Beijing announced the move on April 21 in response to Washington’s sanctioning six Chinese and Hong Kong officials last month. China is sanctioning several U.S. Congress members, other government officials, and heads of nongovernmental organizations for what the regime has called “egregious behavior on Hong Kong-related issues,” its foreign ministry said on April 20. The
Trump, Vance react to Pope Francis death Trump, Vance react to Pope Francis’ death 05:05 Washington — Vice President JD Vance reacted to the death of Pope Francis a day after meeting with the pontiff on Easter Sunday, saying he was “happy to see him yesterday,” though he noted that Francis “was obviously very ill.”
Washington — President Trump honored Pope Francis after the Vatican announced Monday morning that the pontiff died at the age of 88. “Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!” Mr. Trump said in a post to his social media platform Truth Social. Vice President JD Vance, who met with Francis at
Washington — The Supreme Court is considering a case Monday that could impact whether Americans have to pay out-of-pocket for preventive-care services such as diabetes screenings, HIV-prevention drugs and statins, which are currently provided to patients at no cost under the Affordable Care Act. The legal battle is the latest to land before the high
Given Republicans’ narrow majority in the lower chamber, passing this package will be a herculean task for leadership. WASHINGTON—As Republicans barrel full steam ahead with President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” several divisions over components of the package linger. Earlier this month, both chambers approved a budget blueprint that resulted from weeks of negotiations between
Given Republicans’ narrow majority in the lower chamber, passing this package will be a herculean task for leadership. WASHINGTON—Republicans are barreling full steam ahead with a package to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda, what he has called his “big, beautiful bill.” Yet several divisions over components of the package linger. Earlier this month, both the
Cornell’s slippery Slope Day: At the end of each school year, thousands of Cornell undergraduates flock to Ho Plaza to enjoy a concert that has featured A-list headliners. This year’s featured entertainment, the singer Kehlani, isn’t bringing the fun. Pro-Israel students and parents are outraged over the selection of the R&B artist, who has called