Trump reveals pick to lead Drug Enforcement Administration
President Donald Trump has appointed Virginia officials to lead the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in the new administration. In a Truth Social Post Tuesday, Trump wrote that he nominated Terry Cole as the next administrator for the DEA. Cole is currently the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security for the Commonwealth of Virginia. According […]
Amid court losses, Trump administration talk of ignoring rules fuels fears of constitutional crisis – live | Trump administration
The story of the Trump administration ignoring the fear of a constitutional crisis amid the loss of courts Good morning, reader of the US Politics Blog. Donald TrumpEfforts to promote the federal government were given dim receptions from judges across the country. The judge recently handed over a ruling that hinders his attempts to reduce […]
Democrats unveil task force to respond to ‘harm’ inflicted by Trump administration
House Democrats announced Monday that they have created a task force to address the “harm” they have been inflicting by the Trump administration. In a letter to “Dear Colleague,” minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (DN.Y.) announced the creation of a rapid response task force and litigation working group, and the party's “opposes far-right extremism.” It promoted […]
‘Racists Are Welcome in the Trump Administration’
Anna Navarro spoke to her co-host on Monday about ABC's “view” that President Donald Trump's administration welcomed “racists.” “I don't think, as JD Vance knows, “I don't think stupid social media activities should ruin a child's life.” Understood. This wasn't many years ago. These tweets, they were a few months ago. So, if he is […]
Trump administration appeals federal judge’s order to unfreeze federal funds
The Trump administration is suing a federal judge's order to freeze federal funds in the U.S. Court of Appeals in the First Circuit. The allegations come hours after a federal judge in Rhode Island ordered President Donald Trump's administration to freeze federal funds again. US District Judge Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to […]
Trump halts enforcement of US law banning bribery of foreign officials | Trump administration
Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that ordered the U.S. Department of Justice to suspend prosecutions accused of bribery in order for foreign government officials to acquire business. The order directs U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondy to suspend prosecutions under the Foreign Corruption Practices Act of 1977 until it issues revised enforcement guidance […]
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum | Trump administration
Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum on Monday, increasing his controversial bids to boost the US economy by hiking taxes on imports from abroad. “Steel and aluminum tariff 2.0 will put an end to foreign dumping, boost domestic production and protect the steel and aluminum industry as the backbone and pillar […]
FEMA gave $59 million last week to NYC hotels to house illegal immigrants, Elon Musk slams Biden administration
The government's Department of Efficiency has said that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has given tens of millions of US taxpayer dollars to a “luxury” hotel in New York City to accommodate illegal immigrants as recently as last week. It is said that he discovered the Doge head Elon Musk reportedly revealed his significant FEMA […]
Over 65,000 Federal Workers Reportedly Accept Trump Administration Buyout Offer
More than 65,000 federal workers reportedly accepted the Trump administration's acquisition offer as a federal judge is expected to consider the issue Monday. Last week, the figure appeared to appear in the roughly 40,000 federal workers who accepted offers from the Trump administration. “If you resign under this program, you will maintain all your pay […]
Bill Ackman calls for Trump administration to review UN support
Jack Otter and “Baron's Round Table” panelists discuss how Dodge is shaking Washington, DC Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman said Monday that the UN's US funding “deserves careful scrutiny.” “The more I learn about @un, one of the biggest NGOs, the more I think our support for the United Nations deserves careful scrutiny,” Ackman […]