US Makes First Prosecutions of Illegal Immigrants for Entering Military Zone at Border

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has warned that any illegal immigrant attempting to enter that zone ‘is entering a military base.’ The United States has begun prosecuting illegal immigrants for allegedly crossing into a restricted military zone along the U.S.–Mexico border, according to court filings filed on April 28. Some 28 illegal immigrants have been

House Committee Advances $150 Billion Bill for Top Military Projects

The reconciliation bill provides funding for Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense initiative, shipbuilding, border security, and the F-47 fighter jet. The House Armed Services Committee advanced a supplemental spending plan on April 29, lining up approximately $150 billion in new funding to support several of President Donald Trump’s top military priorities. Committee members voted 35–21

Trump Says Americans Should Be Patient After US Economy Contracts

The gross domestic product, or GDP, declined by 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that people should “be patient” after the U.S. economy contracted, saying it would take time for his tariffs to work. Trump stated that his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, was responsible for the