Maryland Senator Says El Salvador Denied Him Meeting, Phone Call With Deported Man

‘Why is the government of El Salvador continuing to imprison a man [where] they have no evidence he’s committed any crime?’ Van Hollen asked. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said on April 16 that the government of El Salvador has denied him a meeting or phone call with a Salvadoran national the Trump administration mistakenly

Trump Backs Texas Legislators for Pushing School Vouchers Bill

The larger $8 billion public school funding bill is still being discussed and has implications for school choice. A roomful of Texas lawmakers and Gov. Gregg Abbott joined President Donald Trump on a phone call on Wednesday to reaffirm Republican commitment to universal school choice in the Lone Star State. The meeting took place in

Alabama and Colorado Clash Over IG Report on Space Command Headquarters

A political standoff intensifies between Colorado and Alabama over the permanent location of the U.S. Space Force Command center. A newly released Pentagon watchdog report has renewed the divide between Alabama and Colorado officials over the long-disputed basing decision for U.S. Space Command, with both states claiming the findings support their case. In Alabama, Republican

US Seeks to Isolate China in Trade Talks With Other Nations: Report

Washington is reportedly asking other countries to reduce trade and economic ties with Beijing in exchange for tariff cuts. WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is reportedly seeking to add a condition that would isolate China in its trade negotiations with nearly 70 countries. According to a report first published by the Wall Street Journal, Washington is asking

US Seeks to Use Trade Talks With Nations as Leverage Against China: Report

Washington is reportedly asking countries to ban transshipments, help stop China from dumping cheap goods on the global market, in exchange for tariff cuts. WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is reportedly seeking to add a condition in its trade negotiations with nearly 70 countries that would isolate China. According to a report first published by the Wall

California Becomes First State to Sue Trump Administration to Block Tariffs

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta said the lawsuit challenges Trump’s authority to impose tariffs without congressional approval. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a lawsuit on April 16 targeting President Donald Trump’s tariffs, making California the first state to challenge the constitutionality of the president’s trade policies. Newsom made the announcement at a

California Becomes 1st State to Sue Trump Administration to Block Tariffs

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta said the lawsuit challenges Trump’s authority to impose tariffs without congressional approval. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a lawsuit on April 16 targeting President Donald Trump’s tariffs, making California the first state to challenge the constitutionality of the president’s trade policies. Newsom made the announcement at a