DOJ Appeals Judge’s Order Blocking Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

The DOJ filed a motion of appeal shortly after U.S. District Judge John Coughenour indefinitely blocked Trump’s executive action from moving forward. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is appealing an order issued by a Seattle federal judge this week indefinitely blocking President Donald Trump’s attempt to end automatic birthright citizenship for children born to parents

DOJ Issues Directive Ending Biden-Era Task Force Aimed at Seizing Assets of Russian Oligarchs

The program was started in 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Department of Justice (DOJ) disbanded a program started under the Biden administration that sought to seize Russian oligarchs’ assets after the war in Ukraine started. In a memo released this week to DOJ employees on Wednesday, new Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office

Fetterman Says He Will Vote Against Trump Nominees RFK Jr., Gabbard

Sen. John Fetterman recently voted with Republicans to confirm Attorney General Pam Bondi. A potential swing vote for two of President Donald Trump’s nominees disappeared on Feb. 6 as Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) announced that he opposes Trump’s picks for national security adviser and health secretary. Fetterman said on the social media platform X that

Newsom Meets With Trump, Congressional Leaders to Discuss Fire Aid

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking assistance for recovery efforts after fires ravaged the Los Angeles area. California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Washington for a two-day trip on Feb. 5 to discuss fire recovery funding with President Donald Trump and a bipartisan group of lawmakers. Newsom’s office said the governor “expressed his appreciation for

Speaker Johnson Says House GOP Lawmakers Nearing Deal on Trump’s Budget Bill

Lawmakers are finalizing the details of Trump’s bill, which includes trillions in tax breaks and government spending cuts. House Republicans are working to meet President Donald Trump’s demand for a major budget package by Friday’s self-imposed deadline. The plan is expected to include approximately $3 trillion in tax breaks, significant cuts to government spending, and

5 Takeaways From US Trade Chief’s Confirmation Hearing

The United States should be a ‘country of producers,’ says Jamieson Greer. Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump’s pick to be the nation’s top trade negotiator, vowed to recalibrate the global trade system and advance the new administration’s sweeping agenda. In November, the president chose Greer, 44,  as the next U.S. trade representative. As trade representative

Panama’s Mulino Says He’ll Speak With Trump About Canal Dispute

The Panamanian president said there has been no agreement to allow U.S. warships to transit the canal for free. Panama’s president said he is scheduled to speak with President Donald Trump on Friday, after denying on Thursday a deal had been struck to allow American warships to pass through the Panama Canal for free. During