Trump Seeks to Challenge China’s Shipbuilding Dominance

President Donald Trump is moving to establish a new executive office and regulations to encourage growth in the United States domestic shipbuilding industry as the nation contends with China’s rise. The United States Office of Shipbuilding will coordinate actions to bolster the nation’s foundering shipbuilding industry as the administration simultaneously issues heavy fees on commercial

Trump Seeks to Boost US Shipbuilding Amid China’s Dominance

President Donald Trump is moving to establish a new executive office and regulations to encourage growth in the United States domestic shipbuilding industry as the nation contends with China’s rise. The United States Office of Shipbuilding will coordinate actions to bolster the nation’s foundering shipbuilding industry as the administration simultaneously issues heavy fees on commercial

Senate Advances Bill to Classify Fentanyl as Schedule I Drug, Toughening Penalties

The House overwhelmingly passed its own version last month. The Senate advanced on March 13 a bill that would classify fentanyl-related substances as a top-tier narcotic, leading to tougher penalties for those behind criminal offenses related to the drug. The tally to invoke cloture on the HALT Fentanyl Act was 84-15. The bill, introduced by

Opposition Says Australia Should Play Critical Minerals, AUKUS Card in Trump Tariff Talks

Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on aluminum and steel have caused a political and media storm in Australia. Coalition Shadow Trade Minister Kevin Hogan says Australia should leverage its vast critical mineral stores to continue negotiation with the Trump administration over tariff exemptions. The comments come after the White House confirmed Australia would not be exempt

Trump Meets With Senate Republicans as Government Shutdown Concerns Persist

‘If there’s a shutdown, it’s only because of the Democrats,’ Trump said, while Schumer announced he would vote to keep the government open. WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump met with Republicans from the Senate Finance Committee at the White House on March 13 to discuss a budget proposal that outlines the president’s policy priorities, including extensions of

Columbia University Expels Some Students Involved in 2024 Hamilton Hall Takeover

The sanctions come days after U.S. immigration agents arrested a former Columbia University graduate student who led pro-Palestinian protests last year. Columbia University said on March 13 that it has expelled or suspended some students who took over its Hamilton Hall last year amid pro-Palestinian protests, and temporarily rescinded the diplomas of others who have

House Democrats Say Communications to Voters Fell Short in 2024

‘We understand that there’s some introspection that is needed,’ Rep. Marc Veasey of Texas said at a retreat with other House Democrats outside Washington. LEESBURG, Va.—At an issues retreat outside Washington, House Democrats from multiple wings of the party said they needed to improve their communications strategy after the 2024 election. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas),