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Mike Pence aims to be ‘constructive force’ during Trump’s second term while willing to challenge him

Mike Pence aims to be ‘constructive force’ during Trump’s second term while willing to challenge him


February 18, 2025
Former Vice President Mike Pence is positioning himself as a ‘constructive force for the conservative agenda’ during President Donald Trump’s second term as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge him.  ‘Well, for me, it’s always principles first. It’s not personal,’ Pence said in an interview with the Associated Press.  Despite publicly falling out […]
US, Russian officials propose peace plan, lay ‘groundwork for cooperation’ in Riyadh

US, Russian officials propose peace plan, lay ‘groundwork for cooperation’ in Riyadh


February 18, 2025
U.S. and Russian officials held diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia without any Ukrainian officials present on Tuesday. The groups, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, are seeking terms for a peace agreement in Ukraine as well as negotiating a potential meeting between President Donald Trump and […]
Obama-appointed judge who became Trump rival during election interference case overseeing pivotal DOGE hearing

Obama-appointed judge who became Trump rival during election interference case overseeing pivotal DOGE hearing


February 18, 2025
A federal judge President Donald Trump once described as ‘the most evil person’ is now hearing a lawsuit brought by blue states to stop the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing government data.  First named to the bench in 2013 by then-President Barack Obama, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan of the District of Columbia […]
Duffy blasts Buttigieg, accusing Biden-era official of ‘mismanagement’: ‘Mayor Pete failed for four years…’

Duffy blasts Buttigieg, accusing Biden-era official of ‘mismanagement’: ‘Mayor Pete failed for four years…’


February 18, 2025
Current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy slammed former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a post on X, accusing the Biden-era official of ‘mismanagement.’ He leveled the criticism when responding to a post in which Buttigieg wrote, ‘The flying public needs answers. How many FAA personnel were just fired? What positions? And why?’  Duffy responded, blasting Buttigieg. […]
Deep State resistance taught Trump he needed to tame bureaucrats

Deep State resistance taught Trump he needed to tame bureaucrats


February 18, 2025
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As someone who fought in the bureaucratic trench wars of the first Trump administration, I was a surprised as anyone by the stunning rapidity of DOGE leader Elon Musk’s blitzkrieg into the heart of the federal bureaucracy. Within a matter of days, President Donald Trump seized control […]
Trump will determine if Putin is ‘serious about negotiations’ to end Ukraine war, Rubio says

Trump will determine if Putin is ‘serious about negotiations’ to end Ukraine war, Rubio says


February 17, 2025
President Donald Trump’s prowess as a negotiator will help determine if Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday. Rubio appeared on CBS’ ‘Face the Nation,’ where host Margaret Brennan asked if he could trust that potential negotiations with Russia would be […]
Putin’s a ‘little bit scared’ of Trump as nations begin peace talks, Zelenskyy says

Putin’s a ‘little bit scared’ of Trump as nations begin peace talks, Zelenskyy says


February 17, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin is a ‘little bit scared’ of President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview that aired Sunday.   Zelenskyy joined NBC’s ‘Meet the Press,’ recounting that when he spoke to Trump by phone about a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, he told the president that he […]
National security advisor says Putin, Zelenskyy agree ‘only President Trump could get them to the table’

National security advisor says Putin, Zelenskyy agree ‘only President Trump could get them to the table’


February 17, 2025
As the Trump administration moves to negotiate the end of the Ukraine-Russia war, national security advisor Michael Waltz rejected the notion that European allies are not being consulted on the matter.  Talks between the U.S. and Russia are reportedly to begin in Saudi Arabia this week, while French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly to host […]
All eyes on Russia-Ukraine as Trump kicks off fourth week back in Oval Office

All eyes on Russia-Ukraine as Trump kicks off fourth week back in Oval Office


February 17, 2025
President Donald Trump and his administration are set to have another busy week as negotiations over ending the Russia-Ukraine war get underway.  Trump is sending a handful of U.S. officials to Saudi Arabia this week to begin negotiating a potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, […]
Trump addresses Ukraine-Russia peace talks, says Zelenskyy will be involved

Trump addresses Ukraine-Russia peace talks, says Zelenskyy will be involved


February 17, 2025
President Donald Trump spoke about his plans to end the Russo-Ukrainian War during a press gaggle on Sunday, stating that he believes the leaders of both countries ‘want to stop fighting.’ Speaking on the tarmac at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday afternoon, Trump said that he’s currently in the […]
Trump admin seeks permission to fire head of the Office of Special Counsel

Trump admin seeks permission to fire head of the Office of Special Counsel


February 17, 2025
The Trump administration has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court, hoping to get permission to fire the head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers. The emergency appeal, obtained by The Associated Press on Sunday, could likely be the start of a steady stream of court filings by lawyers of President Donald Trump […]
Duffy brings up Clinton while noting SpaceX workers will visit Air Traffic Control System Command Center

Duffy brings up Clinton while noting SpaceX workers will visit Air Traffic Control System Command Center


February 17, 2025
SpaceX workers will visit the Air Traffic Control System Command Center on Monday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted in a Sunday post on X, in which he also mentioned former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, with whom he recently engaged in a social media spat. ‘America deserves safe, state-of-the-art air travel, and President Trump has […]
Zelenskyy not yet signing US economic agreement ‘short-sighted,’ White House official says

Zelenskyy not yet signing US economic agreement ‘short-sighted,’ White House official says


February 17, 2025
A senior White House official reportedly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision not to sign a proposed agreement to give the United States access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals.  ‘President Zelenskyy is being short-sighted about the excellent opportunity the Trump administration has presented to Ukraine,’ White House National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes told the […]
Trump admin aims for killing blow to independence of ‘Deep State’ agencies

Trump admin aims for killing blow to independence of ‘Deep State’ agencies


February 17, 2025
President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice is seeking to overturn a landmark Supreme Court case in an effort to give the president greater control over independent three-letter agencies. In a move that could allow Trump to more easily fire officials who refuse to implement his policies, the acting U.S. solicitor general sent Illinois Democratic Sen. […]
Protecting Americans’ data from China is central to an America First agenda

Protecting Americans’ data from China is central to an America First agenda


February 17, 2025
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In January, President Donald Trump announced the $500 billion Stargate project, which will accelerate the buildout of America’s digital infrastructure while creating hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs.  This investment in American data centers – which are key to nearly every aspect of how we live in an increasingly […]