Netanyahu to Meet Trump at White House in 1st Foreign Leader Visit

The visit was scheduled just over a week since a cease-fire was implemented between Israel and Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is scheduled to visit President Donald Trump on Feb. 4, according to a Jan. 28 announcement, making Netanyahu the first foreign leader to visit the White House since Trump took office.

Republican-Led States Demand Costco Ditch DEI

A coalition of GOP attorneys general has demanded Costco abandon its DEI policies, saying they violate anti-discrimination laws. A coalition of attorneys general representing 19 Republican-led states has called on Costco to eliminate “illegal and discriminatory” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. In a Jan. 27 letter to Costco CEO Ron Vachris, the coalition urged

White House Clarifies Pause on Federal Aid, Says Direct Assistance to Individuals Not Affected

‘This is not a blanket pause on federal assistance and grant programs,’ the White House press secretary said. The Office of Management and Budget’s pause on federal grants, loans, and assistance will not affect Social Security, Medicare, or food stamps, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Jan. 28. Leavitt clarified a Jan. 27

What Canada Can Learn About Tariffs From Trump’s Key Economic Adviser

News Analysis U.S. President Donald Trump has kept Canada on edge with his tariff threat and the unpredictability surrounding it, but there appears to be a detailed plan for its execution if one delves into the economic thinking of a key presidential adviser. The desire to impose tariffs on Canada, and much of the world

Senate Democrats Challenge Legality of White House’s Federal Assistance Freeze

The pause takes effect at 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 28. Senate Democrats characterized the imminent suspension of federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance programs as an unlawful power grab by the Trump administration on Jan. 28. “This is cruelty, this is lawlessness, this is a heist done on a national scale,” Senate Minority