President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday evening titled "Preserving Federal Benefits for American Citizens" to end the taxpayer-funded programs for illegal immigrants.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), launched under former President Donald Trump, remains on track following two key federal court rulings. A lawsuit challenging the department’s email system was dismissed, while a separate ruling dropped charges against two Trump aides in a classified records case. These decisions bolster DOGE’s mission to streamline government operations.
President Donald Trump has embarked on an assertive campaign to overhaul the federal government, targeting what he refers to as the "deep state." This initiative involves significant personnel changes, policy reversals, and structural reforms across various agencies.
As President Donald Trump concludes his first month back in office, recent polls reveal a complex picture of public opinion regarding his performance. A Gallup poll indicates a slight decline in approval, from 47% in late January to 45% by mid-February 2025. This figure is notably 15 points below the historical average for presidents at this stage in their first terms since 1953. The same poll highlights that a majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy (54%) and foreign trade (53%).
A new audit by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has uncovered the widespread use of government-issued credit cards, revealing that over 4 million cards were responsible for 90 million transactions in the past fiscal year.
President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to remove all remaining U.S. attorneys appointed during the Biden administration. The move is part of his broader effort to reform the DOJ, which he claims has been politicized. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump declared that the dismissals were necessary to "restore confidence" in the American justice system.
President Donald Trump has dismissed the European Union’s proposal to ban certain U.S. agricultural imports due to pesticide regulations. The EU’s draft policy would prohibit imports of crops treated with pesticides that are banned in Europe, potentially affecting American soybean, corn, and wheat exports. Trump responded by saying, “Let them do it. They’re just hurting themselves if they do that.”
USA Hockey’s General Manager, Bill Guerin, has invited President Donald Trump to attend the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off championship game against Canada.
