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Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

US President Donald Trump's proposal for 2027 includes increasing defense spending from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion, while cutting back on major federal departments such as health and agriculture.

US President Donald Trump attends the signing ceremony for an execituve order on mail ballots, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, March 31, 2026.
Hasan Piker attends a press conference during day three of Web Summit Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Doha, Qatar, on February 3, 2026.

Brad Schneider warns Democrats on antisemitism in Hasan Piker controversy

US Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) speaks during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on February 10, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of Texas race, clearing way for candidate he called a ‘known neo-Nazi’

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance point to the stage during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.

Election crisis or manufactured chaos? Trump’s dangerous path to voter suppression - opinion


Orthodox pro-Israel group to honor Steve Bannon after backlash for his straight-armed gesture

The organization claimed that Bannon was a "warrior for Israel" in the conservative legion of US politics.

 Steve Bannon speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on Feb. 20, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Jewish lawmaker Randy Fine, a Trump favorite, wins Florida GOP House primary

Fine decided to run in the district, even though he does not currently live there, after receiving an enthusiastic endorsement from Trump. 

 Donald Trump and Randy Fine pose together in 2024.

Elise Stefanik is the right choice as the next US ambassador to the UN - opinion

At the UN, Rep. Stefanik will be a strong voice for protecting American security once again and holding the Iranian regime accountable for its malign activities.

 REP. ELISE STEFANIK, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for ambassador to the UN, attends a meeting of House Republicans on Capitol Hill in November after the presidential election.

'Costly to our nation': Trump renews efforts to end daylight-savings time

After previous legislation on the matter failed, Trump is renewing previous efforts to permanently keep America on Daylight saving time

US President Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024.

Challenges and opportunities for the Jewish members of the 119th Congress

Number of Jewish senators officially becomes a minyan.

 NEWLY ELECTED members of the US Congress pose for a photo on the steps of the Capitol in Washington.

Mitch McConnell’s moral mishap: Protecting Trump despite disdain – opinion

From 2016 to today, McConnell’s Senate leadership navigated Trump’s rise and moral failings.

 US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) holds a news conference following a weekly policy lunch for Senate Republicans at the US Capitol last month.

Trump picks Kash Patel to head FBI

With the nomination of Patel, Trump is signaling that he is preparing to carry out his threat to oust Wray, whose 10-year term at the FBI does not expire until 2027.

 PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 13: Former Chief of Staff to the U.S. Secretary of Defense Kash Patel speaks during a campaign rally for U.S. Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump at Findlay Toyota Center on October 13, 2024 in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

What Trump appointee Pete Hegseth said on Yair Netanyahu's podcast

Yair Netanyahu’s podcast with Pete Hegseth resurfaces after Trump’s latest appointment.

 Pete Hegseth has been tapped by President-elect Trump to serve as his secretary of defense.

Trump names Musk, Ramaswamy to lead newly formed Department of Government Efficiency

Trump said their work would conclude by July 4, 2026, adding that a smaller government would be a "gift" to the country on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

 Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks as Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. president Donald Trump reacts during a rally at the site of the July assassination attempt against Trump, in Butler, Pennsylvania, US, October 5, 2024.

Trump taps Jewish ex-congressman Lee Zeldin to head EPA

Zeldin, a Republican, voted for key environmental legislation just 14% of the time during his tenure in the House of Representatives.

 Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts as former U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin speaks at a rally ahead of the New Hampshire primary election in Concord, New Hampshire, US January 19, 2024.