Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia president, vows crackdown
Colombian lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president on August 7, 2026, in Cali, vowing a hardline crackdown on armed groups and fiscal … Read more
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CIA Creates Secret Cuba Task Force to Pressure Havana Government
The CIA has secretly established a dedicated Cuba task force to intensify pressure on the Cuban government and expand intelligence operations. The initiative, reported in August … Read more
Trump Signs Section 232 Proclamation Imposing Polysilicon Tariffs and Price Floors
President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 15% tariff and minimum import prices on polysilicon and its derivatives under Section 232, effective December 4, 2026. The … Read more
Trump Pushes to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Mortgage Fraud Claims
President Donald Trump renewed his push to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on August 5, 2026, issuing a letter giving her 21 days to respond … Read more
Appeals Court Blocks Trump Administration’s $400M White House Ballroom
A federal appeals court on Friday blocked the Trump administration from continuing above-ground construction on a $400 million ballroom at the White House. The 2-1 ruling … Read more
Lisa Murkowski Opposes Todd Blanche AG Nomination, Narrowing Path
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Friday she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. The decision significantly narrows the confirmation path for President Donald … Read more
Trump Vows Supreme Court Rehearing Petition After Birthright Citizenship Loss
President Donald Trump vowed on social media to immediately petition the U.S. Supreme Court for a rehearing after justices blocked his executive order seeking to end … Read more
US Stocks Hover Near Record Highs Amid Iran Tensions and Strong Earnings
U.S. stocks hovered near record highs on Wednesday as traders weighed resilient corporate earnings alongside uncertainty over the ongoing conflict with Iran, where President Donald Trump … Read more
Trump’s $1.4B Crypto Income Stalls Senate Clarity Act Over Ethics Dispute
President Trump’s $1.4 billion crypto-related income has become the primary hurdle in passing the landmark Clarity Act in the Senate. A newly pitched bipartisan ethics proposal … Read more
Trump Imposes 15% Tariff on Polysilicon to Counter China
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a 15% tariff alongside minimum import prices on imported products made from polysilicon, a vital material used … Read more
Trump Urged to Support Ukraine as Iran Conflict Depletes Missile Stockpiles
President Trump faces mounting foreign policy pressure following the Iran conflict, with former U.S. officials and foreign policy experts urging him to cut losses in the … Read more
Trump Administration Pays Out $100 Billion in Tariff Refunds to Businesses
The federal government has paid out $100 billion in tariff refunds through the end of July, representing about 60 percent of the $166 billion owed to … Read more