Author: Susan Gallagher

Trump's Executive Order: Federal Employees Ordered Back to Office President Trump's recent executive order has given federal employees a push from their home offices back to workplace cubicles. Agency heads must eliminate remote work setups and request employees return to their regular duty stations promptly. However, there's some flexibility; the directive allows agency leaders to…

Trump's First Day Back in Office: Bold Moves and Controversies On his first day back in the Oval Office, Trump made waves with a series of bold moves. He announced a national emergency at the southern border, aiming to accelerate wall construction. The "Remain in Mexico" policy is set to make a comeback, changing the…

1. Massive Deportation Program Donald Trump plans to launch an extensive deportation operation on his first day back in office, January 20, 2025. This ambitious program aims to target over a million individuals, focusing on recent border crossers and those convicted of crimes. Trump’s team has suggested potentially invoking a national emergency and using military…

Trump Unveils Plan for ‘External Revenue Service’ Donald Trump has launched a bold initiative to create an “External Revenue Service,” aimed at collecting tariffs from foreign countries. Announcing this plan on Truth Social, Trump drew parallels to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), stating: "We will begin charging those that make money off of us with…

Biden’s Final Push: Student Debt Relief for 150,000+ As President Joe Biden prepares to leave the White House, he’s unveiled a surprising student debt relief plan. He’s approving new student loan forgiveness for over 150,000 individuals. These final actions bring the total amount of forgiveness to an impressive $183.6 billion. The newly forgiven debts affect…

Biden Touts Foreign Policy Legacy in Final State Department Address President Joe Biden stood tall at the State Department, presenting his presidency as a transformational force in American foreign policy. He boasted about leaving behind a strong strategic position for President-elect Trump to inherit. Biden highlighted the fortified alliances under his leadership, including: Biden also…

Trump’s Criticism of Newsom’s Water and Fire Management Donald Trump has launched a scathing critique of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s handling of water distribution and fire preparedness. In a recent speech, Trump accused Newsom of mismanaging California’s water resources so badly that locals might start calling deserts “ponds” from the dry spell he’s left them…

Trump's Mysterious Drone Claims and Economic Critiques Donald Trump has sparked discussion with his comments about mysterious drones over East Coast states. He claims the federal government knows what's happening but isn't keeping the public informed. At Mar-a-Lago, he insisted, "The government knows what is happening." Trump suggests the military can track these drones but…

Trump Criticizes Biden Administration’s Border Wall Material Sales Donald Trump isn’t holding back about the Biden administration’s handling of border wall materials. He called out the administration for selling off unused materials, describing it as “almost criminal” and suggesting they knew about his plans to use them again. Trump’s claim adds drama to an already…

Family Dynamics in Trump's Second Term In Trump's anticipated second term, the family dynamics of his political inner circle have shifted. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have stepped back from formal roles, prioritizing a quieter life. Instead, Trump has involved extended family members more prominently. Charles Kushner and Massad Boulos, fathers-in-law to Ivanka and Tiffany…

Advocacy for a Two-State Solution in the Middle East The U.S. has long wavered on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, offering mixed messages at the regional peace table. This concept proposes creating both an Israeli and Palestinian state, coexisting peacefully. It's a plan aimed at resolving decades of tension and bloodshed. Trump's presidency…

Trump’s Ambitious Deportation Plan: Military Support and Legal Challenges President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up for an ambitious deportation program, potentially enlisting military support to aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The plan considers using the Insurrection Act to allow federal troops to assist when regular police work is deemed impractical. ICE, with its limited…

Trump's Criticism of U.S. Missile Policy Donald Trump is speaking out against Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied missiles in Russian territory. He calls it "crazy" and "foolish," saying it unnecessarily escalates the conflict. Trump questions the wisdom of sending weapons that can hit targets hundreds of miles into Russia, asking Why are we doing that? Trump…

Conditional US Military Support The Trump administration’s approach to military assistance for Ukraine comes with conditions. The goal is to ensure Ukraine has a plan to reduce hostilities with Russia. Trump’s team wants Ukraine to engage in peace talks as part of ongoing support. This strategy aims to push both sides towards de-escalation. Mike Waltz,…

Trump's Bold Claims on Middle East Peace Donald Trump boldly claimed that the tragic events of October 7 wouldn't have happened under his watch. In a well-publicized speech, Trump reiterated his promise of unwavering American strength. He painted a picture where, under his presidency, neither Hamas nor their Iranian backers would dare create such turmoil.…

Trump’s Promise to Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters President-elect Donald Trump is poised to make waves with his declaration to pardon most participants of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Trump has promised to start issuing pardons in the “first nine minutes” of his presidency, focusing largely on non-violent offenders. In interviews, Trump’s criteria seem clear as…

Legal Authority of Presidential Pardons Presidents wield the power to grant pardons, rooted in Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. This allows them to "grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment." Pardons can erase penalties but not the conviction itself. Pardoned individuals might still face:…

Trump’s Cabinet Picks Spark Political Drama The political scene is abuzz with the latest developments in Trump’s presidential transition and Cabinet selections. Here’s a rundown of the key players and controversies: Other notable selections include Scott Turner for Housing and Urban Development and Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary. With loyalists like Kash Patel poised to…

Trump's Evolving Stances Donald Trump's opinions on abortion have changed over time. Once "very pro-choice," he's now considered supporting different restrictions like a 16-week federal abortion ban. His journey has developed into a complicated story involving claims to leave the decision to states. Despite the apparent changes, Trump's ability to keep everyone guessing remains constant.…

Trump's Vision for Education Donald Trump aims to shift educational power from federal to state control. His plan involves dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, believing local authorities can better handle schooling needs. Trump wants to cut federal oversight and let states take charge, aligning education with community values. This shake-up raises questions about funding.…