Education Department reallocates responsibilities to different agencies as Trump and McMahon aim to eliminate it
Education Department Announces Plans for Restructuring On Tuesday, the Education Department revealed intentions to further reorganize itself by shifting specific duties to other federal agencies. This aligns with President Trump’s ongoing objective of eventually eliminating the department altogether. While certain programs are mandated by federal law to remain under the Education Department, the Trump administration […]
Chuck Schumer disregards Donald Trump’s comments on direct health care payments
Schumer Criticizes Trump’s Health Care Proposal On Tuesday, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer from New York dismissed President Trump’s latest comments on health care reform as mere “ramblings” that fail to address cost reduction. In his remarks, Schumer stated, “Donald Trump’s ramblings show he still doesn’t know how things actually work. His ‘plan’ doesn’t make […]
Court decides Meta does not hold a monopoly in social networking
Federal Judge Rules Meta Does Not Hold Illegal Monopoly A federal judge determined on Tuesday that Meta does not illegally monopolize personal social networking. The ruling indicates that the tech giant faces competition from a wider social media market, which includes platforms like TikTok and YouTube. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, in a detailed 89-page […]
Discover the Dutch Mamdani — I hope he becomes New York City’s mayor.
Just days before Zoran Mamdani emerged victorious in the New York mayoral race, Dutch voters chose Rob Jetten, a politician from the Netherlands, to lead the government as their next prime minister. Mamdani, who is of Dutch descent, is an intriguing character. The similarities between the two politicians are quite striking. Jetten, who leads the […]
Large Epstein vote; Saudi leader receives special attention in DC
Current Events Update It’s Tuesday, and based on an informal survey I conducted yesterday, most readers of the 12:30 Report find the ongoing dispute between Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene more surprising than the president’s recent split with Elon Musk. Each incident has its own intrigue, that’s for sure. Saudi crown prince receives a warm […]
Crown prince of Saudi Arabia visits Trump and the White House for the first time since 2018: Photos
Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince at White House On Tuesday, President Trump welcomed Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House with a grand ceremony on the South Lawn. This event was the most elaborate greeting for a foreign leader during Trump’s second term. The ceremony featured a military band, a procession, […]
Amazon distributing payments in $2.5 billion agreement regarding Prime subscriptions
(NEXSTAR) — If you’ve found yourself unintentionally enrolled in Amazon Prime, it might be a good idea to check your inbox. Amazon has started refunding part of a $2.5 billion settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) earlier this year. The FTC accused Amazon of using “deceptive methods” to enroll customers in paid Prime […]
Trump responds to reporter about Epstein files: ‘Be quiet, piggy’
Trump’s Comments on Epstein Files Receive New Attention Last week, President Trump took a swipe at a reporter during an Air Force flight, after being asked about documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The entire Epstein case is resurfacing as the House gears up for a vote on a bill aimed at releasing […]
Seth Meyers responds to Trump’s criticism of his NBC program
Seth Meyers Mocks Trump’s Comments About His Show On Monday, comedian Seth Meyers took a jab at President Trump’s demand for NBC to remove him from its programming, adding another layer to their ongoing back-and-forth. “When you accuse me of Trump Derangement Syndrome, I take that diagnosis seriously, because you are clearly a medical professional, […]
Accusers of Jeffrey Epstein make a last-minute appeal before House vote on documents
Epstein Defendants Advocate for File Release at Capitol A group of defendants connected to Jeffrey Epstein assembled at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, aiming to persuade Congress to enact legislation mandating the Trump administration to disclose all government files pertaining to him. These women joined Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), and Rep. […]