Ed Martin, a conservative activist, has taken the helm as the interim U. S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Martin was once a staunch supporter of Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 election and represented some of the rioters who stormed the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. His appo
U. S. President Donald Trump has been vocal about his desire for NATO members to increase their defense spending. He wants them to contribute 5% of their GDP to defense, a significant jump from the current 2% target set in 2014. Trump believes this will reduce the U. S. 's burden in protecting NATO
Lithuania and Estonia, two small Baltic countries, have decided to significantly up their defense spending. They've pledged to allocate five percent of their GDP to defense, starting from 2026. This makes them the highest defense spenders in NATO, passing Poland's current four percent. Why are they
Ever wondered where your phone's brain comes from? It's tiny, powerful, and often made in Taiwan. But, President Trump has big plans to change that with new tariffs. He wants to bring chipmaking back to the U. S. , which could mean your next phone costs a lot more. Let's talk about TSMC. They're a
President Trump's recent threats to slash funding and tighten regulations for universities have set off a wave of preparation among top higher education institutions. Even before Trump's return to office, these schools have been strategizing their responses. Instead of marching into a public confro
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a significant step, stripping former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley of his security detail and clearance. This move comes with an order for the Defense Department's inspector general to review Milley's conduct. The goal? To determine if Milley's m
The Federal Reserve is about to make a big call on interest rates, and President Trump might not be happy about it. The Fed is expected to pause on rate cuts this week, mainly because inflation hasn’t made much progress lately. This move aligns with a strong economy and low unemployment, but some th
On Wednesday, the White House Office of Management and Budget reversed a memo that froze federal grants. This memo, sent on Monday evening, caused confusion and legal challenges. The goal was to review spending that might not align with Trump's recent executive orders, like those targeting diversity
Did you know that President Trump recently asked SpaceX to rush the return of two NASA astronauts stranded on the International Space Station? Elon Musk, the boss of SpaceX, said Trump wanted these astronauts brought back fast. Interestingly, SpaceX was already planning to bring them back in a coupl
Shares in Trump Media & Technology Group skyrocketed by 7% on Wednesday after the company unveiled its latest venture: a new financial services division called Truth. Fi. Backed by a substantial $250 million, this division is set to explore investments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as well
