The U.S. president indicates that peace is in the hands of Ukraine while Ukraine maintains that it is Russia’s responsibility. The day before his meeting with President Volodymyr…
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President’s Executive Order Expands Retirement Investment Options
Department of Labor to review 401(k) guidance on alternative assets, fiduciary practices, and litigation concerns. The U.S. Department of Labor announced that President Trump has signed an Executive…
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Coast Guard Commissions and Deploys Newest Icebreaker to Arctic Region
$25 billion for polar fleet expansion passed in recent reconciliation bill. President Donald Trump formally commissioned a new icebreaker for the U.S. Coast Guard last week, the first…
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President Expects Congress to Extend Federal Control of D.C. Police Department
He says the majority is likely to “unanimously” approve long-term extensions. President Donald Trump announced that the White House will ask Congress to pass “long-term extensions” on federal…
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Attorney General Threatens to Cut Federal Funding to California for Sanctuary Policies
Says grants will be revoked without “full cooperation” with federal immigration agents Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom this week threatening to…
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Mexico Transfers 26 Suspected Cartel Leaders to U.S.
The Justice Department has agreed not to seek the death penalty. The United States and Mexico announced that the latter nation agreed to transfer 26 suspected drug cartel…
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White House Announces Review of Smithsonian Institution Content
The review is intended to ensure that the “unity, progress, and enduring values that define the American story” are being shown before the nation’s 250th Anniversary celebration. On…
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Circuit Court Determines only GAO Has Standing to Sue over Suspended Foreign Aid
The panel majority cites the Impoundment Control Act which requires notification of Congress on a proposed rescission or deferral of statutory expenditure obligations. A panel for the D.C.…
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President Trump Extends Trade Truce with China
The 90-day extension will allow for continued negotiations to avoid exorbitant import duties on both sides. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and China are extending the…
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Cambodia Nominates President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
The prime minister said it is “but one example of President Trump’s exceptional achievements in de-escalating tensions.“ Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced last week that he nominated…
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