President Donald Trump has granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road online marketplace. The pardon fulfills a campaign promise Trump made in May 2024 at the Libertarian Party’s National Convention, where he vowed to commute Ulbricht’s sentence to time served.
On Monday, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, unveiled a proposal to reintroduce a tariff-focused system for funding the federal government, which he referred to as the “External Revenue Service.” Lutnick announced the initiative at a rally in Washington following Trump’s inauguration, calling it a cornerstone of the administration’s plan to restore American economic greatness.
Rapper Nelly has described his upcoming performance at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration as “an honor” amid criticism. Scheduled to appear at the Liberty Ball, Nelly emphasized respect for the presidency and the importance of unity during a contentious interview with rapper Willie D. He cited his family’s military background as a reason for supporting those who serve the nation, regardless of political affiliations.
Republican State Representative Todd Warner of Tennessee has filed a bill to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Trump International Airport.
"On Religious Freedom Day ... we commemorate the ... anniversary of the passing of a State law that has shaped and secured our cherished legacy of religious...
Families who lost loved ones during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal are rallying behind Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense.
