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Hamas appears to reject the US-led peace plan for Gaza, insisting that international forces only monitor the ceasefire without interfering internally. The plan, which was part of President Trump’s efforts to demilitarize Gaza and establish international oversight, has seen ongoing violence despite a ceasefire signed in October 2025.
The release of anonymous Medicaid data by the Department of Government Efficiency aims to improve transparency and aid in fraud detection, supported by Elon Musk. However, experts warn legal and privacy hurdles may complicate investigations and prosecutions, due to data quality issues and privacy concerns. The Justice Department is increasingly utilizing data analytics and AI to combat healthcare fraud, including Medicaid-related schemes, with recent large-scale enforcement efforts.
The Supreme Court ruled that Congress, not the President, has the constitutional authority to impose tariffs. Trump responded by issuing a new tariff order under the Trade Act of 1974, which has never been used before, leading to political disagreements within Congress and across party lines.
Accusations against Donald Trump of having sex with a minor through Jeffrey Epstein, made by a woman considered 'credible,' have reportedly been removed from Epstein-related files. The woman alleged Trump forced her into oral sex between 1983 and 1985, with records of FBI interviews related to her being no longer publicly accessible despite legal transparency requirements. The report highlights ongoing debates over potential evidence and legal proceedings concerning Trump's connections to Epstein.
President Donald Trump announced an increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%, intensifying his trade war following a Supreme Court ruling. The move indicates a firm stance on trade policy.
Jess Michaels, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, will attend the State of the Union as a guest of Rep. Walkinshaw. Walkinshaw condemned the refusal to release Epstein files and called for justice, emphasizing survivor support and governmental accountability.
US business associations are demanding refunds for tariffs imposed by the Trump administration following the Supreme Court ruling that the tariffs were imposed beyond presidential authority. The court did not address whether Trump must repay collected tariffs, leaving the issue to lower courts, which could extend litigation. Businesses argue refunds are necessary for economic recovery, but the process remains uncertain and may involve multiple legal proceedings.
President Trump announced plans to increase global tariffs from 10% to 15%, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his use of emergency powers to impose tariffs. The decision was made after a temporary 10% tariff hike was announced, which was to last 150 days, with adjustments pending legal and policy reviews. Trump emphasized that tariffs would remain central to his economic strategy despite legal setbacks.
Trump increased the US global import tariff to 15% after the Supreme Court ruled his previous tariff measures illegal, emphasizing his intention to seek alternative legal methods for tariffs. The move is part of his broader trade policy, which has faced legal challenges and criticism.
Bill Maher ridiculed Trump's response to the Supreme Court ruling that declared his tariffs illegal, calling him a 'Karen.' The court's decision challenges Trump's policies and questions the legitimacy of tariffs collected since his second term. Despite the ruling, Trump plans to implement new tariffs, and Maher continues to criticize him.
Power — and the abuse of it — is defining the current news cycle. On this week’s round table of “The Opinions,” the Times Opinion politics writer Michelle Co...
Trump declared he would impose tariffs of 10 percent in the next three days, citing a 1970s trade law that allows a president to invoke tariffs on ...