Author: Annabella Rosciglione

The Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed that peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended after just under two hours.  Pope Leo offered to act as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia to arrange for peace in Ukraine, according to Italian media outlet RAI. Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin said on Friday that Leo could be…

The childhood home of Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, will be sold in an online auction next month. The three-bedroom home in the South Side Chicago suburb of Dolton, Illinois, was originally on the market for $199,000. However, when Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen as pope in the Vatican last week, the…

The Trump administration fired around 600 employees at Voice of America, approximately one-third of its staff. The layoffs targeted contracted journalists and some administrative employees. Voice of America is a news network funded by the federal government that provides reporting to countries that have limited press freedom.  Voice of America indicated that the Trump administration…

A coalition of 20 states sued the Trump administration over its threats to withhold funding from states that do not comply with federal immigration policy.  Last month, President Donald Trump signed executive orders directing federal agencies to make note of “sanctuary cities” in noncompliance with his immigration agenda. The order states that states or cities…

President Donald Trump is making agreements with Qatari leaders in Doha. Trump is joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the signing ceremony. DEMOCRATS CLAIM TRUMP CORRUPTION BUT GRAPPLE WITH THIRD IMPEACHMENT VOTE Qatar welcomed the president with a red Tesla Cybertruck motorcade on his way to Doha. The ceremony comes after Trump accepted a…

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is testifying before a House panel on the 2026 budget at 10 a.m. He will address key issues on the state of transportation in the United States and funding priorities in transportation policy. His testimony comes as Newark Liberty International Airport has had a series of radar blackouts and staffing issues,…

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will place a hold on President Donald Trump’s remaining Justice Department nominations over the president’s acceptance of a $400 million jet from Qatar. Senate Democrats have argued that Trump’s acceptance of the luxury jet is a violation of the Constitution’s foreign emoluments clause, which prevents any person holding office…

President Donald Trump suggested Friday that his 145% tariff on China could be reduced to 80%. “80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B.,” Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social, in reference to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. In another post, he said, “CHINA SHOULD OPEN UP ITS MARKET TO USA…

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is testifying before the House Financial Services Committee at 10 a.m. He is expected to provide House members with an update on the state of the international financial system. A TIMELINE OF THE US-CHINA TRADE WAR In recent weeks, Bessent has signaled that a trade deal with China may be…

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are holding a press briefing on the economy at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday marks Trump’s 100th day in office. The stock market has severely fluctuated due to President Donald Trump‘s unpredictable tariff policy. The S&P 500 is down 12.3% in 2025, and U.S. markets are…