The United States is planning to hit countries buying Venezuelan oil with a 25% tariff. This move is part of a broader strategy to pressure Venezuela, which has been a significant oil supplier to the US. The tariff announcement came from the White House, which accused Venezuela of sending criminals
The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to pause a court order. This order mandates the rehiring of thousands of federal employees. These workers were dismissed en masse as part of a plan to significantly reduce the federal workforce. The administration's emergency appeal argues th
Activism can be a dangerous game, especially when it involves politics and powerful nations. Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate from Columbia University, found this out the hard way. He's a pro-Palestinian activist who has been accused of hiding information on his green card application. The Trump administr
A well-known law firm found itself in a tough spot. The firm's chairman sent out an email to his team. He explained why they made a big deal with the Trump administration. The firm, Paul, Weiss, faced a serious threat. An executive order from Trump could have wiped them out. This order was part of a
A top legal official recently took to the airwaves to criticize several judges. The official claimed that these judges are overstepping their bounds by challenging various policies. The official suggested that the highest court in the land will eventually weigh in on these disputes. The official's
The Trump administration has a big job ahead. They need to handle deportations while also dealing with court orders. Tom Homan is the guy in charge of this task. He is often called Trump's "border czar. " Homan spoke on a TV show called "This Week" on ABC. He said that the administration would not
A prominent law firm is standing its ground after a direct attack from the Trump administration. Elias Law Group, led by Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias, has refused to back down from its legal challenges against the White House. This firm has been a key player in various lawsuits targeting th
SpaceX is making big moves in the world of government contracts. The company's rocketry is catching the eye of the Pentagon. They see it as a quick way to transport military supplies worldwide. This is a significant shift. Traditionally, the military has relied on older, more established methods. Bu
The political scene in the United States is divided, but there is one thing that unites many Americans: a strong dislike for the Chinese Communist Party. Surveys show that most people see the CCP's plans for global dominance as a threat to national security. Even Congress has formed a bipartisan gro
The IRS is on the brink of a significant change in how it handles taxpayer information. This change involves sharing data with U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The goal is to help ICE track down immigrants who are in the country illegally. This move has been in the works for several
