Navarro proposes Trump for the Nobel Prize in economics
During a recent appearance, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro asserted that President Trump deserves a Nobel Prize for his efforts in “restructuring” global trade practices. “He essentially teaches world trade economics,” Navarro noted, suggesting that Trump’s actions qualify him for the Nobel in economics. He emphasized that the world’s largest market is acknowledging a […]
Thune: Temporary appointments possible as Senate deals with a pile of nominees
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced he is considering an extended recess for the Senate, which could enable President Trump to make a break appointment and address his backlog of pending candidates. Earlier this year, Thune had been hesitant about a long-term break but seems to be reevaluating as the Senate grapples with a […]
Government offering $154K to stay out of work, report says
The federal government is reportedly compensating over 154,000 employees to remain off the job as part of a postponement program initiated during the Trump administration. Since June, thousands have been receiving payments, which are set to continue until the end of 2025. Officials from two Human Resources Offices, speaking anonymously, mentioned that the total number […]
Senators from both parties urge Trump to maintain parts of the AI regulations from Biden’s administration
On Thursday, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) urged the Trump administration to keep some aspects of the artificial intelligence (AI) chip export regulations established by former President Biden. In a letter directed to Secretaries of Commerce Howard Rutnick and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the bipartisan pair emphasized the importance of encouraging […]
Trump’s tariffs deadline is near, raising more questions than solutions.
On May 28th, the US International Trade Court addressed President Trump’s worldwide “mutual tariffs,” which arose from his assertion that the US trade deficit constitutes a national emergency. The Trump administration is appealing to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Meanwhile, other court orders have kept the customs duties in place while […]
Warren asks the nominee for HHS general counsel about vaccines and abortion.
On Thursday, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) questioned how West Virginia Senator Mike Stuart’s (R) views on vaccines and abortion might influence his role as a potential advisor to the Department of Health and Human Services. Stuart has shown support for state bills allowing exemptions under West Virginia’s School Vaccination Policy. He identifies himself as “non-sided […]
Cooper’s campaign for the North Carolina Senate will make Medicaid a major focus.
Democrats Set Sights on Healthcare for 2026 Midterms As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Democrats are banking on healthcare to be a pivotal issue, particularly eyeing North Carolina as a promising opportunity to regain Senate control. Governor Roy Cooper’s track record, including his efforts to expand Medicaid despite opposition from a GOP-controlled legislature, positions him […]
Trump is currently meeting with candidates for four-star general positions.
Trump’s Meetings with General Candidates Raise Questions The White House has announced that President Trump plans to meet with candidates for four-star general before moving forward with their confirmation. This meeting aims to ensure that the candidates emphasize combat readiness and military leadership. According to White House spokesperson Anna Kelly, “President Trump wants to ensure […]
Senate committee moves forward with legislation to prohibit stock trading by lawmakers
Senate Bill to Ban Stock Trading by Lawmakers Moves Forward A Senate committee has pushed forward a bill designed to prohibit stock trading by lawmakers, as well as the president and vice president. The proposal faced resistance from nearly all Republicans, except for Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who introduced the legislation. During a Homeland Security […]
Democrats call for an investigation into the White House redistricting effort under the Hatch Act
Investigating Possible Hatch Act Violations Senate Democrats are urging the Special Advisors Office (OSC) to look into whether White House officials may have breached the Hatch Act while pushing against the efforts of the Butlers. In a letter sent on Tuesday, the senator highlighted statements made on July 15th by a senior advisor from the […]