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Republicans advance Trump ally’s Gulf of America bill to full House vote despite Dem opposition

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Republicans advance Trump ally’s Gulf of America bill to full House vote despite Dem opposition

The House Rules Committee has advanced a bill to permanently rename the Gulf of America.Formerly the Gulf of Mexico, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that upended that as part of his America First agenda.But without congressional action, the name could be reverted by a future administration – which spurred Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., to introduce a bill enshrining the name in federal law.The measure advanced through the […]

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White House says ‘no final decisions’ made on foreign moviemaking tariffs as Trump weighs ‘national security’

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White House says ‘no final decisions’ made on foreign moviemaking tariffs as Trump weighs ‘national security’

The White House said Monday "no final decisions" have been made regarding the Trump administration's planned tariffs on foreign moviemaking, as one expert welcomed the potential action as a reprieve for the American film industry. "Although no final decisions on foreign film tariffs have been made, the Administration is exploring all options to deliver on President Trump’s directive to safeguard our country’s national and economic security while Making Hollywood Great Again," […]

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Deadline looms allowing left-wing court to select US attorney as state AGs urge confirmation of Trump pick

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Deadline looms allowing left-wing court to select US attorney as state AGs urge confirmation of Trump pick

FIRST ON FOX: Twenty-three state attorneys general sent a letter to Senate leaders on Monday urging lawmakers to swiftly confirm President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin, ahead of a May 20 deadline, when judges on a court led by Trump-antagonist Judge James Boasberg could select a temporary replacement. "To put it bluntly, the District of Columbia is broken. And four years […]

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Trump says he had ‘productive’ call with Turkey’s Erdogan about Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza

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Trump says he had ‘productive’ call with Turkey’s Erdogan about Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza

President Donald Trump on Monday said he held a "productive" call with Turkish President Recep Erdogan on a range of topics, including the war between Russia and Ukraine.Trump shared details of the call in a post on his TRUTH Social platform."I just had a very good and productive telephone conversation with the President of Turkey, Recep Erdoğan, concerning many subjects, including the War with Russia/Ukraine, all things Syria, Gaza, and […]

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Rwanda ‘in discussions’ with US to receive deported migrants: report

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Rwanda ‘in discussions’ with US to receive deported migrants: report

Rwanda is reportedly "in discussions with the United States" to receive migrants deported by the Trump administration. Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe told state broadcaster Rwanda TV on Sunday that the East African country "has not yet reached a stage where we can say exactly how things will proceed, but the talks are ongoing ... still in the early stages," according to Reuters. "We are in discussions with the United States."A State […]

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‘MOGE’ audit uncovers nonprofits’ ‘incredibly wasteful’ spending of taxpayer funds: state official

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‘MOGE’ audit uncovers nonprofits’ ‘incredibly wasteful’ spending of taxpayer funds: state official

EXCLUSIVE: An audit by Mississippi state auditor Shad White found several instances of "incredibly wasteful" expenditures of state HIV/AIDS grants, as President Donald Trump has been criticized for cutting similar funding via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).White said his report shows funds meant for HIV/AIDS issues were spent by some recipients on a "Queer-ceanara" – a "Latinx pride month event" based off the Spanish term "Quinceañera" for a girl’s […]

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White House celebrates ‘Star Wars Day’ with AI image of muscular Trump wielding a lightsaber

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White House celebrates ‘Star Wars Day’ with AI image of muscular Trump wielding a lightsaber

The White House slammed the "radical left" in a social media post Sunday, showing an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump wielding a lightsaber in celebration of May the Fourth, or "Star Wars Day."May 4 has long been regarded as a day to celebrate the iconic movie franchise as fans post on social media "May the Fourth be with you," an offshoot of the memorable Star Wars quote "May the […]

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Here’s what happened during Trump’s 15th week in office

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Here’s what happened during Trump’s 15th week in office

President Donald Trump officially crossed the finish line of his first 100 days in office this week, signing executive orders cracking down on immigration and advancing religious liberty. Among the most consequential events marking the week was a major staff shakeup where he announced that National Security Advisor Mike Waltz would depart his post at the White House. Hours later, Trump unveiled plans to tap Waltz to represent the U.S. at […]

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EPA chief Zeldin announces overhauls to bring agency back to Reagan-level staffing

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EPA chief Zeldin announces overhauls to bring agency back to Reagan-level staffing

The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is facing a massive overhaul to slash staffing down to Reagan-era levels and save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars a year, agency chief Lee Zeldin announced on Friday. "This reorganization will bring much-needed efficiencies to incorporate science into our rulemakings and sharply focus our work on providing the cleanest air, land, and water for our communities," Zeldin said in a press release on Friday. Zeldin announced […]

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