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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Pay Foreign Aid Contractors by Monday
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to process foreign aid payments by Monday at 6 p.m., following a Supreme Court ruling that rejected the administration's emergency appeal to maintain a broad freeze on foreign assistance. 
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to process foreign aid payments by Monday at 6 p.m., following a Supreme Court ruling that rejected the administration's emergency appeal to maintain a broad freeze on foreign assistance. -
Trump Moves to Dismantle Education Department with Executive Order
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as Thursday instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, a move that would mark one of the most dramatic overhauls of federal education policy in decades. 
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as Thursday instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, a move that would mark one of the most dramatic overhauls of federal education policy in decades. -
Trump Pushes for Mandatory Death Penalty for Cop Killers, Urges Congress to Make It Law
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating the death penalty for anyone convicted of murdering a law enforcement officer, a move he announced during his address to Congress on Tuesday. Trump urged lawmakers to codify the policy into law, framing it as part of his broader initiative to combat violent crime. 
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating the death penalty for anyone convicted of murdering a law enforcement officer, a move he announced during his address to Congress on Tuesday. Trump urged lawmakers to codify the policy into law, framing it as part of his broader initiative to combat violent crime. -
U.S. Cuts Off Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine as Trump Pressures Kyiv for Concessions: Report
The Biden-era intelligence-sharing agreement between the United States and Ukraine has been abruptly terminated under President Donald Trump, multiple sources confirmed on Wednesday. The move comes days after Washington halted military aid shipments to Kyiv, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the war-torn country. 
The Biden-era intelligence-sharing agreement between the United States and Ukraine has been abruptly terminated under President Donald Trump, multiple sources confirmed on Wednesday. The move comes days after Washington halted military aid shipments to Kyiv, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the war-torn country. -
Democrats Plan Boycotts and Protests for Trump’s Address to Congress
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), a senior Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, announced Tuesday that he would boycott President Donald Trump's address to Congress in protest of the administration's policies and mass federal firings. 
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), a senior Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, announced Tuesday that he would boycott President Donald Trump's address to Congress in protest of the administration's policies and mass federal firings. -
Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Markets React Sharply
President Donald Trump announced Monday that 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would go into effect Tuesday, dismissing the possibility of further negotiations with the two neighboring nations. The move, aimed at addressing fentanyl trafficking and reducing trade imbalances, sent shockwaves through financial markets, with the S&P 500 closing down nearly 2%. 
President Donald Trump announced Monday that 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would go into effect Tuesday, dismissing the possibility of further negotiations with the two neighboring nations. The move, aimed at addressing fentanyl trafficking and reducing trade imbalances, sent shockwaves through financial markets, with the S&P 500 closing down nearly 2%. -
Trump Lashes Out at Zelensky Over Ukraine War Comments as White House Mulls Aid Suspension
The divide between Washington and Kyiv deepened Monday as President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for suggesting the war with Russia could continue for the foreseeable future. Trump's remarks came as his administration convened top officials to discuss the future of U.S. aid to Ukraine, raising concerns that support may soon be curtailed. The divide between Washington and Kyiv deepened Monday as President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for suggesting the war with Russia could continue for the foreseeable future. Trump's remarks came as his administration convened top officials to discuss the future of U.S. aid to Ukraine, raising concerns that support may soon be curtailed. -
Andrew Cuomo Launches NYC Mayoral Bid, Vows to Fix ‘Crisis’ in Public Safety and Housing
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City on Saturday, launching a political comeback after resigning in August 2021 amid sexual misconduct allegations. His entry into the race, confirmed in a 17-minute video posted on X, sets the stage for a contentious Democratic primary ahead of the June 2025 election. 
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City on Saturday, launching a political comeback after resigning in August 2021 amid sexual misconduct allegations. His entry into the race, confirmed in a 17-minute video posted on X, sets the stage for a contentious Democratic primary ahead of the June 2025 election. -
Iowa Becomes First State to Remove Transgender Protections from Civil Rights Code
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation Friday making the state the first in the U.S. to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code, a move that critics say will leave transgender individuals vulnerable to discrimination. The law, set to take effect on July 1, revises Iowa's Civil Rights Act by eliminating gender identity as a protected category while reinforcing a legal definition of sex based on reproductive organs at birth. 
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation Friday making the state the first in the U.S. to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code, a move that critics say will leave transgender individuals vulnerable to discrimination. The law, set to take effect on July 1, revises Iowa's Civil Rights Act by eliminating gender identity as a protected category while reinforcing a legal definition of sex based on reproductive organs at birth. -
Trump Ends Talks with Zelensky, Calls Him ‘Not Ready for Peace’ After Oval Office Clash
President Donald Trump abruptly ended negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday after a heated Oval Office exchange in which Trump accused Zelensky of being "not ready for peace." The confrontation, which also involved Vice President JD Vance, underscored the shifting stance of the U.S. toward Ukraine, as Trump increasingly pressures Kyiv to accept a ceasefire with Russia. 
President Donald Trump abruptly ended negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday after a heated Oval Office exchange in which Trump accused Zelensky of being "not ready for peace." The confrontation, which also involved Vice President JD Vance, underscored the shifting stance of the U.S. toward Ukraine, as Trump increasingly pressures Kyiv to accept a ceasefire with Russia.
