Prime Minister and Crown Prince of Bahrain, Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, met with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, declaring that the country will invest $17 billion into the United States.
Vice President JD Vance cast two tie-breaking votes in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, advancing a $9.4 billion rescissions bill championed by President Donald Trump. The legislation, which aims to slash spending across foreign aid and liberal public media outlets, cleared its final procedural hurdle after a 50-50 split vote—twice—requiring Vance’s intervention to proceed.
The Trump administration has begun efforts to access state-level voter data and inspect election equipment, according to a report from the Washington Post. The move has drawn sharp resistance from election officials, even in Republican-led counties, reflecting deep tensions over election integrity and federal oversight.
President Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached a trade deal with Indonesia after threatening to impose a 32% tariff on the nation.