President Donald Trump has issued an executive order titled “Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Energy,” granting a two-year extension for compliance with stricter emissions standards under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). The executive order is part of the administration’s broader […]
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Trump, Bukele Defy Supreme Court, Refuse to Return Wrongfully Deported Maryland Resident
Despite a Supreme Court order saying the Trump administration must facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, President Trump and El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, have now publicly stated they will not facilitate his return to the United States. Abrego Garcia is a Maryland resident who the Trump administration […]
Trump Executive Order Targets State Climate Laws
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order titled “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach.” This is a significant escalation in the administration’s efforts to dismantle state-level climate regulations and bolster domestic energy production. The order says that it aims to secure “American energy dominance” by removing what the administration […]
Supreme Court Orders Trump Administration to Facilitate Return of Wrongfully Deported Maryland Resident
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously directed the Trump administration to take immediate steps to facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador last month due to what the government has acknowledged as an “administrative error.” The ruling largely upheld a […]
House Approves GOP-Backed SAVE Act, Potentially Disenfranchising Millions of Voters
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on Thursday in a 220-208 vote. The measure saw unanimous Republican support and was joined by four Democrats: Reps. Jared Golden (Maine), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Washington), Henry Cuellar (Texas), and Ed Case (Hawaii). Republicans championed the SAVE […]
Schiff Calls for Insider Trading Probe After Trump Tariff Pause Triggers Market Surge
Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) has called for a congressional investigation into potential insider trading and market manipulation by President Donald Trump following his abrupt announcement of a 90-day pause on most retaliatory tariffs. The pause maintains a 10% global tariff and ups tariffs on China to 125%, sending stock markets […]
Trump Unveils Controversial $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa for Wealthy Foreign Investors, Bypassing Congressional Approval
President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative aimed at affluent foreign investors: the $5 million “gold card” visa. This program, which provides permanent residency and a pathway to U.S. citizenship, is set to replace the existing EB-5 immigrant investor visa program. Trump revealed the plan aboard Air Force […]
Supreme Court Clears Path for Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act, Despite Dissent Over Due Process and Wrongful Removals
The Supreme Court of the United States vacated temporary restraining orders issued by the District Court for the District of Columbia that had halted the deportation of Venezuelan nationals accused of being members of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a criminal organization designated as a foreign terrorist entity by the U.S. […]
Trump Escalates U.S.-China Trade War with 104% Tariff on Imports, Sparking Global Economic Fears
The ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China has reached new heights, with President Donald Trump set to impose a 104% tariff on all Chinese imports starting Wednesday, April 9. President Trump announced the additional tariffs after China refused to withdraw its own retaliatory measures—a 34% tariff on […]
Honey Bee Colony Losses in 2025 Raise Alarm Among Scientists and Farmers
Honey bee colonies across the United States are facing unprecedented declines in 2025, with losses projected to reach as high as 70%, according to entomologists at Washington State University (WSU). This marks a significant increase from the annual loss rate of 40-50% observed over the past decade, sparking concerns about […]