Nominee for U.S. deputy ambassador calls U.N. 'ineffective' global body

Interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan suggested that the Biden-appointed judge overseeing the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey violated judicial conduct rules by questioning if she was a 'puppet' of President Trump.

House lawmakers have gathered sufficient signatures to compel a vote on a bill aimed at reversing President Trump's executive order that ended collective bargaining rights for a majority of federal workers. This legislative move seeks to restore those rights and enhance labor protections for federal employees.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) appeared on Meet the Press NOW to discuss the implications of a federal court blocking a new congressional map in Texas, which was designed at the request of President Trump. She emphasized the importance of blue states continuing the fight for fair redistricting ahead of the midterm elections and shared her considerations regarding a potential Senate run.

Saudi Arabia is releasing U.S. citizen Saad Almadi, who was jailed for five months due to social media posts critical of the royal family. His release follows a bilateral meeting between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, D.C. Almadi, 75, immigrated to the U.S. in 1976 and was arrested during a family visit in 2021.

A former United Nations investigator expressed her shock and anger at President Donald Trump's defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The investigator criticized Trump's dismissal of intelligence that indicated the Crown Prince's involvement in the killing, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding the case.

Democrats are experiencing a resurgence in political momentum, a year after President Trump and the Republicans gained full control of Washington. Recent polls indicate a shift in voter sentiment, suggesting that Democrats may be regaining favor among American voters as they prepare for upcoming elections.

President Trump's tariffs are beginning to show significant effects, as recent data from the Commerce Department reveals a notable decline in imports and a reduction in the trade deficit. This development indicates that the tariffs are influencing trade dynamics in the United States.

A measure to compel the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein is on its way to President Trump's desk after quickly advancing through both chambers of Congress Tuesday.