Former Biden cabinet member mounts California gubernatorial bid
Former HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra announced a California gubernatorial bid, jumping into the field of candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is term limited
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Columbia ‘Environmental Justice’ Lecturer Endorses Palestinian ‘Resistance in All Its Forms,’ Calls for an End to Zionism
A Columbia University “environmental justice” lecturer endorsed Palestinian “resistance in ALL its forms” shortly after the Oct. 7 terror attack and called for an end to Zionism, a Washington Free Beacon review of her social media posts found. She also described Hamas’s underground tunnels as “an essential form of resistance.” The lecturer, Hadeel Assali, runs
Luna, Johnson Set for House Floor Showdown on Proxy-Voting for New Parents
The push to give members of Congress who are new parents 12 weeks to vote remotely has divided Republicans. WASHINGTON—Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are set for a showdown on the House floor next week over Luna’s push to allow proxy voting for members of Congress who are new
GOP Victory in Florida Special Elections Prompts Mixed Reactions
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are weighing in after Republicans won a pair of congressional races in Florida but underperformed in the GOP strongholds. Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won the special election races on Tuesday night. Patronis will replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida’s 1st congressional district after defeating Democrat
7 Takeaways From Trump’s Reciprocal Tariff Roll Out
WASHINGTON—Just 72 days after taking office, President Donald Trump announced on April 2 sweeping trade policy changes, introducing what he called “reciprocal tariffs” for all countries and declaring it “Liberation Day in America.” For decades, the United States has kept low trade barriers, promoting free trade agreements with minimal or zero tariffs—at least on its
7 Takeaways From Trump’s Reciprocal Tariff Rollout
WASHINGTON—Just 72 days after taking office, President Donald Trump announced on April 2 sweeping trade policy changes, introducing what he called “reciprocal tariffs” for all countries and declaring it “Liberation Day in America.” For decades, the United States has kept low trade barriers, promoting free trade agreements with minimal or zero tariffs—at least on its
World leaders react with disappointment to Trump’s sweeping tariffs
In a move that could upend American foreign relations across the globe, President Trump announced Wednesday that he is instituting what he described as “reciprocal tariffs” on dozens of U.S. trading partners. Beginning April 5, all imports to the U.S. will be subject to a baseline tariff of 10%. Then, starting April 9, about 90