A New Escalation Under Discussion The Trump administration is evaluating more aggressive measures aimed at forcing political change in Cuba, including the possibility of imposing a total blockade on oil imports to the island. The proposal is part of a broader internal debate over how far the United States should go to weaken Cuba’s communist government, which has been in…
Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein have reignited debate over President Donald Trump’s past friendship with the disgraced financier. The messages, unveiled by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, include a 2019 email in which Epstein claimed Trump “knew about the girls.” The White House quickly pushed back, calling the leak a politically motivated attack aimed at tarnishing Trump’s reputation.…
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal to overturn its 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, reinforcing one of the most significant civil rights rulings of the 21st century. The move comes after years of debate and challenges from conservative figures who have sought to reverse the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling. Kim Davis’s Long Legal Battle Ends Kim…
Political Tensions Rise Amid Record-Breaking Shutdown The government shutdown, now lasting a historic 37 days, shows no signs of resolution as Democrats grow emboldened by recent election victories. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with his party’s performance, calling the shutdown a “big factor, negative” in Republican losses. Meanwhile, Democrats interpret the results as a mandate to hold firm, especially…
High Stakes in an “Off Year” Americans are heading to the polls today in what is technically an “off-year” election — one without presidential or congressional races. Yet, the results will carry national significance. Voters in New York City, Virginia, and New Jersey are choosing new leaders, while Californians are deciding whether to approve a rare mid-decade redistricting measure that…
President Calls for “Nuclear Option” Amid Shutdown Deadlock President Donald Trump has reignited a long-simmering debate in Washington by urging Senate Republicans to eliminate the 60-vote filibuster rule — a procedural hurdle that requires bipartisan support for most legislation — as the government shutdown drags into its third week. “It is now time for the Republicans to play their ‘TRUMP…
Sharpest Increase in Over a Decade Americans shopping for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will face a major financial shock in 2026. A new analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) shows that premiums for ACA marketplace plans are expected to rise by an average of 26% nationwide — one of the steepest increases since the program…
