Trump Temporarily Suspends Tariffs With Mexico And Canada After Negotiating on Border, Fentanyl, and Trade

Trump Temporarily Suspends Tariffs With Mexico And Canada After Negotiating on Border, Fentanyl, and Trade

Mateo Guillamont
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February 4, 2025
President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada after the latter two agreed to some of the former’s terms on immigration, border, and trade.  President Trump announced the tariff’s suspension via Truth Social, where he claimed Mexico and Canada had agreed to implement a series of measures addressing various issues but […]
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Panama to Cut Ties With China's Belt and Road Initiative, Grant US Ships Free Passage Through Panama Canal

Panama to Cut Ties With China's Belt and Road Initiative, Grant US Ships Free Passage Through Panama Canal

Mateo Guillamont
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February 3, 2025
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has promised to not renew Panama’s contract with China’s Belt and Road initiative and grant US warships free passage through the canal after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  The announcement comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to forcefully retake the Panama canal unless Panama terminate Chinese influence […]
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New Bill Would 'Vet' Afghanistan Withdrawal Refugees

New Bill Would 'Vet' Afghanistan Withdrawal Refugees

Mateo Guillamont
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February 1, 2025
Republican Senators Rick Scott (FL) and Joni Ernst (IA) have filed a bill that would vet Afghanistan refugees who entered the United States after President Joe Biden’s tumultuous Afghanistan withdrawal.  The legislation follows reports alleging some of the Afghani refugees who entered the US as part of post-withdrawal refugee relief efforts were improperly vetted.  President […]
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EXCLUSIVE: House Majority Leader Pledges to Enshrine Trump Tax Cuts, No Taxes on Tips

EXCLUSIVE: House Majority Leader Pledges to Enshrine Trump Tax Cuts, No Taxes on Tips

Mateo Guillamont
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January 31, 2025
House of Representatives Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) recently told The Floridian’s Javier Manjarres that Republicans intend to enshrine President Donald Trump’s tax cuts into law.  President Trump passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a major tax reform law, in 2017. The TCJA mainly reduces personal income and corporate taxes among other regulatory […]
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Lawmakers Seek Accountability After Tragic DC American Airlines Crash

Lawmakers Seek Accountability After Tragic DC American Airlines Crash

Mateo Guillamont
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January 30, 2025
Lawmakers from across the political spectrum are demanding answers and seeking accountability after a US Army helicopter crashed into an oncoming American Airlines passenger jet over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The American Airlines (AA) flight was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, 19 of which have already been confirmed deceased after the […]
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Former Democrat Senator Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

Former Democrat Senator Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

Mateo Guillamont
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January 30, 2025
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez (D) has been sentenced to 11 years in prison following his bribery and corruption conviction. Menendez, who served as New Jersey’s Senator from 2006 to 2024, accepted nearly $500,000 in cash, a luxury vehicle, home furnishings, and gold bars from the Egyptian government. Former Senator Menendez was also subjected […]
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Republican Lawmakers Wrap Up 2025 Issues Conference in South Florida

Republican Lawmakers Wrap Up 2025 Issues Conference in South Florida

Mateo Guillamont
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January 29, 2025
Republican lawmakers are concluding a three-day retreat hosted at President Donald Trump’s National Doral golf course and hotel in Miami, Florida.  The retreat was held for Republican members of the US House of Representatives and covered issues ranging from budgets, to campaigning, to homeland security, to education, and more.  President Trump addressed the retreat during […]
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Rubio Lays Out State Department Internal Policy Plan For 'Safer, Stronger, More Prosperous' America

Rubio Lays Out State Department Internal Policy Plan For 'Safer, Stronger, More Prosperous' America

Mateo Guillamont
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January 29, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently laid out his vision for America’s Department of State during his 4-year mandate at its helm.  Secretary Rubio, who claimed that leading the State Department was the “highest honor” of his life, underscored his strategy would be modelled towards bolstering America’s strength, safety, and prosperity.  President Donald Trump’s appointment […]
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Lawmakers Commemorate 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Lawmakers Commemorate 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Mateo Guillamont
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January 28, 2025
Lawmakers from across the political spectrum have commemorated the 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is held annually on January 27th, commemorating the 1945 liberation day of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. The commemorative day is meant to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims […]
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Trump Announces Creation of US 'Iron Dome' in Major Shift in US Missile Policy

