SCOTUS takes up Trump’s bid to fire FTC commissioner at will — a showdown that could topple 90-year precedent

President Donald Trump has dismissed calls for Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas to retire, describing them as 'fantastic' amid discussions surrounding their potential departure before the upcoming midterm elections. This statement reflects Trump's continued support for the justices, who have been pivotal in shaping the Court's conservative majority.

President Trump has reversed his earlier stance on releasing video footage of a military strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat, indicating he would defer to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the decision. This shift follows scrutiny over the legality of the strike, which has been labeled a potential war crime by critics.

Representative Jasmine Crockett has officially announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate from Texas, significantly impacting the Democratic primary landscape as she positions herself against Republican incumbent John Cornyn. This announcement comes ahead of the state's filing deadline, marking a pivotal moment in the race.

The Monroe Doctrine, established in 1823, has historically justified American influence in the Western Hemisphere, particularly in Latin America. Recently, former President Trump has expressed intentions to reassert this doctrine as part of a new national security strategy aimed at countering foreign influence in the region.

President Trump announced a $12 billion one-time payment to farmers to help them cope with the financial impact of increased tariffs on exports. However, many farmers have expressed that this assistance is insufficient, particularly as they face rising health care costs that continue to burden their operations.

President Trump announced that the United States will permit Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to approved customers in China, effectively lifting a previous export ban. This decision represents a significant shift in U.S. trade policy regarding technology exports to China, as it allows Nvidia to expand its market presence in a key region.

The Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that upheld New York's stringent school vaccine mandates, which did not permit religious exemptions. The Court has instructed judges to reassess the case with a focus on parental rights, potentially impacting the legal landscape surrounding vaccine mandates in schools.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear from a key figure behind the Trump-Russia Collusion narrative, as a lawyer associated with the Steele Dossier presents his case. This hearing marks a significant moment in ongoing legal discussions surrounding the allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.