Senators agree to go without pay during shutdowns after historic closures left workers unpaid
Senators will now go without pay during future shutdowns in a bid to instill the same pain on lawmakers that federal workers have felt several times in recent months. The upper chamber unanimously passed a resolution to prevent senators from being paid in the event of a shutdown in a move that could thwart future […]
China’s Iran ties complicate Trump-Xi summit as tensions test US leverage
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he expects to have a “long talk” with Chinese President Xi Jinping about Iran this week, an issue now looming over a summit that was originally expected to focus heavily on trade, technology and Taiwan. “It was a fantastic day,” Trump said Thursday during a state banquet of his welcome […]
US Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks abruptly resigns, Fox News learns
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks tells Fox News he is resigning, effective immediately. “It’s just time,” Banks told Fox News’ Bill Melugin. “I feel like I got the ship back on course from the least secure disastrous chaotic border to the most secure border this country has ever seen,” he said. “Time to pass […]
US ramps nuclear weapons production to Cold War levels as China pursues ‘unprecedented’ buildup
The U.S. is producing nuclear weapons at levels not seen since the Cold War, Energy Secretary Chris Wright told lawmakers Thursday, as officials warned of a rapidly expanding Chinese arsenal and growing nuclear threats from Iran. “Today, NNSA is delivering more new nuclear weapons and plutonium pits than at any time since the Cold War,” […]
US Filings for Jobless Benefits Hits 211,000 as War in Iran Drags On, Clouding Economic Forecast
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending May 9 rose by 12,000 to 211,000…
WH Scrambles for Gas-Price Relief as War Drags On
Trump administration officials are scrambling to contain the economic and political fallout of the war with Iran, three people familiar with the White House’s discussions told Reuters, as hopes for a quick resolution fade.
New DOJ Suit Challenges Efforts to Sanction WH Lawyers
The Justice Department is challenging efforts to sanction attorneys from the first and second Trump administrations, asserting in a lawsuit that the District of Columbia Bar is unfairly playing politics with the legal disciplinary process.
Retail Sales Growth Slowed in April From March as Higher Gas Cost Leaves Less Room for Nonessentials
Shoppers tempered their spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for some nonessentials like clothing and furniture. But they’re still buying, thanks to more generous government tax refunds.
Rubio: US Policy on Taiwan ‘Unchanged’ After Xi-Trump Talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States remains committed to its longstanding Taiwan policy as Washington works to preserve strategic stability with China following talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.[#item_full_content]
Finnish FM Agrees With Trump on NATO Spending
President Donald Trump’s position that most of NATO’s European countries have not invested enough in defense and deterrence is correct, Finland’s foreign minister said.[#item_full_content]
