Uncertainty Regarding Trump’s Administration on Allowing 600,000 Chinese Students
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has announced that the administration will grant recognition to 600,000 foreign students to help stabilize troubled universities, alongside plans to enhance the immigration framework to encourage higher-income immigrants. Laura Ingraham, during an episode of Fox News’ Ingraham Angle, pressed Lutnick on Monday night, questioning, “How does the secretary justify allowing 600,000 […]
Chicago residents back Trump’s plan for federal police intervention
Concerns Over Chicago’s Violence Prompt Calls for Federal Reinforcement After another violent weekend, some residents in Chicago expressed a desire for reinforcements if President Trump chooses to federalize the police in the city. Trump introduced this idea during a press conference at the Oval Office on Friday, coinciding with 12 days without any murders in […]
Another Child Gender-Transition Clinic Closes During Trump’s Era
University of Michigan Halts Transgender Hormone Therapy for Minors On Monday, the University of Michigan announced it would stop providing transgender hormone therapy and puberty blockers to minors. This decision comes in response to receiving a federal subpoena. The medical facility associated with the university mentioned that “external threats and risks” were factors influencing this […]
Man taken into custody for flag-burning near the White House shortly after Trump’s directive
Shortly after President Trump enacted an executive order aimed at tougher measures against flag burners, a man was arrested for setting an American flag on fire in Lafayette Park, near the White House, on Monday evening. The U.S. Secret Service reported that they detained an individual around 6:15 PM for “igniting an object” and subsequently […]
Fed Governor Stands Firm, Declines to Resign After Trump’s Dismissal Comment
Fed Governor Defies Trump’s Dismissal Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook announced that she won’t be resigning on Monday evening, shortly after President Donald Trump stated he was removing her from the board, according to The New York Times. Trump’s announcement declared that the dismissal was effective immediately, referencing alleged document forgery to secure favorable mortgage […]
John Bolton criticizes Trump’s unclear Ukraine strategy in his initial remarks after returning to his home searched by the FBI.
John Bolton, the former national security adviser under Trump, has spoken out for the first time after the FBI’s raid on his home last Friday. In a series of posts on X, Bolton criticized the president’s foreign policy once again, describing the FBI’s search as “coherent” but also raising questions about Trump’s strategy toward Ukraine. […]
Who gains from 0% capital gains for 2025 under Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’
With the stock market hanging around record highs, there could be notable benefits for those with taxable brokerage accounts. When you sell assets that you’ve held for more than a year, you may be subject to the Capital Gains Tax, which is determined by your taxable income and could be at rates of 0%, 15%, […]
Pritzker responds to Trump’s National Guard warning: ‘Stay away from Chicago’
Illinois Governor Warns Against National Guard Deployment Last week, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker expressed concerns to President Trump regarding potential National Guard troop deployments to Chicago. This follows Trump’s suggestion that he might target a Democratic-run city next. During a press conference on Monday, surrounded by local and state Democratic leaders, Pritzker recounted an incident […]
Illinois governor criticizes Trump’s idea of sending the National Guard to Chicago as ‘un-American’
Illinois Governor Criticizes Trump’s Plans for National Guard Deployment Illinois Governor JB Pritzker took a strong stance against President Donald Trump on Monday, labeling him an “aspiring dictator.” He accused Trump of attempting to “occupy” Chicago with National Guard troops, following reports that the White House is gearing up for a deployment in September. Democrats […]
Lutnick supports Trump’s bid for Intel shares: ‘This is not socialism’
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has responded to Republican backlash over a recent agreement that allows the government to acquire a 10% stake in Intel, a significant player in the shipbuilding industry. This move has been labeled by some as a shift towards socialism and a departure from traditional conservative market principles. Lutnick specifically addressed remarks […]