Trump signs order to bring back the ‘Presidential Fitness Test’ for students
President Trump Revives Fitness Test for Schools On Thursday, President Donald Trump enacted an executive order (EO) to reinstate the president’s fitness test in schools. This initiative aims to encourage a healthier lifestyle among children in the U.S., aligning with the “Make America Healthy” (MAHA) campaign led by Robert Kennedy Jr. from the Department of […]
John Thune indicates that recess appointments are a possibility as the struggle for Trump confirmations continues.
Senate Majority Leader Proposes Changes to Speed Up Appointments WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) suggested potentially skipping breaks to expedite the appointment of 161 administrative staff members nominated by President Trump. “I think we can consider all options,” Thune remarked to reporters. He mentioned that adjusting things like discussion duration […]
Trump reveals updated matching tariff rates
President Trump disclosed new tariff rates affecting numerous countries, which will come into play on August 7th. This move raises concerns about its impact on the global trading framework. He signed a Presidential Order that adjusts tariffs for several nations, a decision made after postponing his plans for “mutual” tariffs on two occasions. The rates […]
Republicans oppose Democrats’ proposal to prevent Trump from using Qatari jet after his presidency
On Thursday, Republicans in the Senate Appropriations Committee turned down what Democrats referred to as an “ivol” amendment aimed at preventing President Trump from taking possession of a luxury jet from Qatar, which he allegedly plans to use as presidential transport post-presidency. The committee voted 15-14 against adopting the amendment while reviewing the annual Defense […]
Trump collects $1.4B after 2024 victory to support GOP in the 2026 midterm elections
Trump’s $1.4 Billion Fundraising Efforts Post-Election Since winning the 2024 election, former President Trump has managed to secure a remarkable $1.4 billion in funding. Trump appears to be gearing up for future campaigns, signaling that he’s already raising money for what he calls the “next day.” The financial commitments come from sources like the Republican […]
Trump urges 17 drug companies to promise they will lower prescription prices in the U.S.
Trump Pressures Drug Companies to Lower Prices President Donald Trump has reached out to the CEOs of 17 major pharmaceutical companies, including well-known names like Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Eli Lilly. The purpose of these letters, sent on Thursday, is to push for drug prices that align more closely with the lowest prices available […]
Trump signs executive order to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test: ‘MAKE AMERICA FIT AGAIN’
President Trump has signed an executive order to reinstate the President’s fitness tests for public school students, which had previously shifted under the Obama administration to focus less on athletic performance. “We’re officially bringing back the President’s Fitness Test and Awards, which is going to be really significant,” Trump stated. He emphasized the importance of […]
Trump calls on pharmaceutical companies to reduce drug prices within the next 60 days.
On Thursday, President Trump reached out to 17 of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, urging that more be done to lower prescription drug prices, aligning them with the lowest prices found in some foreign nations. This letter highlights a push to implement a “most preferred country” pricing model, which would base U.S. prescription […]
RFK Appoints Tech Specialist Susan Monarez as CDC Director During Trump Administration’s Focus on Health Technology
CDC Welcomes New Director Amid Health Tech Push Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Director of Health and Human Services (HHS), officially appointed Susan Monares as the new director of the CDC on Thursday. This move aligns with the Trump administration’s efforts to enhance health technology. Monares, who has a rich background in high-tech government initiatives—including […]
Trump Labels Brazil a National Security Risk, Enacts Sanctions on Rebellious Supreme Court Judge
US Designates Brazil as a National Security Threat On Wednesday, the Trump administration labeled Brazil a national security threat, announcing human rights sanctions against Judge Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF). The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action under the global Magnitsky Act, citing de Moraes for […]