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Trump Names Saudi Arabia “Major Non-NATO Ally,” With Billions in Arms Deals
“Trump is prioritizing weapons-contractor profits and his own family’s business interests,” said Rep. Ilhan Omar.
As Congress Passes Epstein Files Release, Questions Grow Over Trump’s Next Moves
The measure to release the files passed with near-unanimous support in both the House and Senate.
Trump Administration’s Plan to Dismantle Department of Education Meets Backlash
Agreements with other departments will transfer many of the Education Department’s responsibilities to those agencies.
Abbott Slaps Muslim Rights Group With “Defamatory and Lawless” Terrorist Label
Governors do not have the authority to designate groups as a foreign terrorist organization.
Trump-Backed Congressional Maps in Texas Struck Down as Racial Gerrymander
The Trump administration “explicitly directed the Legislature to redistrict on race,” the court recognized.
Democrats Move to Block Trump’s “Wildly Disproportionate” Boat Strike Operation
The operation is “reminiscent of preparations for war,” lawmakers said.
Trump Tells McDonald’s Owners US Is in a “Golden Age” — the Stats Say Otherwise
Trump insisted his economy was doing wonders, despite the cost of a Big Mac and other items going up.
Saudi Prince Set to Visit White House as Trump Promises Sale of Fighter Jets
The trip comes amid reports the Trump family is engaging in private business dealings with the Saudi government.
Trump’s White House Intervened in a Federal Investigation of Andrew Tate
The intervention on behalf of the accused sex trafficker comes as Trump is under fire over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump Threatens to Move World Cup Out of Seattle Due to Mayor-Elect’s Politics
“People care less about labels than results,” Wilson has said, regarding criticism of her democratic socialist views.