Kennedy Defends Vaccine Views at Senate Health Secretary Confirmation Hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, faced intense scrutiny during a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on January 29, 2025. Democratic lawmakers...
Trump Signs Executive Order to End Federal Support for Transgender Youth Healthcare
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued an executive order ending all federal funding and support for transgender healthcare for minors, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy. The directive fulfills a campaign pledge to...
Trump Administration Fires DOJ Lawyers Involved in Criminal Cases Against Former President
On Monday, the Trump administration dismissed over a dozen Justice Department lawyers who had played key roles in prosecuting former President Donald Trump. Acting Attorney General James McHenry, a Trump appointee, justified the firings...
U.S. and Colombia Avoid Trade War After Deportation Agreement
The United States and Colombia averted a potential trade war on Sunday after Colombia agreed to accept military aircraft carrying deported migrants. The White House announced the South American nation’s decision, which resolved tensions...
Trump Nominates Andrew Puzder as U.S. Ambassador to the EU Amid Trade Tensions
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced Andrew Puzder, ex-CEO of CKE Restaurants, as his nominee for U.S. ambassador to the European Union. The announcement comes as Trump renews his stance on imposing tariffs...
Allegations Surface Against Pete Hegseth Amid Confirmation Debate
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, faces fresh allegations of abuse and misconduct from his former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth. In a signed affidavit presented to senators, Danielle accused Hegseth of...
Trump Pardons Capitol Rioters, Launches Aggressive Policy Changes
In a controversial move on his first day back in office, President Donald Trump issued pardons for 1,500 individuals, including key figures involved in the January 6 Capitol attack. Among the released is Stewart...
U.S. Announces Withdrawal from World Health Organization Under Trump Administration
In a significant move, President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States would be withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the agency’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other international...
TikTok Ban Briefly Shakes U.S. Users Before Trump Reverses Course
Millions of American TikTok users faced a shocking 24-hour shutdown over the weekend after a law banning the app on national security grounds briefly took effect. The Chinese-owned platform restored service on Sunday following...
Yellen Criticizes Trump’s Plan for New Tariff Agency, Warns of Consumer Impact
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to establish a new government agency, dubbed the “External Revenue Service,” to collect tariffs and duties. Speaking on “The Late Show with Stephen...