Trump discusses Iran's nuclear ambitions, calling for a peaceful resolution over violence, as Congress urges a hardline strategy against Tehran's nuclear program.
President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces scrutiny as the Supreme Court examines lower courts' power to block presidential policies nationwide.
In retaliation for President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports, China has applied an export tourniquet to key elements of high-tech industries: rare earth elements. As the New York Times reported: “The Chinese government ordered restrictions on the export of six heavy rare earth metals, which are refined entirely in China, as well as rare […]
A House Democrat went rogue from his party in a bid to impeach President Trump, but relented after widespread resistance from his colleagues and House Democratic leadership.
Preventing a massive tax hike by making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 permanent is an admirable goal. So is identifying additional sources of revenue to prevent deficits from growing. But imposing an excise tax on private foundations, even on a sliding scale, takes resources away from voluntary private charitable work and transfers […]
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) touted President Trump’s efforts to thaw tensions with the new government in Syria, describing the move as strategically savvy, though risky. “When the Crown Prince [of Saudi Arabia] and the president of Turkey both asked him [Trump] to give Syria, the new Syrian government, a chance, he intuitively just...
The House Agriculture Committee voted to advance legislation that would make significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a part of the effort to institute federal spending cuts to pay for President Trump’s legislative agenda. The legislation directs states to cover a portion of SNAP benefit costs, narrows eligibility requirements for the...