Trump Cold-Calls Norwegian Finance Minister to Lobby for Nobel Peace Prize
In an unexpected and unannounced call last month, President Trump phoned Norway’s Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg, reportedly inquiring about his prospects for the Nobel Peace Prize—alongside discussing trade tariffs and economic cooperation, Norwegian press reported on Thursday.
Trump Pushes for Long-Term Federal Control Over D.C. Police, Eyes National Model
President Trump announced plans to ask Congress for long-term authority over the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C., beyond the 30-day limit imposed by law, while suggesting similar actions may follow in other U.S. cities.
Trump Holds Virtual NATO Meeting Ahead of Putin Summit, Allies Cautious but United
In a virtual meeting with NATO leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump discussed a unified approach ahead of a critical summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. While the call projected a sense of unity among allies, with Zelenskyy asserting that Putin is \”bluffing,\” underlying concerns
Trump Orders Crackdown on DC Homelessness, Advocates Warn of Rights Violations
President Donald Trump has announced an aggressive plan to clear homeless encampments from Washington, D.C., deploying 800 National Guard troops, taking control of the city’s police department, and vowing to use “involuntary commitment” to detain people sleeping in public.
Trump’s High-Stakes China Strategy Sees Short-Term Gains, but Xi Retains Key Leverage
President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy toward China has delivered short-term wins for the U.S. economy, but Chinese President Xi Jinping still wields significant advantages that could shape the long-term outcome of this geopolitical and economic standoff.
Trump Orders Federal Takeover of D.C. Police Amid Crime Surge Claims
President Trump has issued an executive order to seize control of Washington D.C.’s police force and deploy the National Guard, citing a public safety emergency. The move has sparked a constitutional standoff with Mayor Muriel Bowser, who denies the administration’s claims of a crime surge.
Sanders Says Billionaire Influence Hurt Harris in 2024 Election
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has criticized former Vice President Kamala Harris for what he described as billionaire influence over her 2024 presidential campaign, arguing it weakened her connection to working-class voters and contributed to her loss to President Donald Trump.
Judge Rejects Bid to Unseal Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Documents
A federal judge has denied a request from the Trump administration to unseal grand jury transcripts in the Ghislaine Maxwell case. The judge’s ruling stated that releasing the documents would not provide new information and risked compromising the fundamental secrecy of grand jury proceedings.
Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Take Effect — U.S. Markets Resilient Amid Rising Economic Risk
These aggressive tariffs mark a definitive departure from decades of trade liberalization—but markets’ unexpected resilience may be masking deeper economic risks.
Seattle’s 2025 Mayor Race: Early Results Indicate Tight Contest
Seattle’s race for mayor has shifted from incumbent favoritism to grassroots momentum, underscoring voter appetite for progressive leadership.