Just weeks after leaving office, former President Joe Biden has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a top Hollywood talent firm. CAA, which previously represented him from 2017 to 2020, helped launch his memoir Promise Me, Dad and his American Promise speaking tour. The move signals Biden’s continued presence in public life through books, speaking engagements, and possibly media appearances.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has extended a temporary block on the Trump administration’s plan to freeze federal funding, citing ongoing struggles among nonprofit groups to access promised grants and loans. U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan ruled Monday that the proposed spending pause could cause “potentially catastrophic” harm to organizations dependent on federal support.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will pause planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days after both countries agreed to increase border security efforts. The move comes after negotiations with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to address drug trafficking and organized crime.
Target is facing a shareholder lawsuit accusing the retailer of misleading investors about the risks of its diversity and social programs. The lawsuit claims these policies led to consumer boycotts, plummeting stock prices, and significant financial losses.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Agents Association (FBIAA) has issued a letter to congressional leaders warning that recent directives from acting Department of Justice and FBI officials could jeopardize thousands of careers and disrupt ongoing investigations. The letter specifically addresses orders from acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, which include terminating senior FBI leadership and compiling lists of personnel involved in sensitive investigations.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, aiming to secure a 50% stake in TikTok, the popular social media platform owned by China's ByteDance. The administration has set an early April deadline for TikTok to find an approved American partner or buyer.
President Trump ordered the Army Corps to release billions of gallons from Central California reservoirs, saying it would help farmers and Los Angeles. Experts, however, warn that the release is poorly timed and could harm future water availability.
Washington Democrats, led by Representative Tarra Simmons (D-Bremerton), an ex-convict, are proposing legislation that would permit convicted felons to volunteer in public schools. This initiative comes after Democratic lawmakers recently rejected an amendment requiring schools to notify parents if their child was a victim of sexual assault.
Elected Democrats in Congress are voicing strong opposition to President Donald Trump’s decision to move USAID under the authority of the State Department, now led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The decision has sparked controversy, with Rep. Ilhan Omar claiming it undermines congressional power and shifts too much control to the executive branch.
Independent Women’s Forum President Carrie Lukas asserts that efforts to protect women’s spaces have regained momentum under President Donald Trump’s administration. On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order titled “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.”
