despite expansive eligibility rules. The Wall Street Journal's Lori Ioannou identified five incentives that are most frequently overlooked, from education and childcare to retirement savings and home energy upgrades, offering households opportunities to reduce their tax bills before the April deadline. 
The IRS is warning taxpayers that billions of dollars in federal credits go unclaimed each year, a persistent gap that spans all age groups and income brackets despite expansive eligibility rules. The Wall Street Journal's Lori Ioannou identified five incentives that are most frequently overlooked, from education and childcare to retirement savings and home energy upgrades, offering households opportunities to reduce their tax bills before the April deadline.
