Speaker Johnson refers to Trump’s 2028 remarks as ‘trolling’; unlikely to result in constitutional changes
Johnson Dismisses Trump 2028 Speculation House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) expressed skepticism on Tuesday about the possibility of President Donald Trump running for a third term in 2028. He referenced the 22nd Amendment, stating that “there’s no path” to changing the Constitution. “The 22nd Amendment is in place,” Johnson told reporters, emphasizing that while Trump […]
Trump’s Sanctions Lead Russian Oil Company Lukoil to Divest Foreign Holdings
Russian Oil Giant Lukoil to Divest International Assets On Monday, Lukoil, one of Russia’s major oil companies, announced plans to sell off a significant portion of its international holdings across 11 nations. This decision comes in response to mounting pressure from recently imposed U.S. sanctions under President Trump. Last week’s sanctions specifically targeted Lukoil and […]
Pelosi demands the detention of ICE agents, and Trump’s DOJ responds.
Pelosi Calls for Arrest of Federal ICE Agents Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made headlines by suggesting that federal ICE agents could face arrest while on duty, a statement that has not gone unnoticed by the Trump administration. In a recent statement, Pelosi, a Democrat from California, indicated that local police have the authority […]
Five Republicans Align with Democrats to End Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil
On Tuesday, a group of five Senate Republicans sided with Democrats to repeal President Donald Trump’s emergency trade powers related to tariffs on Brazil. This came despite Vice President J.D. Vance’s encouragement for Republicans to stick with Trump’s trade policies. The Senate voted 52-48 to reject the Brazil tariffs, with all Democrats supporting the resolution. […]
Republicans oppose Trump’s 50% emergency tariffs on Brazil in Senate vote
Senate Republicans Challenge Trump’s Tariff Strategy On Tuesday, a surprising move came from Senate Republicans as they expressed dissent towards President Donald Trump’s trade policies, even while the government shutdown persists. Interestingly, a group of Senate Republicans broke ranks, siding with Senate Democrats to stop Trump from using emergency powers to apply hefty 50% tariffs […]
Judge halts Trump’s shutdown layoffs indefinitely
A federal judge has put a stop to President Trump’s plans to lay off thousands of federal workers during the government shutdown. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, who was appointed by former President Bill Clinton, ruled in favor of public employee unions aiming to prevent the government from proceeding with a workforce reduction program while […]
Scott Jennings Offers Insight on Trump’s Talk of a Third Term After a Decade of Belief
Trump’s Third Term Talk: Political Theater or Serious Bid? CNN political commentator Scott Jennings remarked on Tuesday that discussions around President Donald Trump potentially aiming for a third term feel, well, a bit like the same old dance, with Democrats once again taking the bait. With speculation circulating about Trump’s interest in re-election despite the […]
Crypto leader Changpeng Zhao considers suing Elizabeth Warren for defamation following Trump’s pardon.
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency world, is reportedly weighing a defamation lawsuit against Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts. This comes after Warren posted comments on social media that criticized both Trump and Zhao regarding his legal issues stemming from a plea deal and subsequent prison sentence. Just last week, former President […]
Court Dismisses Decision Supporting Trump’s Deployment of National Guard in Portland
Oregon National Guard Case Reconsidered by Appeals Court On Tuesday, judges from the Court of Appeals decided to review the case concerning the deployment of the Oregon National Guard. This decision comes after last week’s ruling that permitted President Donald Trump to send 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland in order to support law […]
Trump’s Five Candidates for Fed Chair May Indicate a New Era of Middle-Class Growth Is Coming
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated there are five potential candidates to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell when President Donald Trump’s term concludes in May 2026. On Air Force One, Bessent mentioned to reporters that Trump is contemplating appointing one of the following: Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Michelle Bowman, Christopher Waller, or Rick Rieder. […]