The United States and Ukraine are expected to finalize an agreement this week that would grant the U.S. access to Ukraine’s critical mineral resources in exchange for continued security assistance. The deal, which has been under negotiation for months, aligns with President Donald Trump’s policy of ensuring American foreign aid is tied to tangible national benefits. This agreement could significantly impact global supply chains and U.S.-Ukraine relations as the war in Eastern Europe continues.
The Trump administration is set to cut 1,600 positions from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) before midnight. The move is part of a broader government restructuring effort aimed at reducing federal spending and streamlining operations. USAID, which manages billions in foreign aid, will see a significant workforce reduction as non-essential staff are placed on administrative leave.
The Department of Defense (DOD) has instructed its civilian workforce to ignore a directive from Elon Musk, who is leading federal government efficiency efforts under the Trump administration. Musk’s order required federal employees to submit weekly reports on their productivity, with failure to comply considered an automatic resignation. The DOD's response signals resistance to Musk’s push for government accountability and efficiency, raising questions about the authority of his mandate.
Senator John Curtis (R-UT) is backing President Donald Trump’s decision to dismiss several senior military officials, calling it a necessary step to realign the military with the administration’s priorities. In a recent interview, Curtis described Trump’s election victory as a “stop the car” moment, suggesting that voters demanded a dramatic shift in leadership. The senator argued that the firings reflect Trump’s commitment to fixing issues such as border security, military readiness, and excessive bureaucracy within the Pentagon.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is once again asking for a federal bailout—this time to the tune of $40 billion for fire relief—just weeks after prioritizing a $50 million war chest to battle former President Donald Trump’s administration on immigration and other policies.
MSNBC is finally pulling the plug on Joy Reid’s primetime show, The ReidOut, after years of pushing far-left narratives, race-baiting, and conspiracy theories.
Senator JD Vance has firmly established himself as the leading contender for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, securing a decisive 61% majority in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual straw poll on Saturday.
Iowa Republicans are taking a firm stand in defense of traditional values and the protection of children with a newly advanced bill that would make it illegal to bring minors to drag performances.
