Executive Branch

The FBI does not have a clear process in place for its employees to raise concerns of retaliation when the bureau suspends their security clearances, a new report by the Justice Department’s inspector general alleges. A new report, authored by DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz, delves into an apparent lack of protections for whistleblowers within […]

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at 12:15 p.m. ET on May 14 about American investments and jobs and possibly announces new tariffs on Chinese strategic industries, including electric vehicles.

Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s plan to set a tariff on electric vehicles made in China was a case of too little, too late, as he spoke to reporters before entering a New York City courtroom for his so-called hush money trial. “He should have done it a long time […]

U.S. officials on May 14 asked a federal judge to order Steve Bannon, an ex-adviser to former President Donald Trump, to prison. Mr. Bannon was convicted of contempt of Congress in 2022 and sentenced to four months in prison, but his sentence has been on hold due to his appeal of the conviction. A U.S. […]

The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it will impose a 100 percent tariff—quadrupling the current 25 percent—on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China in 2024. In addition to EVs, the White House has significantly increased tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum products, lithium-ion batteries, and solar cells. According to White House officials, the tariff […]

A group of several major U.S. airlines is suing the U.S. Department of Transportation over its new rule that requires upfront and transparent disclosure of airline travel fees. The department issued new rules in April that mandate airlines and ticket agents disclose all service fees with airfares in hopes of helping customers avoid unexpected travel […]

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan reaffirmed that the Biden administration’s official position is that genocide is not happening as Palestinian civilians in Gaza continue to be killed in the crossfire of Israel’s ongoing war with the Hamas terrorist group. “We do not believe what is happening in Gaza is a genocide,” Mr. Sullivan told […]

Two top lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 13 took steps to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, recommended the lower chamber hold Mr. Garland, who was appointed by President Joe Biden, in contempt for failing to comply with […]

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris deliver remarks at a reception celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at 5:00 p.m. ET on May 13.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds its daily press briefing at 2:00 p.m. ET on May 13.

In a letter to President Joe Biden, Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.), joined by other 14 House Democrats, asked the president to take executive action on the border. “We write to you to respectfully request that you and your administration immediately take further action to restore order at the Southern border and fix our broken immigration […]

Secretary of State Antony Blinken declined to provide a “red line” that would cause the United States to pull away from backing Israel as President Joe Biden threatens to withdraw some support. “We don’t talk about red lines when it when it comes to Israel,” Mr. Blinken told NBC’s “Meet the Press” anchor Kristen Welker on […]

First Lady Jill Biden delivers remarks at Mesa Community College’s commencement ceremony in Tempe, Arizona, on May 11. Livestream courtesy of Mesa Community College.

The Biden administration on Friday authorized a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, as Russian forces are trying to penetrate the Ukrainian defenses in a new round of offensive. The latest tranche, much like the 56 preceding ones, involves transferring weapons already in the Pentagon’s inventory. According to the Pentagon, this package has […]

Former President Donald Trump struck back against President Joe Biden on Friday after the latter falsely claimed on CNN earlier this week that inflation was at 9 percent when he took office. President Trump told reporters at a New York City courthouse after a session of his so-called hush money trial ended that inflation was […]

The White House said on May 9 that Israel will get everything it needs to defend itself against Hamas terrorists. That’s despite President Joe Biden pausing an arms shipment to Israel, citing risks to civilians.

News that President Joe Biden’s administration has paused a delivery of “high-payload” bombs and could withhold more weapons for Israel sparked outrage on Capitol Hill on May 9 among Republican senators. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed at a May 8 Senate hearing that the Biden administration had delayed delivery of a shipment of […]