Trump Administration

Exterior curved glass and limestone architecture of the United States Institute of Peace headquarters along Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C.

September 19, 2026

USIP name dispute: Former board asks appeals court to block permanent Trump facade carving

Former board members of the U.S. Institute of Peace have asked a federal appeals court to stop the proposed permanent carving of Donald Trump's name into the facade of its Washington headquarters.

Aerial photograph of the Kennedy Center complex beside the Potomac River in Washington D.C.

Policy·USA

Court orders 30-day notice before Kennedy Center changes—what Trump said and what the building said back

A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building. The order comes as President Trump has raised the possibility of demolishing the facility—and as the Kennedy Center

September 18, 2026

National Park Funding Freeze Holds 130+ Projects as Joshua Tree Wildfire Work Waits

Environment·Policy·USA

More than 130 planned national-park projects are reportedly on hold after the Interior Department disapproved agreements tied to over $25 million in funding. The

Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Pledge Hits Johnson’s “Work Through It” Test in Congress

Business·Policy·USA

President Donald Trump’s $5,000 “dividend” pledge has moved from campaign applause line to congressional test. The latest update is not that checks are approved.

Empty hospital room with bed and medical equipment representing health coverage decisions.

Health·Policy·USA

Trump Administration Announces $500 Rebates for ACA Enrollees: What’s Being Paid and Who Qualifies

The Trump administration has announced plans for $500 rebates targeting roughly one million Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollees in 30 states who do not receive premium assistance. This marks a formal directive,

Sunita Somvanshi

September 11, 2026

Exterior view of the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, D.C.

Policy·USA

Judge Orders DOJ Fund Disclosure

A federal magistrate judge has ordered the Department of Justice to identify the internal officials who conceived a now-cancelled federal fund announced with $1.776 billion attached to it. The ruling came from

Sunita Somvanshi

September 6, 2026

A city street in Tehran, Iran, with buildings and pedestrian activity.

Business·News·Politics·World

Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Economic D-Day’ as China Rejects the Pressure

President Trump threatened Iran this week with what he called an “economic D-Day,” warning other countries against offering financial help as a 60-day ceasefire ended. The threat landed as the administration’s earlier

Sunita Somvanshi

August 23, 2026

President Donald Trump speaking at a podium, relevant to the revival of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for deportation powers.

Business·Energy·Policy·Politics

Trump Pressure Mounts on ExxonMobil, Chevron to Lower $4.10 Gas Prices Amid Profit Surge

President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on major oil companies to cut retail gasoline prices, accusing ExxonMobil and Chevron of making excessive profits from the Iran conflict. On August 3, 2026, Trump

Sunita Somvanshi

August 5, 2026

USDA staff member processes a SNAP/EBT transaction at an outdoor farmers’ market stall, helping a shopper use nutrition benefits to buy fresh produce.

News·Policy·USA

SNAP Benefits End Nov. 1 for 42M Americans: $187 Monthly Aid Cutoff Triggers Food Security Crisis

SNAP Benefits Crisis: 42 Million Americans Face Food Aid Cutoff ⚠️ Government Shutdown Crisis 42 Million Americans at Risk: SNAP Benefits Face Unprecedented Cutoff as Shutdown Drags On 📅 October 30, 2025

Govind Tekale

October 30, 2025

Dollar-shaped cereal pieces falling into a milk bowl with a spoon, symbolizing rising food costs and WIC funding crisis in the U.S.

Food & Drinks·News·Policy·USA

WIC Shutdown Puts 7 Million Families at Risk as $8 Billion Aid Hangs in Limbo

Dollar-shaped cereal falling into milk symbolizes the strain of food costs and federal shutdown uncertainty affecting WIC families. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0) WIC Funding Federal Shutdown Adds Uncertainty for WIC

Sunita Somvanshi

October 8, 2025

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo smiling while seated in a blue chair, wearing a black and white patterned blouse during what appears to be an interview or presentation at NIAID.

News·Politics·USA

RFK Jr. Fires NIH Whistleblower Dr. Marrazzo After Complaint About Vaccine Research Interference

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), approximately three weeks after she filed a whistleblower complaint. The termination

Karmactive Staff

October 5, 2025

Mountain lion (Puma concolor) from southern Colorado with tawny fur and characteristic facial features, mounted specimen at Garden of the Gods visitor center.

Conservation·Nature·News·Wildlife

Trump Administration Set to Remove Look-Alike Protections for 11 Species as Advocates Warn of ‘War on Biodiversity’

The Trump administration has proposed removing or revising Endangered Species Act protections for 11 animals that closely resemble threatened or endangered species. This change could affect pumas, butterflies, sturgeon, and turtles that

Govind Tekale

September 26, 2025

Donald Trump blurred in background with a conference placard reading “President United States” in focus, captured at an international session.

News·Policy·USA

Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee Gives Tech Giants 48 Hours to Adapt: ‘Train Americans’ Says Commerce Secretary

H-1B Fee Increase Calculator: Before vs After $215 Previous Fee $100,000 New Fee Company Impact Calculator Select a Company: Amazon (10,000+ H-1B workers)Microsoft (5,000+ H-1B workers)Tata Consultancy (4,000+ H-1B workers)Google (3,500+ H-1B

Karmactive Staff

September 20, 2025