Trump Announces Creation of US 'Iron Dome' in Major Shift in US Missile Policy

Mateo Guillamont
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January 28, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to begin constructing a “next-generation missile defense shield” similar to Israel’s Iron Dome.  Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth thanked Trump for leading the Iron Dome initiative, construction of which is set to begin immediately. President Trump has previously claimed he would lead […]
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Socialist Petro Caves to Trump's Demands After White House Imposed Sanctions

Socialist Petro Caves to Trump's Demands After White House Imposed Sanctions

Mateo Guillamont
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January 27, 2025
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has conceded to President Donald Trump after the latter imposed a series of tariffs on Colombia for refusing to accept the US’ immigrant deportation flights.  President Trump had levied tariffs on Colombia after President Petro prevented two illegal immigrant repatriation flights from landing in Colombia.  “Petro’s denial of these flights has […]
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Hegseth Approved to Lead Department of Defense in Photo Finish Vote

Hegseth Approved to Lead Department of Defense in Photo Finish Vote

Mateo Guillamont
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January 25, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was recently confirmed by a slim 51-50 Republican majority, dispelling doubts he would be able to secure an approval vote.  Hegseth thanked the Senate for their support and pledged to diligently lead America's military and promoting global peace through strength. President Donald Trump had reportedly antecedently doubted Secretary Hegseth’s approval […]
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Kremlin States Putin is Waiting For Trump to Schedule Meeting Over Ukraine War

Kremlin States Putin is Waiting For Trump to Schedule Meeting Over Ukraine War

Mateo Guillamont
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January 24, 2025
Russian officials have disclosed President Vladimir Putin is awaiting President Donald Trump’s invitation to meet and discuss potential avenues for ending the Russia-Ukraine war.  International media reported Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov disclosed President Putin “was waiting for signals” from President Trump to meet. "Putin is ready. We are waiting for signals (from Washington). Everyone is […]
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Hegseth Surpasses First Confirmation Process, Heads to Final Nail-Biting Vote

Hegseth Surpasses First Confirmation Process, Heads to Final Nail-Biting Vote

Mateo Guillamont
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January 23, 2025
Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth recently survived a Senate procedural vote enabling him to be considered for the Defense Secretary position. Hegseth obtained 51 votes in favor and 49 against, surpassing the procedural hurdle by razor thin margins.  Hegseth’s final and decisive confirmation vote is scheduled for Friday, January 24th.  Senate Majority leader John […]
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Trump Shuts Down DEI Offices Across Federal Government

Trump Shuts Down DEI Offices Across Federal Government

Mateo Guillamont
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January 22, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered the termination of all of the US government’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices and employees. The move comes hours after President Trump’s team shuttered the government’s official DEI website.  An executive order signed by Trump on January 20th  directed “the termination of all discriminatory programs, including illegal DEI […]
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Trump Promises Wins on Economy, Immigration, Foreign Policy and More During Inaugural Address

Trump Promises Wins on Economy, Immigration, Foreign Policy and More During Inaugural Address

Mateo Guillamont
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January 21, 2025
President Donald Trump heralded a ‘golden age for America’ as he promised advances in the economy, immigration, foreign policy and other salient policy issues during his presidential inaugural address. President Trump, who has become only the second US president to ever hold nonconsecutive terms, laid out his vision and plan for his administration.  During the […]
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Trump Issues Broad Pardon of January 6 Protestors; Commutes Sentences of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers

Trump Issues Broad Pardon of January 6 Protestors; Commutes Sentences of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers

Mateo Guillamont
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January 20, 2025
President Donald Trump issued a sweeping pardon forgiving all Americans charged and convicted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021 capitol attacks.  The pardon also commuted the sentences of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leadership convicted for a series of crimes associated with the January 6 riots. Trump has referred to many of those […]
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Full Timeline: Trump's Historic Inauguration

Full Timeline: Trump's Historic Inauguration

Mateo Guillamont
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January 20, 2025
Inauguration Day :President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sworn in today as the United States’ 47th president.  President Trump was re-elected to the presidency after losing the 2020 elections to President Joe Biden.  Some have qualified Trump’s return as “the greatest political comeback in American history.”  Today, Trump will officially become the 47th US […]
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