Lawmakers Force New Vote on Limiting Trump’s Iran Military Action Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty
The U.S. Senate was set to vote on a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action against Iran without congressional approval, reflecting growing alarm in Washington over how far the conflict could go and who has the constitutional power to decide. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Congress needed to […]
DHS Warns It Could Halt International Traveler Processing at Airports in Sanctuary Cities
The Trump administration is considering a move that could severely disrupt international air travel in some of the country’s biggest metropolitan areas: stopping customs processing for international travelers at airports located in so-called sanctuary cities. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the idea is under consideration as part of the administration’s response to cities and […]
Health Insurers Jump After Medicare Advantage Rates Rise More Than Expected for 2027
Shares of major U.S. health insurers rose sharply after the federal government announced a larger-than-expected increase in Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027, easing fears that the industry would face another year of margin pressure. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said it would raise payments to private insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans by […]
Europe, Asia and Gulf Partners Reassess U.S. Ties as Trump’s Foreign Policy Turns More Erratic
Many of America’s traditional allies are entering a period of deep strategic anxiety: they are increasingly frustrated by what they see as erratic U.S. behavior under President Donald Trump, yet they also feel they have few realistic alternatives to American power. Friendly governments in Europe, Asia and the Middle East are being pushed into an […]
Trump-backed Republican Won Georgia’s Runoff But Democratic Support Continues Rising
Republican Clay Fuller won the special runoff election in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District on April 7, 2026, securing a U.S. House seat in one of the country’s most conservative districts. But while the result gave Republicans an expected victory, the margin also suggested that President Donald Trump’s political influence may not be as overwhelming as […]
Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran, Warning of New Infrastructure Attacks Over Blocked Shipping Route
President Donald Trump sharply escalated his rhetoric toward Iran on April 5, threatening to target key pieces of the country’s infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil-shipping routes. In a Truth Social post published on Easter Sunday, Trump warned that Tuesday would be “Power Plant […]
White House Acts to Cover DHS Paychecks While Congress Remains Stuck on Funding Deal
President Donald Trump said he would soon sign an emergency order to pay Department of Homeland Security employees who have been working without pay since the partial DHS shutdown began in mid-February. The move is designed to address one of the most visible and politically damaging effects of the prolonged funding standoff, which has left […]
Judge Challenges Trump’s Plan for Giant ‘Independence Arch’ Near the National Mall in Washington
A federal judge is raising serious questions about President Donald Trump’s plan to build a large “Independence Arch” near the National Mall, adding another legal obstacle to one of the administration’s most visible symbolic projects. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan sharply questioned whether Trump has the authority to move forward with such a major monument […]
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens as February Import Rebound Outpaces Record Exports
The U.S. trade deficit widened in February as a rebound in imports more than offset a surge in exports that reached record highs, adding to concerns that trade could weigh on economic growth in the first quarter of 2026. The overall trade gap increased 4.9% to $57.3 billion, compared with a revised $54.7 billion in […]
Trump Draws Cheers and Boos at Kennedy Center as His Overhaul of the Venue Deepens
President Donald Trump attended the opening night of the musical Chicago at the Kennedy Center on March 31, in a visit that highlighted both his growing control over the institution and the deep controversy surrounding its future. Trump drew applause as he arrived, though some members of the audience also booed. The mixed reaction reflected […]
