The Senate narrowly failed to overturn Trump’s tariffs in a 49-49 vote. GOP Sens. Collins, Murkowski, & Paul supported the resolution, but absences from McConnell (sick) & Whitehouse (traveling) sealed its fate. VP Vance broke another tie to block revisiting the resolution.

House Republicans passed a rule blocking Democrats from investigating Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal to discuss military ops in Yemen. Hegseth allegedly shared sensitive details in group chats, including with family. A vote on the matter is now delayed.

President Trump proved you can secure the border with willpower. Illegal crossings hit record lows, shelters closed, and cartels struggle. Daily encounters dropped from 10,000 under Biden to 178. No new laws or big spending needed. What do you think? Share your thoughts!

President Trump aims to end the Russia-Ukraine war in "two weeks or less," after meeting Zelenskyy in Rome during the Pope’s funeral. He expressed disappointment over continued Russian attacks despite urging Putin to halt strikes during negotiations. "We’ll see what happens," he said.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told investors he expects a "very near future" de-escalation in Trump’s trade war with China, citing unsustainable tariffs. His remarks at a JPMorgan summit boosted recovering stocks, offering markets some relief.

The federal government will resume collections on defaulted student loans starting May 5, ending a pause since 2020. Over 5M borrowers haven’t made payments in 360+ days, with $1.6T in total student debt. Education Sec. McMahon criticizes past policies, citing taxpayer burden.

A national day of action united protesters nationwide against Trump’s policies, condemning deportations without due process, agency dismantling & threats to education. Over 80 rallies took place as part of “50501” with communities also hosting food drives to support those affected.

The Pentagon placed a third top official, Colin Carroll, on leave amid a leak investigation. The probe involves military plans for the Panama Canal, a carrier in the Red Sea, Elon Musk’s Pentagon visit on China, and a pause in Ukraine intel collection, sources say.

China accused three hackers of working for the NSA, offering rewards for their capture. The claims, tied to alleged spying at the Asian Winter Games, mark an escalation in cyber tensions amid U.S.-China conflicts. The U.S. denies the claims, calling them fabrications.

President Trump suggested temporarily exempting auto tariffs to give carmakers time to adjust supply chains. Automakers rely on international partners like Canada, Mexico, and China, making a fully U.S.-made car nearly impossible, experts say.