Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs on US goods
The Canadian Ministry of Finance is scheduled to announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a trade dispute between the two nations intensifies. This development follows an announcement by President Donald Trump on Monday that the US will increase tariffs on Canadian-made cars and auto parts starting in January. […]
US to revoke visas of 200K asylum seekers
The U.S. government is preparing for what could be the largest mass revocation of visas in the nation’s history, potentially affecting up to 200,000 foreign nationals who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States. This development, anticipated to be announced by the State Department in the coming weeks, focuses on […]
House Democratic Leader Jeffries Meets with Jared Kushner
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, in recent weeks. This meeting, confirmed by a person familiar with the discussion, suggests that individuals close to the president may be anticipating a shift in congressional control, with at least one chamber potentially flipping to Democratic hands as the midterm elections […]
Senate OKs August Recess, Sidelines SAVE America Act
The United States Senate unanimously agreed to an August recess, with all 100 senators consenting to depart Washington at 4:57 a.m. ET on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This decision effectively sidelined the SAVE America Act, a key legislative priority for former President Donald Trump and some conservatives, which calls for voter identification and proof of […]
Trump Admin Warns of ‘Devastating’ US-Canada Trade War
The Trump administration has indicated that a trade war with the United States would be devastating for Canada. This assessment comes as trade tensions between the two nations continue to escalate, with reciprocal tariffs becoming a point of contention. On August 23, 2026, the issue gained renewed attention following statements from the Trump administration. Canadian […]
Gov. Abbott Dismisses Texas GOP Election Concerns
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently dismissed Republican concerns about the upcoming November midterm elections, despite polls suggesting tight races in the state. Speaking on Friday at the Texas governor’s mansion in Austin, Governor Abbott emphasized his belief that voters will ultimately choose Republican candidates over Democrats. A Texas Pulse poll conducted in late July indicated […]
Judge Strikes Down Trump’s 75-Country Visa Ban
A federal judge on Friday struck down the Trump administration’s ban on immigrant visas from 75 countries, ruling the policy was contrary to law and exceeded the statutory authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The State Department had paused the issuance of immigrant visas from nearly 40% of the world’s nations in January, including […]
Federal Judge Rules Trump-Era Visa Ban Illegal
A federal judge on Friday, August 21, 2026, struck down a Trump administration policy that banned the issuance of immigrant visas to individuals from 75 countries. The ruling determined that the policy violated federal immigration law by discriminating based on nationality. District Judge Jeannette A. Vargas, presiding in the Southern District of New York, stated […]
Tim Scott backs Darline Graham despite debate flub
Senator Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican, voiced strong support for fellow South Carolina Republican Senator Darline Graham on Sunday, August 23, ahead of her special GOP primary runoff election scheduled for this week. Scott dismissed concerns arising from Graham’s recent debate performance regarding national security. Scott described Graham as the real deal, highly qualified, […]
Tim Scott Affirms Darline Graham’s Senate Qualifications
Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, stated on August 23, 2026, that Senator Darline Graham is unequivocally qualified for the Senate. This declaration comes just ahead of South Carolina’s Republican runoff election scheduled for Tuesday. During an exclusive interview, Senator Scott expressed his confidence in Senator Graham, describing her as ready for primetime. […]