Trump faces Powell, Epstein Scrutiny as Congress claws back spending
Key Points: President Donald Trump is under congressional scrutiny related to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Jeffrey Epstein. Congress is actively working on legislation aimed at reclaiming or restricting government spending tied to…
White House limits Fentanyl overdose program funding
Key Points The White House confirmed U.S. fentanyl overdose response programs will receive funding “in increments,” resulting in uncertainty for local and state health departments. The Trump administration has delayed, and may cancel, over $140 million…
$9B spending cuts bill clears Senate, Heads to house
US Senate (Washington Insider) – The Senate narrowly approved a $9 billion rescissions package targeting foreign aid and public media, advancing President Trump’s proposal to the House. Moderate Republicans Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan…
PEPFAR funding saved: Senate Republicans scrap $400M cut
Key Points U.S. Senate Republicans have reversed course and dropped a proposed $400 million cut to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) after sharp bipartisan opposition. The clawback proposal—originally part of President Donald…
Native American Radio funding cuts threaten Tribal stations
Key Points Congress is considering rescinding more than $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), jeopardizing funding for 59 tribal radio stations nationwide. The House of Representatives has already approved the cuts; the Senate is…
Howard Lutnick influences Nvidia AI chip sales to China
Key Points Nvidia resumes AI chip sales to China after a suspension due to U.S. export controls. Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, played a significant behind-the-scenes role in influencing Nvidia’s decision. The move impacts the global AI…
Pete Hegseth orders National Guard withdrawal in Los Angeles
Key Points: Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles amid recent unrest. The decision comes after a period of National Guard deployment to assist local authorities. The order reflects shifting…
Trump, White House manage fallout of Jeffrey Epstein files
Key Points Persistent furor over Jeffrey Epstein files has put President Donald Trump and the White House in a defensive position, having to manage conspiracy backlash within their own base. The administration faces mounting frustration from loyal…
Dan Bongino Limbo: Trump fumes, JD Vance mediates in FBI crisis
Key Points Dan Bongino’s media future remains unresolved following recent controversy involving Donald Trump and internal Republican disputes. President Donald Trump is reportedly furious over the ongoing tension and lack of resolution…
US Senate pushes pilot retirement age increase
Key Points A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has formally requested the Trump administration to support increasing the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots from 65 to an older age. The senators argue that current age regulations are…