President Donald Trump has announced plans to recover billions of dollars' worth of U.S. military equipment left in Afghanistan following the 2021 withdrawal.
President Trump’s cabinet convened for the first time this morning. Their session was opened with a prayer led by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Scott Turner.
President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Elon Musk to attend the inaugural Cabinet meeting of his second term. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Musk's participation, highlighting his role in leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This move underscores the administration's commitment to streamlining government operations and reducing federal expenditures.
In a narrow 217-215 vote, the House of Representatives approved a budget resolution that includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, significant increases in defense and border security funding, and $2 trillion in spending reductions over the next decade. The bill represents a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, aiming to stimulate growth while curbing federal waste. All Democrats and one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), opposed the measure, citing concerns about its impact on the national deficit.
President Donald Trump has launched a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping the country, including withdrawing from the World Health Organization, creating a sovereign wealth fund, implementing tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, and dismantling federal programs. However, one executive order stands out as potentially the most significant in American history.
President Donald Trump announced during a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron that the United States will proceed with its tariffs on other countries, noting that the policies are "moving along rapidly."
President Donald Trump has signed an executive memorandum titled "America First Investment Policy," aiming to limit Chinese investments in critical U.S. industries. The memorandum asserts that certain foreign investments, particularly from China, pose risks to national security and economic interests. The order directs the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to closely scrutinize and potentially block Chinese investments in sectors deemed vital to national security, including telecommunications, energy, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.
President Donald Trump has initiated a significant overhaul of the Pentagon’s leadership, resulting in the dismissal of several top military officials. On February 21, 2025, Air Force General Charles Q. Brown Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was removed from his position. Brown, who had served as chairman since 2023, was the second African American to hold this esteemed role. His tenure was marked by involvement in key operations, including the Ukraine conflict and Middle East engagements. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had previously criticized Brown, accusing him of advancing personal interests by "playing the race card" and failing to uphold traditional military values.
