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Trump Pardons Former Virginia Sheriff Convicted of Bribery
US President Donald Trump has issued a pardon to former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins, who was convicted of federal bribery charges. Jenkins was found guilty of accepting over $75,000 in bribes in exchange for appointing businessmen as auxiliary deputy sheriffs without proper training. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison but will not […]
Trump Honors Fallen Troops at Arlington National Cemetery
President Donald Trump paid tribute to fallen Troops (service members) at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, hours after posting a contentious message on Truth Social. In the post, Trump referred to his political opponents and perceived enemies as “scum,” criticizing members of the federal judiciary as “USA hating” and “monsters,” and his predecessor, former […]
Trump Slams Putin, Warns of Russia’s Downfall
US President Donald Trump has called Russian President Vladimir Putin “crazy” after Moscow launched a deadly barrage of drones against Ukraine, resulting in at least 13 deaths. Despite their previously good relationship, Trump expressed frustration with Putin’s actions, stating, “I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened […]
Trump Delays 50% EU Tariffs Until July 9
President Donald Trump has agreed to delay imposing a 50% tariff on European Union(EU) imports until July 9, following a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. This move comes after Trump had previously stated that the tariffs would go into effect on June 1. According to Trump, von der Leyen requested the […]
Trump Expresses Disapproval of Putin’s Actions in Ukraine
President Donald Trump has voiced his discontent with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions in Ukraine, stating he doesn’t know “what the hell happened” to Putin. Despite their long-standing relationship, Trump expressed frustration with Putin’s decision to launch a large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 people, including children. “We’re […]
Trump’s Medicaid Claims Fact-Checked
A recent bill proposed by Republicans aims to make significant cuts to the Medicaid health insurance program for lower-income Americans. However, President Donald Trump claims the legislation only targets “waste, fraud, and abuse.” Let’s break down the facts. The Bill’s Provisions The bill includes provisions that could improve detection of ineligible beneficiaries, such as requiring […]
Trump Seeks to Boost US Nuclear Power, Roll Back Regulations
United States(US)President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders aimed at boosting nuclear energy production in the country, while rolling back regulations. The orders, signed at an Oval Office event, call on the nation’s independent Nuclear Regulatory Commission to cut down on regulations and fast-track new licenses for reactors and power plants. One […]
Harvard Sues Trump Over Foreign Student Enrollment Ban
Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revoked its ability to enroll international students. The university claims the administration’s actions are a “blatant violation” of the law and have an “immediate and devastating effect” on Harvard and its 7,000 visa holders. In a statement, Harvard […]
Trump’s Shift in Support for Netanyahu Raises Concerns
The relationship between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been under scrutiny, with speculation mounting about a potential rift between the two leaders. Despite Netanyahu’s efforts to portray himself as a close friend of Trump, their alliance has rarely been straightforward. Recently, Trump’s Middle East trip, which excluded Israel, and […]
Trump Blocks Harvard’s International Student Enrollment
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, effective immediately. According to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, this decision is a response to Harvard’s alleged “fostering of violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus”. Harvard has strongly rejected these allegations, calling the move “unlawful” […]