Stephen Miller claims India is funding Russia’s war in Ukraine
Concerns Over India’s Oil Purchases from Russia On August 3, 2025, Stephen Miller, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House, voiced strong criticisms against India for its continued purchase of Russian oil. He claimed that these actions effectively support Russian military efforts in Ukraine, despite existing US tariffs. “What [Trump] stated was clear: […]
Trump tells Schumer to ‘GO AWAY’ regarding Senate nominee deal funding requests after talks break down
Negotiations aimed at finalizing a deal involving President Donald Trump’s candidate fell apart on Saturday night. While Senate Republicans and Democrats exchanged blame for the breakdown, it was ultimately Trump who pulled the plug on the discussions. In an extensive post on a social media platform, Trump accused Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) of […]
Trump administration halts $339 million in UCLA funding, claims university violated rights
The Trump administration has put a hold on a significant $339 million research grant to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). This decision comes as a response to allegations of anti-Semitism, civil rights violations, and issues related to women’s sports. This freeze is somewhat unusual as it primarily targets a public university, while similar […]
NYC socialist candidate Mamdani reverses years of advocating for police funding cuts
Zohran Mamdani’s Controversial Shift on NYPD Funding This week, Zohran Mamdani, aNew York City mayoral candidate with socialist views, stirred up some discussion. He’s been reflecting on his earlier criticisms of the New York Police Department (NYPD), dating back to 2020, while grappling with the backlash against his previous stances. On Wednesday, following the tragic […]
Senate passes over $180 billion in funding for 2026 ahead of August break
Senate Passes Initial Funding Bill Amid Future Challenges On Friday, the Senate passed the first part of the government’s funding bill for fiscal year 2026 right before the August break. However, there’s a looming struggle ahead when Congress reconvenes in September to prevent a government shutdown. The Chamber of Commerce endorsed three bills that equate […]
Senate resolves impasse on government funding as September 30 deadline approaches
Senate Approves Key Spending Bills Amid Partisan Tensions The Senate made progress late Friday by passing a set of crucial spending bills, overcoming partisan hurdles that could have stalled government funding efforts. Three significant bills moved forward, covering military construction, veterans’ affairs, as well as agriculture and FDA funding. It seemed like lawmakers, from both […]
States with Democratic leadership take legal action against Trump administration over attempts to cut funding for Planned Parenthood.
A coalition of Democratic state leaders filed a lawsuit this week against provisions from the Trump administration that aim to limit funding for abortion providers. The lawsuit was initiated by 22 attorneys general, along with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated during a press conference that these provisions act as “punishment […]
Senate reaches agreement on funding bills before August break
Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), who leads the Senate Budget Committee, announced on Friday that the Chamber of Commerce is set to advance the initial segments of the 2026 government funding bill. The plan includes a three-year funding strategy that will cover various sectors, such as Veterans Affairs, the Agriculture Division, the Food and Drug Administration, […]
Public Broadcasting Corporation closes after loss of federal funding from Trump
Federal Funding Cuts Lead to Closure of Public Broadcasting Public broadcasting businesses are now facing closure due to cuts from the federal government, as stated by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Following backlash from some Republicans regarding federal support for public broadcasting, President Donald Trump took decisive action, effectively ending funding for both CPB […]
Public Broadcasting Corporation Set to Close Following Trump’s Funding Reductions
CPB Announces Operational Cutbacks Amid Funding Reductions The Public Broadcasting Bureau (CPB) revealed on Friday that it would be scaling back its operations due to significant funding cuts enacted by President Donald Trump. This decision comes after the $9 billion retirement package approved on July 24, which drastically reduces financial support for public broadcasters such […]