Trump Fires Former Democratic Chair From Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Among President Donald Trump’s four May executive actions seeking to “reinvigorate” the United States’ nuclear energy industry was one “ordering the reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” the president-appointed but independent five-seat regulatory board that oversees safety in nuclear energy development. The president took a step in reforming the commission, led by Democrats 3–2, on

Senate Finance Panel Releases Its Budget Plan—Here’s What’s Inside

The Senate Finance Committee on June 16 released a revised draft of its section of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to implement President Donald Trump’s agenda. The committee text covers most of the biggest agenda items in the legislation, including the federal debt ceiling, energy and tax credits, and other budget items. Its release

Senate GOP Releases Key Portion of Trump Agenda Bill—Here’s What’s Inside

The Senate Finance Committee on June 16 released a revised draft of its section of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to implement President Donald Trump’s agenda. The committee text covers most of the biggest agenda items in the legislation, including the federal debt ceiling, energy and tax credits, and other budget items. Its release

US–UK Trade Deal Highlights Gap in Agricultural Practices

Will it drive down UK standards or open a door for higher-quality U.S. products? Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock By Beige Luciano-Adams | June 16, 2025Updated:June 16, 2025 The first trade deal to emerge from the Trump administration’s global tariff blitz is a narrow pact with one of the United States’ closest allies and

Trump Leaving G7 Summit Early to Focus on Middle East, White House Says

CALGARY, Canada—President Donald Trump will leave the G7 summit earlier than planned, opting to return to Washington, the White House said on Monday. “President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going

Judge Considers Block on Trump Admin’s Bid to Prevent Foreign Students From Attending Harvard

BOSTON—A federal judge heard arguments on June 16 over whether to issue a more permanent block on the Trump administration’s attempt to halt the flow of foreign students into Harvard University. The hearing was the latest in a series of confrontations between President Donald Trump and the school he says has failed to address anti-Semitism