Trump Hosts Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles at White House

Notably absent from the celebration was starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who the White House said had ‘a scheduling conflict.’ WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump hosted the Philadelphia Eagles at the White House on April 28 to celebrate the team’s Super Bowl championship. The Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 9, 40-22, as they won their

House Sends Bill Banning Deepfake and Revenge Porn to President’s Desk

The bill, backed by First Lady Melania Trump, received overwhelming bipartisan support. A ban on deepfake and revenge pornography passed the House with near-unanimous support on April 28, clearing its final congressional hurdle. The Take It Down Act passed in a 409–2 vote, with just two members voting against it. It now heads to President

Ousted Democratic NCUA Board Members Sue Trump Admin Over Firings

The legal challenge to Trump’s dismissals could shape future battles over independence of the NCUA, Federal Reserve, and other agencies. Two senior financial regulators ousted by President Donald Trump filed suit Monday seeking reinstatement, arguing that their abrupt firings from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board violated federal law and the U.S. Constitution. Todd

Trump Orders All Truckers to Be Proficient in Speaking, Reading English

Existing federal law requiring that commercial drivers read and speak English has ‘not been enforced,’ according to the White House. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 28 requiring all commercial vehicle operators in the United States to be qualified and proficient English speakers. “There’s a lot of communication problems between truckers on

In First 100 Days, Trump Reorganizes the Chess Board Against China

President Donald Trump has adopted a hardline approach to China policy in the first three months of his second term, diverging from his predecessor’s and even his own first-term policies. Trump’s first term marked a significant shift from the decades-long U.S.–China policy, which had sought economic cooperation with Beijing in the hope of creating conditions

House Panels to Hold Markups That Unveil Details of GOP Bill to Advance Trump’s Agenda

Four committees are permitted to increase spending, while all others must suggest deep cuts in their areas of jurisdiction. WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives, after returning from its spring recess, is set to begin drafting bills that will authorize funds for President Donald Trump’s policy objectives. The “markups”—long sessions in which bills are considered, amended,

REPLAY: Committee Holds Webinar on China, ‘World War Xi: The Mideast Front’

The Committee on the Present Danger: China, a Washington-based think tank, holds a webinar titled “World War Xi: The Mideast Front” on April 25 on the extent of the Chinese Communist Party’s rise and malign influence in the Middle East and how the United States and its remaining regional allies can respond. Moderator: … Original