The meeting in Beijing between the U. S. and China leaders was not just about trade or Taiwan; it also tackled a hot issue: Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The U. S. president said he is tired of waiting for Iran to change its course and that the two countries had agreed that Iran must not acquire a nucle
Republicans face a tricky choice as the 2024 midterms approach. The party’s survival hinges on how it deals with President Trump, who is still a powerful force in the GOP. Trump says he will be on the ballot and that his supporters love him, a claim that puts pressure on Republican candidates
Washington has seen a wave of people switching from private business to public service. Many are tech investors and entrepreneurs who rose to fame by backing high-risk, high-reward ventures. Now, they're in charge of huge budgets and policy decisions that could shape the economy for years. These le
The U. S. Justice Department recently raised concerns about how Yale University’s medical school picks its students. Officials claim the school favored Black and Hispanic applicants over others with stronger academic records. This follows a government review that found Black and Hispanic students we
During a recent visit to Beijing, a photo shared by the White House accidentally revealed an unusual detail about President Trump’s hand. Instead of the usual tan, his right hand appeared much lighter, covered in a thick layer of beige makeup that didn’t match his skin tone. The odd contrast was har
Miami residents and a local nonprofit have filed a lawsuit against Florida officials, the state’s legislature, Miami‑Dade College and its board, as well as the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation. They claim that giving a 2. 63‑acre parcel of land to the library is an unconstitutional ad
Trump is set to meet Xi Jinping this week, hoping Beijing will help end the costly war in Iran. The president expects China to push Tehran back to negotiations, but Beijing may have other priorities. China buys a lot of Iranian oil and has strong ties with the Middle East. It wants the Strait of Ho
A recent moment on the White House lawn showed how public figures sometimes cross lines when talking to reporters. During a quick press session before a trip to Asia, two female journalists asked tough questions about rising costs—one about a pricey ballroom renovation, the other about inflation. In
President Trump’s upcoming visit to China is shaping up to be more than just a routine diplomatic stop. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan recently emphasized that Trump’s focus will be squarely on decisions that benefit the U. S. , from trade policies to national security concerns. Jordan, a strong T
Two Democratic senators from Arizona and California are caught in the middle of a tricky debate over cryptocurrency regulations and ethics. Senators Ruben Gallego and Adam Schiff have both received significant financial support from crypto-related groups, which adds pressure as they consider a new b
