Susan WrightThe Trump administration is undergoing significant changes, particularly within its national security team. Recently, Mike Waltz was appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations after a major shakeup at the National Security Council (NSC). This move comes as Secretary of State Marco Rubio temporarily steps into the role of national security advisor, a … Read more
On Thursday morning, President Donald Trump took to social media to express his frustration with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. This came just a day after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady at between 4.25% and 4.5%. Trump called Powell a “fool who doesn’t have a clue” while also saying he liked … Read more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that his office is looking into the visa status of the masked protesters arrested for taking over Columbia University’s Butler Library. The protesters, linked to anti-Israel sentiments, disrupted students studying for finals and caused damage inside the library. Rubio expressed his disapproval on social media, stating, “Pro-Hamas thugs are … Read more
President Donald Trump announced a significant trade deal with the United Kingdom on May 8, 2025, in a ceremony at the Oval Office. This agreement aims to reduce trade barriers between the two nations, marking a key achievement for Trump in his trade policy efforts. The deal is expected to enhance U.S. access to the … Read more
Vice President J.D. Vance spoke at the Munich Leaders Conference in Washington on Wednesday, discussing important foreign policy issues, including a potential new nuclear deal with Iran and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Vance emphasized that a new agreement with Iran could help reintegrate the country into the global economy. He believes this would benefit … Read more
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates steady, maintaining the current range at 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent. This announcement came on Wednesday, with Chairman Jerome Powell explaining that the job market remains strong and inflation is still above the Fed’s target of 2 percent. Powell also addressed concerns about the potential effects … Read more
Senator Bernie Sanders defended his use of private jets during his recent “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, which he is conducting alongside Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. This defense came during an interview with Fox News host Bret Baier on Wednesday, where the senator faced questions about the significant costs associated with his travel. Baier raised concerns about a … Read more
The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady on Wednesday, maintaining them at 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent. This marks the same rate since December, following previous cuts last year. Chairman Jerome Powell cautioned that ongoing tariffs and trade disputes are likely to cause inflation and could slow economic growth while increasing unemployment. Powell … Read more
President Donald Trump has made a significant change in his nomination for U.S. Surgeon General. On Wednesday, he announced that he has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat and instead chosen Dr. Casey Means for the position. Dr. Means is recognized as a prominent figure in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement. Dr. Means, … Read more
In a significant political event for Singapore, the People’s Action Party (PAP) achieved a remarkable victory in the recent parliamentary elections held on Saturday. This election was the first since Prime Minister Lawrence Wong took office in 2024. The PAP secured 87 out of 97 seats in the Parliament, reinforcing its long-standing dominance in Singapore’s … Read more
