Sen. Mark Warner warned that a trade war resulting from President Trump’s escalating tariffs on foreign goods would negatively impact Virginians and the broader American public. He also called for TikTok to be sold to a non-Chinese company. Warner, along with fellow Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn), introduced a resolution to … Read more
As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, even some of the president’s staunchest supporters are voicing concerns over his deportation policies. On Saturday’s episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the popular podcaster, who backed Trump in November, criticized a recent deportation operation, calling it “horrific.” “You’ve got to be worried when people who aren’t … Read more
Elon Musk has had a rough day, facing major setbacks but also a surprising win. On Tuesday night, his favored conservative candidate lost the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, despite Musk and his super PAC pouring at least $15.5 million into the campaign. By Wednesday morning, things got worse. Tesla reported first-quarter delivery numbers that fell … Read more
President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in the United States to safeguard national sovereignty and strengthen economic security, according to a briefing on the White House website. Speaking from the Rose Garden, Trump stated that foreign trade policies have created a national emergency, leading him to issue an executive order imposing tariffs … Read more
The concept of a DOGE stimulus check has captured public attention, offering a unique approach to economic relief. This idea gained momentum after Donald Trump, in his second presidential term, and Elon Musk, a key figure in government efficiency, voiced their support. The proposal suggests distributing up to $5,000 in DOGE dividends to taxpayers, funded … Read more
A new AP-NORC poll, conducted from March 20-24, shows President Donald Trump’s net approval rating has hit a new low of -14 points in his second term. The survey found that 56% of respondents disapprove of his job performance, while 42% approve. The poll sampled 1,229 adults and has a margin of error of ±4 … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Tuesday that it is investigating the cause of website outages affecting the “my Social Security” portal, which beneficiaries use to access their accounts. Some recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), including disabled seniors and low-income individuals, reported seeing a message stating they were “not receiving benefits.” The SSA confirmed … Read more
The movement to drastically reduce or eliminate property taxes, which are essential for funding public services, is gaining traction in Republican-led states across the U.S. Four states—Florida, Illinois, Kansas, and Pennsylvania—are pushing to abolish property taxes entirely, while others like Texas and Montana are aiming to significantly lower them. In Florida, the proposed bill wouldn’t … Read more
United Autoworkers (UAW) President Shawn Fain, a longtime critic of Donald Trump, unexpectedly voiced support for the former president’s new tariffs on foreign-made automobiles and parts. While Fain criticized Trump’s decision to end collective bargaining for federal workers during a CBS interview on Sunday, he praised the tariffs during an appearance at Wayne State University … Read more
Knewz.com reports that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has gained significant public attention for its efforts to reform the Social Security Administration (SSA). One proposal, which suggested eliminating phone services for Social Security claims, faced heavy backlash. In response, DOGE reversed some of its plans but confirmed that updates for direct deposits will … Read more