Trump says he will repeal Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks

The United States has inaugurated a new consulate compound in Irbil, the capital of northern Iraq's Kurdish region, with an investment of $796 million. This significant development aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and support the Kurdish population in the region.

Immigration groups and lawmakers are criticizing President Donald Trump's decision to halt immigration applications from 19 countries already under U.S. travel restrictions, following a shooting incident that injured two National Guard members. This policy memo from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services includes an immediate hold on asylum applications from all nationalities, raising concerns about the implications for those seeking refuge in the U.S.

President Donald Trump announced plans to roll back fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicles, aiming to address rising auto prices. This decision reflects a significant shift in regulatory policy, moving away from the standards established during the Biden administration.

Representative Henry Cuellar, a moderate Democrat from South Texas, has been pardoned by former President Donald Trump amid a federal bribery and conspiracy case involving both Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Cuellar. The pardon was announced on Truth Social, where Trump claimed the Cuellars were targeted due to their criticism of President Joe Biden's immigration policies.

President Donald Trump has advocated for tariffs as a means to potentially replace federal income taxes, drawing parallels to Gilded Age economic policies. He believes that tariffs can enhance wealth in the United States, despite expert disagreement on this assertion.

Donald Trump's World Cup supremo has announced that the president is committed to ensuring the safety of the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament, stating that he 'never rules anything out' in this regard. This declaration comes as preparations intensify for the event, which will be hosted in the United States.

President Donald Trump's name has been added to the signage outside the United States Institute of Peace building in Washington, D.C., marking a significant recognition of his contributions to peace initiatives during his administration.

The Trump administration has announced plans to withhold funds intended for managing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from states that fail to provide information on individual recipients. This decision is part of a broader strategy to enforce compliance with federal data requests, particularly targeting Democratic-led states.