Bessent Treasury Turnover: WSJ Report Details Temper and Exits
A WSJ investigation says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's temper has driven senior departures. Bessent pushes back, and the vacancies are real.
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Senate Banking Committee Advances Brian Johnson for CFPB Director
WASHINGTON — The Senate Banking Committee has advanced Brian Johnson’s nomination to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The move sends President Donald Trump’s nominee to the full Senate for…
Trump Renames Lake Ontario “Lake America” — Canada Says Absolutely Not
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has officially ordered the U.S. federal government to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” turning an escalating trade dispute with Canada into a fight over the name of one…
Federal Judge Orders Government to Lift Anthropic Ban in Major AI Ruling
A federal judge has ordered the government to back away from its effort to blacklist Anthropic. The decision marks a major victory for the company behind Claude. It could also…
Karoline Leavitt to Step Down as White House Press Secretary at End of August
WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of August, bringing an end to a high-profile tenure that made her one…
Trump Signs Sweeping Executive Order Reshaping U.S. Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
August 11, 2026 | Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order that could significantly reshape federal childhood vaccine policy. The order emphasizes parental choice, informed consent…
Trump Makes History as Airport Officially Renamed in His Honor While Still in Office
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A piece of American aviation history officially took flight Thursday as Palm Beach International Airport was formally renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, making Donald Trump the first…
Trump Administration Expands Major Fraud Crackdown Across Federal Programs
The Trump administration says it is launching an aggressive nationwide effort to combat fraud tied to Medicare, pandemic relief programs, childcare subsidies, and other taxpayer-funded systems. A recent White House…
IBM and Quantum Stocks Surge After Trump Administration Awards $2 Billion in Major Industry Boost
The quantum computing race just received one of its biggest political and financial endorsements yet. Shares of IBM and several quantum-focused companies surged after the Trump administration announced a massive $2 billion…
President Trump Launches MerryChristmas.gov: A Festive Countdown Showcasing “12 Days” of America’s Gifts
In a move blending holiday spirit with national messaging, the White House this weekend unveiled a new federal website — MerryChristmas.gov — designed to highlight America’s achievements through a themed 12 Days of…
Trump Administration Declares CFPB Funding Illegal.
Putting Consumer Watchdog on Track to Shut Down by 2026 The Trump administration has declared the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) funding mechanism illegal, a move that could dismantle one…
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