White House Economics Chief: Trump’s Tariffs Are Reciprocity, Not Trade War

‘If they go down, we’ll go down,’ said National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett. President Donald Trump’s foreign trade policy is built on the principle of reciprocity, not protectionism, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday. He emphasized that U.S. tariffs are meant to match those imposed by other nations, not provoke trade

Head of Agency That Protects Whistleblowers Sues Trump Over ‘Unlawful’ Termination

Hampton Dellinger says his firing was illegal. The head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel on Feb. 10 sued President Donald Trump and White House officials, alleging that his recent termination was not legal and asking a federal court to restore him to his position. Sergio Gor, a White House official, terminated Hampton Dellinger

Democrats Start Platform for Government Whistleblowers in Response to Trump Admin, DOGE

The effort is being led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who called on federal employees to use an online portal. Senate Democrats have set up an online website for government workers to serve as whistleblowers for the Trump administration, particularly the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was formed to slash unnecessary U.S. government

Trump Says No Right to Return for Palestinians Leaving Gaza Under His Plan

It’s not yet clear where Gaza’s population will go, or how they will be convinced to leave under the president’s reconstruction plan. President Donald Trump has said Palestinians who leave the Gaza Strip as part of his plan to rebuild the war-torn territory will not be guaranteed a right to return to their homes. Sitting

3rd Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

Two similar rulings were made by judges in Seattle and Maryland. A third federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order from taking effect. The federal government is looking to narrow the broad recognition of birthright citizenship to exclude children born to illegal immigrants and those only visiting the United States temporarily.

Third Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

Two similar rulings were made by judges in Seattle and Maryland. A third federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order from taking effect. The federal government is looking to narrow the broad recognition of birthright citizenship to exclude children born to illegal immigrants and those only visiting the United States temporarily.