Trump applauds defunding of NPR and PBS by Congress
Key Points Congress passed a $9 billion rescission package, including $1.1 billion in funding cuts for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports PBS and NPR; the House approved it 216-213 after the Senate’s 51-48 vote, and it awaits…
Ex- Missouri Congressman Billy Long assumes IRS leadership role
Key Points Billy Long, former Missouri congressman who once sought to abolish the IRS, is sworn in as IRS commissioner. Confirmed by Senate 53-44 despite Democratic concerns over a fraudulent tax credit scheme and campaign contributions. IRS faces major…
Doug Burgum & Pam Bondi visit Alcatraz to advance reopening plan
Key Points Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Attorney General Pam Bondi visited the historic Alcatraz Island on Friday, July 18, 2025. The visit underscores the enduring significance of Alcatraz in American history and…
Epstein case fuels White House exit betting frenzy
Key Points Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino may resign after a dispute with Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files. The Justice Department found no proof Epstein kept a client list or that his death involved foul play. Bongino…
U.S. Senator seeks answers on Microsoft China staff
Key Points Senator Tom Cotton asked the Pentagon to explain Microsoft’s use of Chinese engineers on U.S. military cloud projects. Chinese engineers worked under U.S. “digital escorts” with security clearances but limited technical skills. Escorts often…
Scott Bessent Debt Plan draws historic echoes and debate
Key Points U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled the “3-3-3” plan to stabilize national debt at about 100% of GDP, sparking widespread debate over its effectiveness and historic parallels. President Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA)…
Trump urges Pam Bondi to release Epstein Info
Key Points President Donald Trump called on U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to release “whatever she thinks is credible” related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, facing intense pressure from his own MAGA supporters for greater transparency. Trump made these…
Elissa Slotkin urges Democrats to reclaim Alpha Energy
Key Points Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin has called on the Democratic Party to reclaim its “alpha energy” to regain political momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms. Slotkin’s comments come as Democrats face mounting challenges from Republican…
US Senate approves Public Broadcasting and Aid cuts in Trump-Favored bill
Key Points The US Senate approved legislation cutting aid and public broadcasting funding, marking a significant legislative win for President Donald Trump. The bill reduces allocations to various domestic programs, with specific cuts to public media…
Lawmakers demand answers from Marco Rubio on USAID Cuts and Staffing
Key Points A senior US lawmaker has formally requested accountability from Senator Marco Rubio regarding the dismantling of USAID and associated staffing changes. The restructuring follows Supreme Court decisions enabling the Trump administration to…