Tag: Trump Administration

President Donald Trump holds an executive order regarding the reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the Oval Office of the White House, May 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Justice Department abandons defense of Trump executive orders targeting law firms

Kaelan Deese · March 3, 2026 11:03 am

The front page of a local newspaper displays news about the death of Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho," Mexico's most wanted drug lord in recent years, in Mexico City on February 23, 2026. Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country's most wanted drug lord, which have left dozens dead, officials said on February 23. Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was wounded on February 22 in a shootout with soldiers in the town of Tapalpa in Jalisco state and died while being flown to Mexico City, the army said. (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP via Getty Images)

Killing cartel kingpins such as ‘El Mencho’ won’t end the drug crisis. Here’s what can

Layal Bou Harfouch · March 3, 2026 11:00 am

The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Iran may close Strait of Hormuz amid Israel conflict. How does it affect the world’s oil?

Mackenzie Thomas · March 3, 2026 10:57 am

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks during a Senate Homeland Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Washington.

Minnesota sues Trump administration over Medicaid funding pause

David Zimmermann · March 3, 2026 9:48 am

The sun reflects off of a solar panel on a solar farm owned by SB Energy

Red states are winning with solar — Washington should catch up

Mark Fleming · March 3, 2026 9:00 am

President Donald Trump and Iran.

Occupational hazards: How Trump can avoid ‘forever war’ in Iran

W. James Antle III · March 3, 2026 7:00 am

President Donald Trump arrives for a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump’s ‘America First’ coalition balks at strikes against Iran

Samantha-Jo Roth · March 3, 2026 6:00 am

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses the press.

Rubio says ‘imminent’ Iranian threat to US was knowing it would respond to Israeli attack

Brady Knox · March 2, 2026 6:55 pm

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner firing a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile

Trump closed the gap between rhetoric and action on Iran

Jakub Grygiel · March 2, 2026 11:52 am

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Hegseth disputes Iraq War comparisons, arguing Iran Operation Epic Fury isn’t about regime change

Mike Brest · March 2, 2026 9:51 am

President Donald Trump listens as Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., speaks with reporters after arriving at Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump and DeSantis lock horns in GOP split over AI

David Sivak · March 2, 2026 8:00 am

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., right, is joined by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, during the Senate Republican policy luncheon news conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb., 10, 2026, in Washington.

Big week ahead for major legislation to address housing affordability woes

Zach Halaschak · March 2, 2026 6:00 am