According to an analysis of Treasury Department daily financial statements, federal spending has increased by $154 billion since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, despite his Department of Government Efficiency. The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that after reviewing the Treasury statements, DOGE, under the leadership and guidance of Elon Musk, a tech … [Read more...] about Federal Spending Rises by $154B Despite DOGE’s Cost-Cutting Efforts
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Pentagon: US Can’t Legally Target Mexican Cartels with Drone Strikes
A top Pentagon official has stated that special operations forces cannot use drones in Mexico, even though President Donald Trump declared these organizations terrorist groups. Colby Jenkins is currently the Assistant Defence Secretary for Special Operations. He told a Senate Committee the designation of Trump does not give the U.S. Military authority to take action against … [Read more...] about Pentagon: US Can’t Legally Target Mexican Cartels with Drone Strikes
White House Takes Steps to Restore Slashed Foreign Aid, Sources Say
Six sources familiar with this matter claim that the Trump administration reinstated at least six of its recently canceled foreign aid programs on Tuesday. In an internal email, Jeremy Lewin asked his staff to reverse the terminations. Lewin is also employed by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. Five sources with knowledge of the situation said that the … [Read more...] about White House Takes Steps to Restore Slashed Foreign Aid, Sources Say
Crisis Hits Campus: Thousands of International Students Face Sudden Visa Revocations Across America
Some colleges around the country report that their visas for international students have been suddenly revoked. They are concerned about what seems to be an increased level of government scrutiny. There are many reasons why visas can be cancelled, but college leaders claim that the government quietly terminates students' legal residence status without giving students or … [Read more...] about Crisis Hits Campus: Thousands of International Students Face Sudden Visa Revocations Across America
Stocks Plunge Then Surge: Trade War Chaos Rattles Wall Street
Wall Street had an incredibly volatile day on Monday. It went from a 20% drop that dragged it below its previous record to a sharp rise. But then, the market reverted to losses, as concerns remain over whether Donald Trump's tariff war will undermine the global economy. S&P 500 gained 3.4% after a drop of 4.7% shortly after trading began. This would have been its best … [Read more...] about Stocks Plunge Then Surge: Trade War Chaos Rattles Wall Street