Trump demands California hand over recipient lists as $10B paused amid fraud concerns
The Trump administration paused over $10 billion in federal funding to California and four other states amid concerns of widespread fraud in programs.
Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5 trillion
President Trump on Wednesday proposed setting U.S. military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.” The 2026 military budget is set at $901 billion. Mr. Trump’s proposal would represent a 66% jump in funding. Mr. Trump called for the massive surge in spending days after he ordered a U.S. military operation
The Broader Strategy Behind Trump’s Removal of Venezuela’s Maduro
Trump led the most consequential action so far to restore US dominance in the Western Hemisphere and drive out the CCP. Add to My List Save Illustrations by The Epoch Times By John Haughey | January 07, 2026Updated:January 07, 2026 With former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro awaiting trial in federal custody in New York City
US Pauses Foreign Aid to Somali Government Amid Fraud Allegations
A mother in Somalia waits to have her child vaccinated against hepatitis B in a file image. Carl De Souza/AFP via Getty Images The United States suspended all assistance programs for the Somali federal government Wednesday after reports surfaced alleging Somali officials had destroyed a U.S.-funded World Food Programme warehouse and seized 76 metric tons
Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct: Section 1. Purpose. (a) On February 4, 2025, I issued Executive Order 14199 (Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Prioritizes the Warfighter in Defense Contracting
PUTTING OUR WARFIGHTERS FIRST: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to stop defense contractors from putting stock buybacks and excessive corporate distributions ahead of production capacity, innovation, and on-time delivery for America’s military. The Order directs the Secretary of War to identify defense contractors that underperform, fail to invest their own capital
9 House Republicans defy Mike Johnson, join Dems to advance Obamacare extension vote
GOP rebels deal blow to Speaker Johnson as nine House Republicans join Democrats to advance Obamacare subsidy vote despite party leadership opposition.