Trump cancels small package tariff exemption and relaxes customs regulations
The White House took steps last Friday to close a loophole on minimum tariffs for lower-value Chinese imports, though experts indicate that this also complicates enforcement of customs regulations. In the ongoing trade dispute with China, the Trump administration has eliminated a small exemption that exempted goods valued under $800 from import taxes. This change […]
Trump Signs Order Stopping Federal Funding for NPR and PBS
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that puts a halt to funding for PBS and NPR, citing concerns about political bias in taxpayer-funded organizations. The order demands that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) “cease federal funds for NPR and PBS” and prevent other public funds from going to these organizations. Specifically, it […]
Trump cuts 23,000 government jobs, Elon Musk’s DOGE — the largest reduction since Reagan.
In April, the number of U.S. government employees declined for the fourth straight month, with a decrease of about 8,500 non-fatal jobs. This downsizing seems to align with the goals of President Trump and advisor Elon Musk, who are both focused on significantly reducing the federal workforce. According to a recent non-farm payroll report from […]
Trump urges Republicans to consider removing supporters of impeachment.
President Trump is urging House Republicans to pursue Democrats amid what he sees as their latest attempts to undermine him. “The Democrats have truly lost their way. They’ve abandoned all sense, particularly when it comes to reason! These radical leftists will just continue their chaos,” Trump expressed in a lengthy post on Truth Social late […]
Europe Rejects Potential Trump Peace Plan Actions
This week, the US acknowledged a significant development in the negotiations, with Ukraine indicating a willingness to relinquish territory currently occupied by Russia in the quest for peace. However, a leading EU official dismissed this notion as unacceptable, reiterating that the union remains committed to an uncompromising stance. Kaha Karas, the EU’s key foreign and […]
Victor Davis Hanson: The Trump Countermovement and the Moral Accounting
Amidst the frenzied media coverage, President Donald Trump’s counterrevolution continues to make progress. The outcome may hinge on economic conditions as we approach the midterm elections in November 2026. However, achieving long-awaited reforms must be done thoughtfully and systematically, as compassion and subtlety will be key. Without a sense of sovereignty and security, it’s hard […]
The minerals agreement is positive, and it’s beneficial that Trump altered his method.
During Thursday’s “CNN News Central,” Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) expressed optimism about the mineral trade between the US and Ukraine, noting that he’s thankful for President Donald Trump’s shift in strategy. “What I find encouraging is the formation of a partnership between the Trump administration and Ukraine. It’s almost like everything he does is a […]
Trump suggests significant reductions in his initial budget proposal for a second term.
On Friday, President Trump revealed his budget proposal for 2026. In a message to Senate Budget Committee Chair Susan Collins, Executive and Budget Director Russell Vought explained that the budget would reduce the non-defense discretionary budget by 22.6%, aiming to lower overall spending by $163 billion. Despite the cuts elsewhere, the administration plans to boost […]
Trump instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, calling them ‘outdated and unnecessary’
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ROOKE: A Former Trump Critic Has Become One of the Administration’s Most Dependable Contributors
President Donald Trump has a knack for transforming adversaries into allies, and that’s precisely what he did with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Back in 2016, during his presidential run, Florida Senator Marco Rubio was one of 17 candidates competing against Trump. In a February 2016 event in Georgia, he labeled Trump a “con man” […]