Author: Riley Whitmore

House Republicans are currently debating President Donald Trump’s proposed budget plan, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes significant tax cuts and spending changes aimed at continuing economic growth. However, if the bill fails to pass, experts warn that the U.S. could face a severe recession and millions more Americans losing health insurance coverage. The White House released a study estimating that between 8.2 million to 9.2 million additional Americans could become uninsured if the budget reconciliation bill does not pass. Currently, about 27 million Americans are uninsured, but without this legislation, that number could rise to roughly 36…

Former US President Joe Biden, aged 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, his office announced on Sunday. The diagnosis came after Biden sought medical advice for increasing urinary symptoms last week. The cancer is classified as a high-grade, aggressive form with a Gleason score of 9 out of 10, indicating the disease could spread rapidly. However, the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which suggests it can be managed effectively with appropriate treatment. Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment options as they consult with his medical team. The former president was diagnosed on Friday…

The Trump administration has officially dropped a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, initially filed by the Biden-era Department of Transportation (DOT), which had accused the airline of advertising and operating flights with unrealistic schedules. The lawsuit, brought in the final days of President Biden’s term, had alleged that the airline violated federal rules by continuing to operate chronically delayed flights. The lawsuit specifically centered on two Southwest flights that, during a five-month stretch in 2022, repeatedly failed to arrive on time. These routes included flights between Chicago Midway and Oakland, California, and Baltimore and Cleveland. According to the DOT’s earlier complaint,…

US President Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to travel to China and hold direct talks with President Xi Jinping, underlining the significance of US-China relations in the current geopolitical landscape. The statement came during an interview aired on Fox News, where Trump addressed ongoing foreign policy and economic matters. When asked whether he would consider meeting Xi on a foreign visit, Trump responded affirmatively, stating, “I would certainly,” and emphasized that the relationship between Washington and Beijing remains “important.” This comment reflects the administration’s intent to engage more directly with China following several recent developments. Throughout his second term,…

In a major legal setback for the Trump administration, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled to keep in place its block on the deportation of Venezuelan migrants under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, a wartime-era law rarely invoked in modern times. The court faulted the administration for attempting to remove the individuals without following constitutional due process, marking a critical intervention amid President Donald Trump’s broader immigration crackdown since returning to office in January. The unsigned and brief opinion from the justices granted a request by American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) attorneys to continue the stay on the deportations.…

U.S. President Donald Trump, during his recent Gulf tour, announced a series of transformative investment deals with the United Arab Emirates, including a pivotal agreement enabling the Gulf nation to purchase cutting-edge artificial intelligence semiconductors from American companies. This development marks a significant leap in the UAE’s ambition to emerge as a global leader in AI. Trump wrapped up his multi-country trip — which included Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE — by confirming that Abu Dhabi has pledged to increase its energy investments in the U.S. to an astonishing $440 billion over the next ten years. The initiative is…

In a pivotal case with long-term implications for U.S. constitutional law and executive power, the U.S. Supreme Court is now hearing oral arguments on the legality and reach of nationwide injunctions, following a challenge to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that seeks to restrict birthright citizenship. The legal dispute has brought two monumental issues into the spotlight: the sanctity of the Fourteenth Amendment and the limits of lower court authority in halting federal policies nationwide. While Trump’s executive order aims to revoke automatic citizenship for babies born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants or those on temporary…

U.S. President Donald Trump, during his Gulf tour, has confirmed a major Qatari investment of $10 billion in the Al Udeid Air Base, the largest American military facility in the Middle East. The announcement came as he addressed U.S. troops stationed at the base, emphasizing the strategic partnership between the two nations. Trump also revealed that Qatar has finalized $42 billion worth of defense purchases with the United States, underlining the growing military and economic cooperation between the countries. These announcements mark the beginning of a series of high-profile deals signed during Trump’s four-day Gulf visit. Following his engagements in…

In a dramatic diplomatic move, former U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria’s newly appointed president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The meeting marks the first public engagement between Washington and Syria’s new leadership after the sudden toppling of Bashar al-Assad’s regime last December. Trump’s visit, which coincided with the start of his four-day tour of the Gulf region, also witnessed his announcement that the United States would officially lift all sanctions imposed on Syria. The policy shift signals a possible turning point in the conflict-ridden country’s relationship with the West and its path toward international rehabilitation. Photos…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a bold new plan to slash prescription drug prices in the United States, aiming to match the country’s drug costs with those of the lowest-paying nations worldwide. The move could significantly disrupt the global pharmaceutical industry. In a social media post, Trump said he intends to sign an executive order enforcing what he called a “most-favored nation” pricing policy. The order is expected to be signed at 9 a.m. Monday in Washington, signaling an aggressive step to equalize drug costs for American consumers. Trump stated that the policy would ensure Americans “pay the…