Trump’s lack of business acumen is evident in his reactions to tariffs.
President Trump has consistently shown himself to be a poor negotiator, but now there’s further evidence that he lacks real business acumen. Following Walmart’s announcement about impending price increases linked to Trump’s tariffs, he took to social media to criticize the company. He said something along the lines of: “Walmart shouldn’t blame tariffs for raising […]
Both parties’ economic populism lets down working Americans
President Trump’s remarkable win in 2016 ushered in a wave of economic populism. Since that time, there’s been quite a scramble among political parties to create appealing economic opportunities for blue-collar workers. And it’s clear they could use these opportunities. Data from the Federal Reserve shows that over the past four decades, median earnings for […]
China criticizes Trump’s ban on international students at Harvard
China has strongly condemned the Trump administration’s recent move to prohibit Harvard University from enrolling international students, asserting its commitment to defending the rights of Chinese students studying abroad. During a press conference on Friday, a Chinese official stated, “China and the US education cooperation benefits both. We oppose the politicization of educational ties. What […]
Applause in Senate during exciting NBA game; clerk remarks ‘Indiana must have won’
On Wednesday night, the Senate was buzzing with excitement during the first game of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, where the New York Knicks faced off against the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers emerged victorious, edging out the Knicks 138-135 in overtime. Many basketball enthusiasts in the Senate were keeping an eye on the closely contested […]
Maryland legislator intends to travel to El Salvador to meet Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A lawmaker is organizing a third trip to El Salvador, aiming to meet Kilmer Abrego Garcia, a man who was deported by mistake, along with other individuals who claim they have been unjustly imprisoned there without judicial oversight. Ivy, the lawmaker, hopes to push for Abrego Garcia’s return and seeks to hold the Trump administration […]
DHS prevents Harvard from accepting international students: Important information to understand
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has notified Harvard University that it can no longer register international students, prompting those on campus to seek alternative arrangements. Here are the key points about the situation: Noem Criticizes Harvard DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Thursday that the department would revoke Harvard’s accreditation for its Student and […]
Trump intensifies efforts against antisemitism after the deaths of Israeli Embassy employees
The White House is intensifying its efforts to address anti-Semitism following a tragic shooting in Washington that resulted in the deaths of two staff members from the Israeli embassy on Wednesday night. The administration is particularly targeting fundraising activities at universities like Harvard as part of its response to discrimination, implementing various actions against anti-Semitic […]
Supreme Court allows Trump to dismiss two independent agency heads due to their liberal opposition
Supreme Court Clarifies Trump’s Power to Fire Independent Leaders The Supreme Court, in a ruling on Thursday, clarified the circumstances under which President Trump can dismiss two independent leaders appointed by Democrats. This ruling seems to provide Trump with a win in his effort to reinstate these officials and enhance his control over various federal […]
Republican campaign group advises party members to promote Trump’s agenda in their messaging
The House Republican campaign committee is urging its members to adopt an optimistic approach regarding a pivotal piece of legislation known as the “big beautiful bill,” which reflects President Trump’s priorities on tax cuts and spending. This emphasis will play a significant role in shaping their medium-term messaging for 2026. A memo from the National […]
Ron Johnson takes issue with House GOP bill, asserts Trump can’t influence him like the House conservatives do.
Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) publicly criticized Trump’s tax priorities on Thursday and expressed doubts about the House GOP’s recent substantial spending cut package. He argued that the goals set by his House colleagues were “too low” for meaningful savings. “They kept mentioning $1.5 trillion, but honestly, they set the bar too low,” Johnson told reporters, […]