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Trump Blasts Putin’s “Crazy” Ukraine Onslaught, Weighs More Russia Sanctions – Also Tells Zelenskiy to “Shut Up”
Washington, D.C.: President Trump condemned President Putin as “absolutely CRAZY” following Russia’s largest drone attack on Ukraine but...
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House Passes Trump’s Sweeping “Big, Beautiful Bill” Slashing $1.1 Trillion in Social Spending
Washington, D.C.: In a narrow 215–214 vote, the GOP-led House approved President Trump’s flagship “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” cutting $1.1...
Trump Threatens to Redirect $3 Billion in Harvard Grant Money to Trade Schools Amid Ongoing Dispute
Washington, D.C., USA: Former President Donald Trump signaled an intent to reallocate $3 billion in federal grant money earmarked for Harvard...
Pardon Attorney Ed Martin Reviews Jan. 6 Ringleader Stewart Rhodes’ Application; Concerns Raised Over Political Agenda
Washington, D.C., USA: Ed Martin, newly installed at the Justice Department as pardon attorney, is fast-tracking an application from Stewart...
Former US Rep. Charles Rangel, Civil Rights Advocate, Dies at 94
New York City, USA: Charles Rangel, a prominent Harlem Democrat and founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, passed away at age 94....
Fed Chair Powell Defends Covid Response, Praises Government Employees at Princeton
Princeton, New Jersey, USA: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a speech at Princeton University, defending the central bank’s...
President Trump Threatens to Reallocate $3B in Harvard Grants to Trade Schools
Washington, D.C., USA: In a surprising escalation of tensions with Harvard, President Trump posted on Truth Social that he is “considering”...
Trump Media & Technology Group Seeks $3 Billion for Crypto Buy-up
Washington, D.C., USA: Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), controlled by the president’s family, plans to raise $3 billion to invest in...
House narrowly passes “Big Beautiful Bill” bridging tax cuts and spending expansions
What this means for you: • thin 215 • 214 vote, the House approved President Donald Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill,” combining wide •...
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