The truth behind Donald Trump’s ‘biggest oil deal in world history’
A tale of oil, warrants, and a man named Betancourt — the truth behind Trump's 'biggest oil deal in world history.'
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Category: White House
White House Orders Over $800M in Funds Rescinded; Collins Calls It ‘Clear Violation’ of Law
White House seeks to rescind over $800M in funds via pocket rescission, drawing legal challenge from Sen. Susan Collins.
Thomas Jefferson Letter Warns Against Trump’s Missteps — and Now Carries a $285,000 Price Tag
A letter of Jefferson's, penned long ago, now serves as a warning unto Trump, whose wars and debts recall the old man's counsel.
Trump Announces Cuts to Federal Spending, Drawing Claims From Lawmakers That He Overreached
Trump cancels nearly $1B in spending via pocket rescission, a move some lawmakers call illegal. A look at the legal fight.
Trump’s U.N. Speech Sounds Like Nothing Past Presidents Would Say
A comparison of Trump's U.N. rhetoric to past presidents' words on nuclear weapons, from Truman to Obama.
Booksellers Warn Trump Memo Could Criminalize Free Speech in Bookstores
Seven bookstores warn ABA and ABFE of Trump's NSPM-7 memo, which could criminalize antifascist publishing and imprison bookstore owners.
FDA Nominee Heidi Overton Dances Around Mifepristone at Senate Hearing
FDA nominee Overton dodges senators' questions on abortion drug mifepristone, raising fears she'll cave to anti-abortion pressure.
When Trump’s Narrative Meets Voters’ Realities
A president sells stories while voters face war, tariffs, and rising prices — a tale of narrative versus reality.
Trump and Xi meet in Singapore as tariffs, trade and Taiwan tensions weigh on the summit
A tale of two titans: Trump and Xi meet in Washington to preserve the fragile truce that ended the trade war.
Trump Skipped Congressional War Authorization — and Polls Are Already Moving Against Him
Polls show only 33% of Americans back the war on Iran, with 59% opposed, while Trump's approval sits at 32.6%.
Tillis dubs Trump’s China trip ‘a WTF moment’ as GOP splits on how to handle Xi
Sen. Thom Tillis calls Trump-Xi visit 'a WTF moment,' a shift from his earlier criticism of Trump's China policy.
Trump and House Speaker Johnson plan to hold talks with tech leaders over artificial intelligence
Trump and House Speaker Johnson to meet with tech CEOs on AI; CEOs want slower development amid safety concerns.