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…
White House Aims to Curb Grocery Prices With Argentine Imports The Trump administration is facing mounting backlash from farm-state Republicans and agriculture groups after announcing plans to quadruple beef imports from Argentina, a move officials say is designed to bring down soaring grocery costs. President Donald Trump, frustrated by high consumer prices, has repeatedly promised “a deal” to lower the…
Seattle’s mayoral race is heating up as ballots go out ahead of the November 4 election, with incumbent Bruce Harrell battling to retain his seat against progressive challenger Katie Wilson. Wilson, a community organizer and general secretary of the Transit Riders Union, finished nearly ten points ahead of Harrell in the August primary — signaling a potential shift in Seattle’s…
GOP Leadership Explores Options as Shutdown Talks Continue Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are quietly exploring ways to extend key Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance subsidies before they expire on December 31, according to multiple people familiar with the discussions. The internal talks, involving senior congressional figures and White House officials, mark the first concrete signs that the GOP may…
The United States faces one of its most prolonged federal shutdowns in history, inching closer to surpassing the 35-day record set during President Donald Trump’s first term. As both parties dig in, the effects ripple across federal workers, essential services, and the broader economy. Democrats demand protections for Americans at risk of losing healthcare coverage, while the Trump administration leverages…
Push to Shrink the Federal Workforce The Trump administration is moving to eliminate thousands of federal jobs as part of its strategy during the ongoing government shutdown. Budget Director Russell Vought said the White House intends to use the funding lapse as a chance to “shutter the bureaucracy” and make long-term cuts across multiple agencies. Speaking on a conservative talk…
President Donald Trump arrived in Egypt on Monday for a global summit on Gaza’s future, continuing his push for peace in the Middle East after celebrating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The visit follows his speech at the Knesset in Jerusalem earlier in the day and comes at a fragile but hopeful time after two years of war.…
