Apollo advises NYC employees to work from home in anticipation of a protest regarding Marc Rowan’s support for Trump
Apollo Global Management, a major acquisition firm, is advising its staff to work from home on Friday due to anticipated protests at its New York City headquarters. CEO Mark Rowan reportedly supports President Trump’s efforts against what he calls “woke politics” on college campuses. In the past few days, around 1,000 employees at Apollo’s office […]
Court mandates reevaluation of Trump hush money case
Federal Appeals Court Reassesses Trump’s Hush Money Case A federal appeals court recently instructed a lower court to take another look at President Donald Trump’s efforts to halt an ongoing lawsuit related to his hush money conviction in state court. A three-judge panel from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals determined that a federal judge […]
Dem Rep. Jamie Raskin steps back from urging the end of the filibuster since Trump is supporting it.
Raskin Avoids Stance on Filibuster Amid Shutdown Discussions Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) wasn’t ready to say whether he backs the abolition of the filibuster on Wednesday, even though he had previously supported the idea during President Biden’s term. During a CNN interview with Dana Bash on Tuesday night, Raskin was questioned about former President Donald […]
Trump Reveals $250 Weight Loss Medications in New ‘TrumpRx’ Agreement
Trump Announces Discounts for Weight Loss Drugs President Donald Trump recently announced significant reductions in prices for GLP-1 weight loss medications during an Oval Office briefing. Collaborating with pharmaceutical companies Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, Trump revealed that Lilly’s Zepbound and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy will soon be available at lower prices through a new direct-to-consumer […]
Slotkin: Trump is starting to understand the shutdown following the Democrats’ victories
Sen. Slotkin Optimistic on Government Shutdown Negotiations Senator Elissa Slotkin from Michigan expressed optimism regarding the potential for ending the government shutdown. This positive outlook follows President Trump’s acknowledgment on Wednesday that the ongoing deadlock might negatively impact Republicans in the upcoming election. “I think the president was quite frank this morning about his losses […]
Trump administration implements ‘public charge’ visa regulations at U.S. embassies globally
New Visa Screening Rules by State Department A recent State Department cable reveals that U.S. embassies are set to enforce new visa screening regulations under the “public charge” provision of immigration law. This change reinstates and builds upon standards from the Trump administration, which some officials argue have been softened under President Biden. The updated […]
Kayla Mueller’s parents ask Trump to urge Syria’s new leader for her remains
Parents Carl and Marcia Moller, grieving the loss of their daughter Kayla, an American aid worker murdered by ISIS, have penned a heartfelt letter to President Donald Trump. In this letter, they urge him to take advantage of an upcoming meeting with Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa to negotiate the return of Kayla’s remains, almost […]
Two federal agencies that civil servants wish Trump would shut down
Reimagining Government Administration Picture a family with a dozen children. The parents, seeking fairness, decide to charge for any help given among siblings. Need help tying shoelaces? That’s $2.50. Struggling with algebra? That’ll cost you $5.75. Folding laundry that isn’t yours? That’s $3.25 each time. Before long, this leads to mountains of bills and spreadsheets, […]
Trump plans to reveal reduced prices for weight-loss medications and broader Medicare eligibility.
Trump’s Announcement on Drug Price Reductions Later today, President Trump is set to reveal that two prominent pharmaceutical companies will be cutting the prices of GLP-1 medications, which are often used for diabetes treatment and weight management. Additionally, the government plans to broaden eligibility for these drugs under Medicare. Novo Nordisk, based in Denmark, produces […]
IRS will not provide a free tax filing system next year, confirms Trump administration.
IRS Direct File Discontinued for 2026 Tax Season WASHINGTON — The IRS has confirmed that its free electronic tax filing system, IRS Direct File, will not be available next year. This news was communicated via an email from IRS official Cynthia Noe to state auditors involved in the program. “IRS Direct File will no longer […]