DOWNLOAD IPFS U.S. and Chinese officials held two days of trade talks in Stockholm, aiming to extend a temporary tariff pause due to expire on August 12. Both sides described the talks as constructive and voiced support for a 90-day extension, but no formal agreement has been announced. Final approval[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The United States recently canceled a planned defense meeting with Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo, raising concern in Taipei over a possible shift in Washington’s diplomatic priorities. The meeting, set for June with the U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby was abruptly canceled as high‑stakes trade negotiations[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Vice President J.D. Vance is defending the Republican-backed tax and spending bill that includes sweeping cuts to Medicaid, arguing the reductions are necessary to fund priorities like border security and economic growth. Speaking during a visit to a steel plant in Canton, Ohio, Vance framed the cuts as[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A federal appeals court has ruled that only the U.S. Department of Justice, not private citizens or civil rights groups, can file lawsuits under certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act. The decision has sparked a wave of concern among voting rights advocates, who warn it could significantly[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a series of rulings this term that significantly strengthen presidential authority, with clear benefits for  President Donald Trump. The decisions mark a sharp shift in the balance of power, with the conservative majority showing consistent support for the executive branch, even in[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The US Supreme Court has delivered a string of rulings this term that notably enhance presidential authority, with Donald Trump standing to gain the most from the legal shift. The conservative-leaning bench has steadily strengthened the executive branch, even in highly divisive policy areas. In one of its[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS President Donald Trump has publicly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure that food and medical supplies reach civilians in Gaza, as the humanitarian crisis in the region grows more severe. Speaking during a press event in Scotland alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump made clear[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS U.S. lawmakers from both major parties are proposing new legislation to challenge China’s human rights record and growing international influence, even as President Donald Trump prioritizes trade negotiations with Beijing. The coordinated effort in Congress underscores a widening gap between the administration’s economic approach and a more values-driven[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Two U.S. lawmakers are warning that continued secrecy around the Jeffrey Epstein case could erode public trust and harm Republican chances in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. The renewed controversy centers on the government’s refusal to fully release Epstein-related records, which has stirred bipartisan criticism and fueled public[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The U.S. government is backing a bipartisan congressional effort to establish the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall. Lawmakers from both parties have reintroduced legislation to secure a permanent site for the museum, building on Congress’s 2020 authorization and reaffirming the federal government’s role in[Read More…]