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Taiwan’s war games to simulate 2027 Chinese invasion scenario

Taiwan has officially identified 2027 as a possible year for a Chinese invasion, marking the first time the island has publicly named a specific timeline for potential military action. This assessment aligns with longstanding U.S. intelligence estimates and comes during a period of heightened cross-Strait tensions.

March 21, 2025

Trump moves to return control of education to states by dismantling agency

President Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education, a significant step toward his campaign promise to eliminate the agency.

March 20, 2025

Europe blinks: Why the EU just delayed its tariff response to Trump

As corporations worldwide form task forces to navigate Trump's "dead serious" trade agenda, the European Union has delayed implementing retaliatory tariffs on American products.

March 20, 2025

Economic crosscurrents: Why inflation won’t cool as Trump reshapes trade

As economists warn that inflation won't cool without supply-demand realignment, global markets are bracing for President Trump's tariff and reshoring agenda.

March 19, 2025

Louisiana carries out first nitrogen gas execution after Supreme Court declines to intervene

The Supreme Court allowed Louisiana to proceed with its first execution using nitrogen gas on Tuesday evening in a closely divided 5-4 decision.

March 19, 2025

Judge orders restoration of USAID access after constitutional concerns

A federal judge has delivered a significant rebuke to Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ruling that their efforts to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) likely violated the Constitution.

March 18, 2025

‘Dangerous precedent’: Why a judge’s deportation block sparked impeachment talk

A federal judge's decision to block deportations has triggered an extraordinary constitutional showdown between branches of government, with Congress, the president and the chief justice all weighing in on judicial independence.

March 18, 2025

D.C. mayor fights $1 billion budget cut as Congress debates the District’s financial autonomy

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is rallying against a $1 billion midyear budget cut imposed on the District following President Trump's signing of a federal stopgap bill. The unexpected financial curtailment has prompted urgent action from city officials who warn of potentially devastating impacts on essential services.

March 18, 2025

El Salvador’s president mocks U.S. judge after receiving deported gang members

The Trump administration recently deported nearly 250 Venezuelans suspected of being members of the Tren de Aragua gang to El Salvador, despite a federal judge's order to halt the deportations.

March 17, 2025

China unveils consumer spending stimulus as U.S. tariff tensions rise

Chinese officials have announced a comprehensive plan to boost domestic consumer spending, a strategic move that comes as trade tensions with the U.S. threaten to impact China's export-driven economy.

March 17, 2025

‘Invalid’: The unprecedented battle over Biden’s pardons and signatures

President Trump has launched a significant legal challenge to his predecessor's actions, declaring pardons related to the Jan. 6 investigation "invalid" and questioning the legitimacy of documents signed by autopen.

March 17, 2025

Iran threatens ‘devastating’ response amid U.S. military action in Yemen

The Trump administration launched major airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels, signaling a more aggressive military approach in the Middle East. President Trump warned that "hell will rain down" on the Houthis unless they permanently end attacks on commercial ships near the Red Sea, while threatening Iran with accountability for supporting the rebels.

March 16, 2025

Wine wars: How Trump’s latest tariff threat could impact your favorite imports

President Trump escalated trade tensions with Europe Thursday by threatening a 200% tariff on French wines and other European alcoholic beverages if the EU doesn't lift its 50% tariff on American whiskey. This latest move in ongoing trade disputes could significantly impact consumers, businesses and international relations.

March 14, 2025

Trump’s budget victory: How Schumer’s surrender reshapes Washington

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has abandoned Democrats' budget strategy, conceding to Republican demands and averting a government shutdown in a move that President Trump quickly celebrated as a Democratic capitulation.

March 14, 2025

Trump calls Putin’s ceasefire response ‘promising’ amid peace efforts

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given conditional support to a proposed 30-day ceasefire deal with Ukraine, stating that "the idea itself is the right one," but emphasizing that several issues must be addressed before Russia agrees.

March 13, 2025

From federal to state service: Governors court Trump’s dismissed workers

President Trump's aggressive federal workforce reduction efforts hit a significant legal roadblock as a judge orders reinstatement of fired probationary employees, while state governors actively recruit displaced federal workers.

March 13, 2025

EPA moves to revoke Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced plans to revoke the Obama-era Endangerment Finding that has enabled government regulation of greenhouse gases, calling it "the greatest day of deregulation our nation has seen."

March 12, 2025

Education Secretary McMahon’s unusual mission: ‘Put herself out of job,’ says Trump

President Trump's vision for the Department of Education appears to be its potential dismantling, with newly appointed Education Secretary Linda McMahon reportedly tasked to "put herself out of a job."

March 12, 2025

8.3 million illegal immigrants: How Biden added a population the size of New York City

The Biden administration's immigration legacy is facing intense scrutiny as new allegations suggest officials "cooked the books" on enforcement data, while final tallies reveal an unprecedented 8.3 million new illegal immigrants entered during the administration's term.

March 12, 2025

Education Department cuts workforce by almost 50% under Trump administration

The Education Department announced Tuesday it will reduce its workforce to fewer than 2,200 employees, representing a nearly 50% cut since President Trump took office.

March 11, 2025