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Trump admin slams UK, Canada, Australia and others who sanctioned Israeli officials

Trump admin slams UK, Canada, Australia and others who sanctioned Israeli officials


June 12, 2025
The Trump administration slammed the U.K., Norway, Canada, New Zealand and Australia after the five nations imposed sanctions and travel bans—along with other actions—against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. ‘These sanctions do not advance U.S.-led efforts to achieve a ceasefire, bring all hostages home, and end the war,’ […]
House passes Trump’s $9.4B spending cuts package targeting NPR, PBS, USAID

House passes Trump’s $9.4B spending cuts package targeting NPR, PBS, USAID


June 12, 2025
President Donald Trump’s $9.4 billion spending cuts package survived a key hurdle on Wednesday afternoon, setting the measure up for a final House-wide vote later this week. Trump’s proposal, which was introduced as legislation by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., would cut $8.3 billion from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and just […]
Taiwan envoy urges congressional action, warns of rising China threat after meeting lawmakers

Taiwan envoy urges congressional action, warns of rising China threat after meeting lawmakers


June 12, 2025
Taiwan’s top envoy to the U.S. urged the Senate to ease tax burdens between the two countries and asked Congress to fast-track foreign military sales, following a closed-door lunch Wednesday with the House.   Ambassador Alexander Tah-Ray Yui, Taipei’s top representative in Washington, told Fox News Digital that he is encouraged that U.S. leaders recognize the […]
American Bar Association blasts Bondi’s decision to block it from judicial nominations: ‘Deeply disturbing’

American Bar Association blasts Bondi’s decision to block it from judicial nominations: ‘Deeply disturbing’


June 12, 2025
The American Bar Association asked the Department of Justice on Tuesday to reconsider its historic decision to shut the organization out of the judicial nomination process and insisted it rates potential judges fairly. ABA President William Bay wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi that he was ‘surprised and disappointed’ by her decision, which Bondi revealed […]
Trump’s DOGE efficiency agency says it slashes $25B in federal spending as rehiring begins

Trump’s DOGE efficiency agency says it slashes $25B in federal spending as rehiring begins


June 12, 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced on Wednesday it has decreased its annual non-defense federal obligations by an additional ~1.9% since last month. As of June 8th, annual non-defense federal obligations are down 22.4%, or ~$25B, as compared to 2024, DOGE announced on X. The cut marks an additional ~1.9% reduction from last month’s […]
House advances Trump’s $9.4B spending cuts package targeting NPR, PBS, USAID to House-wide vote

House advances Trump’s $9.4B spending cuts package targeting NPR, PBS, USAID to House-wide vote


June 12, 2025
President Donald Trump’s $9.4 billion spending cuts package survived a key hurdle on Wednesday afternoon, setting the measure up for a final House-wide vote later this week. Trump’s proposal, which was introduced as legislation by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., would cut $8.3 billion from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and just […]
Democrat Congresswoman draws boos over ‘shameful’ sexism remark in committee hearing with Treasury Secretary

Democrat Congresswoman draws boos over ‘shameful’ sexism remark in committee hearing with Treasury Secretary


June 12, 2025
A House Ways and Means Committee hearing took an unexpected turn Wednesday when Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) accused Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of interrupting her because of her gender—prompting audible groans from the room. The exchange occurred during a tense five-minute questioning session, where Sanchez challenged Bessent on the impact of tariffs enacted under President […]
Trump says he is open to extending trade deal deadline for other countries: ‘I would’

Trump says he is open to extending trade deal deadline for other countries: ‘I would’


June 12, 2025
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was willing to extend the deadline for countries to reach a trade deal with the United States, but he doesn’t think it will be necessary. At the same time, he also indicated that in one to two weeks his administration would be sending out letters telling countries ‘what the […]
People in Gaza are thanking Trump for aid, leader of US-backed group says

People in Gaza are thanking Trump for aid, leader of US-backed group says


June 12, 2025
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s (GHF) new chairman is ignoring critics and keeping his focus on what he calls the group’s ‘singular mission’ of making sure the people of Gaza have food. ‘Our mission has nothing to do with Hamas. It has nothing to do with Israel. It has everything to do with making sure that […]
Taiwan ramps up coast guard and military readiness in face of Beijing’s ‘gray zone’ warfare

Taiwan ramps up coast guard and military readiness in face of Beijing’s ‘gray zone’ warfare


June 12, 2025
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – Taiwan’s coast guard and affiliated military units put on a show of strength during an ‘Ocean Day’ drill last week amid growing threats from China. Held in southern Taiwan’s largest city, Kaohsiung, the exercise was overseen by Taiwan President William Lai, and while framed as demonstrations of search and rescue and anti-terrorism […]
Judge restricts DOGE access to federal databases, finding ‘breach of law and trust’

Judge restricts DOGE access to federal databases, finding ‘breach of law and trust’


June 11, 2025
A federal judge has restricted the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to federal databases, citing a ‘breach of law and trust.’  Led by the American Federation of Government Employees, a group of current and former federal government employees and their unions in February sued the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and DOGE for alleged ‘breach […]
GOP unveils new weapon to help slash billions in government waste as Republicans rally behind Trump’s plan

GOP unveils new weapon to help slash billions in government waste as Republicans rally behind Trump’s plan


June 11, 2025
Congressional Republicans are racing to harness the momentum left behind by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and the leaders of a new House GOP initiative are hoping they have the solution. ‘You tell people the word ‘rescission,’ in my district, I’m sure that polls pretty low, but they know waste, they know fraud, […]
Iran becoming ‘much more aggressive’ in nuclear talks, Trump tells Fox News

Iran becoming ‘much more aggressive’ in nuclear talks, Trump tells Fox News


June 11, 2025
President Donald Trump told Fox News that Iran has become ‘much more aggressive’ in nuclear talks.  ‘Iran is acting much differently in negotiations than it did just days ago,’ Trump told Fox News’ Bret Baier. ‘Much more aggressive. It’s surprising to me. It’s disappointing, but we are set to meet again tomorrow – we’ll see.’ […]
State Department reveals plan to deliver ‘life-saving’ meals to 1.4M starving children

State Department reveals plan to deliver ‘life-saving’ meals to 1.4M starving children


June 11, 2025
The U.S. State Department and Secretary Marco Rubio punched back at claims that contracts providing Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs) have been halted and affirmed the agency will continue its commitment to ‘delivering critical humanitarian aid.’ ‘As USAID transitions under the State Department, our commitment to delivering critical humanitarian aid remains steadfast and aligned with America’s foreign […]
Dems join clergy to pray for ‘moral reckoning’ to fix Big, Beautiful Bill: ‘I still know how to agitate’

Dems join clergy to pray for ‘moral reckoning’ to fix Big, Beautiful Bill: ‘I still know how to agitate’


June 11, 2025
Several Democratic senators, including one who remains the preacher at Martin Luther King Jr.’s church, joined several clergy members for a vigil in opposition to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the Capitol steps Tuesday. ‘Clergy and leaders in robes, collars and religious vestments will offer prayers, sing songs, read scripture and testify to […]