White House Ramps Up Efforts to Eliminate China’s Chokehold on Rare Earths
The White House plans to expand its support for domestic rare earth businesses to counter China’s near monopoly on rare earth minerals. Senior officials...
Trump Admin Moves to Restore Long‑Standing Ban on Taxpayer‑Funded Abortions at VA Hospitals
The Trump administration has announced a proposal to rescind a Biden-era rule and bar medical centers operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...
Senate Passes $187 Billion ‘Minibus’ Funding Package
The U.S. Senate on Aug. 1 passed a so-called “minibus” spending package to fund the government in the upcoming fiscal year, approving a slate...
Special Counsel Office Opens Investigation Into Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has launched an investigation into former Department of Justice (DOJ) special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two separate...
Senate Confirms Brian Burch as US Ambassador to the Holy See
The Senate confirmed CatholicVote President Brian Burch as the latest U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See on Aug. 2. With a vote of 49–44,...
Tariff Rates ‘Pretty Much Set,’ Says US Trade Representative
President Donald Trump’s trade representative, Jamieson Greer, said that Americans should expect the administration’s tariff levels to remain where they are, even as some...
Senate Breaks for Summer After Failed Negotiations to Confirm Nominees
The Senate was adjourned for the summer on Aug. 2 after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement to allow quick confirmation of...
Florida Supreme Court Sides With DeSantis in Abortion Amendment Dispute
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials in a dispute over their advocacy against a...