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The U.S. House of Representatives voted to make the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America permanent, a move initiated by former President Donald Trump. In a closely divided vote of 211-206, the House of Representatives approved legislation to permanently change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, a change initially proposed by former President Donald Trump. The bill, championed by Rep.

Witnesses Stephanie Turner and Payton McNabb faced shocking moments and political diversions during a heated DOGE subcommittee hearing on trans athletes in women’s sports. At a recent Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) subcommittee hearing titled ‘Unfair Play: Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,’ female athletes Stephanie Turner and Payton McNabb testified about their experiences with trans athletes in women’s sports. The hearing, held on May 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C., quickly descended into chaos with multiple confrontations and controversial statements.

Marco Rubio has transitioned from a presidential rival to a key player in Donald Trump’s administration, now juggling four significant roles. In an unexpected political development, Marco Rubio has solidified his position as a central figure in President Donald Trump’s administration, taking on an unprecedented four roles. Initially doubted for his America First credentials due to his hawkish foreign policy stance, Rubio has surprised many by becoming Trump’s go-to person. Rubio’s journey began with a unanimous Senate confirmation as Secretary of State, followed by taking charge of USAID, leading the National Archives in an acting capacity, and most recently, stepping into the role of acting national security advisor after Mike Waltz’s departure.

The Trump administration has escalated its pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions on its oil sector, targeting key players in the oil trade as nuclear talks continue. In a move aimed at increasing pressure on Iran, the Trump administration has introduced a fresh set of sanctions targeting the country’s oil exports. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has specifically named the Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group Co., Ltd., a ’teapot’ refinery, along with three port terminal operators in Shandong province, China, for their involvement in handling significant volumes of Iranian oil.

FBI Director Kash Patel has expressed grave concerns over a proposed $545 million budget cut, warning that it could severely hamper the bureau’s ability to fulfill its missions. During a recent testimony before the House Appropriations Committee, FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted the potential ramifications of the White House’s budget proposal, which aims to reduce government spending by $163 billion. Patel argued that implementing the cuts would force the FBI to revert to operational levels last seen in 2011, significantly undermining its capacity to address current security challenges.

President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive plan to overhaul the U.S. air traffic control system, criticizing the previous administration’s lack of progress. President Donald Trump has introduced a bold initiative aimed at modernizing the United States’ air traffic control system, emphasizing the need for a ‘state-of-the-art’ infrastructure to enhance safety and efficiency in air travel. The proposal, detailed by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, seeks to replace the current, outdated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) system, which Trump described as ‘ancient infrastructure buckling under the weight of more than a billion flying passengers a year.

Cameron Hamilton, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has been removed from his position amid President Donald Trump’s proposed overhaul of the agency. Just a day after expressing his opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposal to cut or eliminate FEMA, Cameron Hamilton was informed of his ouster by Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Troy Edgar and Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski. Hamilton, who had been leading FEMA since January and previously served as a hospital corpsman with SEAL Team 8 in the U.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sharply criticized West Point philosophy professor Graham Parsons following his resignation amid educational shifts influenced by the Trump administration. West Point philosophy professor Graham Parsons announced his resignation after a 13-year tenure, citing significant changes in the academy’s educational direction under the Trump administration. In response, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took to social media to voice his opinion, stating, “You will not be missed Professor Parsons.” Parsons expressed his concerns in a New York Times op-ed, mentioning that the academy was rapidly shifting away from its traditional educational principles.

USA Fencing chair Damien Lehfeldt faced intense scrutiny at a federal hearing regarding the organization’s transgender athlete policy. In a recent federal hearing titled ‘Unfair Play: Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,’ USA Fencing chair Damien Lehfeldt was grilled by Republican lawmakers over the organization’s policies on transgender athletes. The controversy escalated after fencer Stephanie Turner was disqualified for refusing to compete against a transgender opponent, sparking widespread debate and calls for leadership changes within USA Fencing.

President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Judge Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., and Ed Martin to a new role within the Department of Justice. In a significant move, President Donald Trump has appointed Judge Jeanine Pirro, a former Fox News host, as the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social, praising Pirro’s qualifications and past achievements.