By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — The night was tightly controlled, heavily secured, and unfolding exactly as planned — until it wasn’t. The motorcade carrying Donald Trump departed the White House at 7:56 PM and arrived at the Washington Hilton at 8:00 PM after a brief four-minute ride through Washington, D.C., described as uneventful, with … Continue reading High-Security Event Breached: Shots Fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — Marco Rubio is signaling something far bigger than a routine diplomatic handshake — this is about control, leverage, and who owns the future of critical supply chains. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič and put a signature on what … Continue reading Secretary Marco Rubio Backs U.S.-EU Critical Minerals Strategy to Counter Global Concentration

By Tiffany Williams - Washington — Power, pressure, and a department in turmoil. The United States Senate has made its move, and now one of the most controversial and closely watched federal agencies has a new leader at the helm. Markwayne Mullin is now the ninth Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, stepping into … Continue reading Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin to Lead DHS in Turbulent Moment

By Tiffany Williams - Washington — The leadership of the Department of Homeland Security is undergoing a sudden shakeup after President Donald Trump announced he intends to nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to replace current Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trump said Noem will move to a new role as a special envoy tied … Continue reading Trump Announces DHS Shakeup, Nominates Markwayne Mullin to Replace Kristi Noem

By Tiffany Williams - As of 4 pm ET, March 2, six U.S. service members have been killed in action. U.S. forces recently recovered the remains of two previously unaccounted for service members from a facility that was struck during Iran's initial attacks in the region. Major combat operations continue. The identities of the fallen … Continue reading U.S. Military Confirms Six Killed in Action During Iran Conflict; Remains of Two Recovered

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday night delivered his first State of the Union address of his second term, returning to the U.S. Capitol to outline his administration’s priorities as Republicans head into a pivotal election year. The speech immediately drew sharp responses from Democratic governors in the Northeast, underscoring … Continue reading Blue-State Governors Pledge Stability as President Trump Outlines Second-Term Agenda

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON, D.C. — During his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump made sweeping claims about the economy, immigration, government funding, and foreign policy. NewsTalk New England reviewed several of the most significant factual statements. Below is a breakdown of what can be verified, … Continue reading FACT CHECK: Breaking Down Key Claims From President Trump’s State of the Union Address

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered a marathon State of the Union address Tuesday night that blended campaign-style bravado, economic boosterism, cultural grievance and emotional tributes into a nearly two-hour speech aimed squarely at voters in a volatile election year. The presidential motorcade departed the White House at 8:33 p.m. and … Continue reading Trump’s Marathon Address Blends Economic Boasts, Border Policy and Campaign Themes

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told lawmakers during his 2026 State of the Union address, “Democrats in this chamber have cut off all funding for the Department of Homeland Security. They have closed the agency responsible for protecting Americans from terrorists and murderers. Tonight, I am demanding the full and immediate … Continue reading State of the Union: President Calls for Immediate Restoration of Homeland Security Funds

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — In his 2026 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump declared, “The Revolution that began in 1776 has not ended—it still continues, because the flame of Liberty and Independence still burns in the hearts of every American Patriot.” The American Revolution did begin in 1776, with the adoption … Continue reading Fact-Check: Trump’s Revolutionary Rhetoric Is Metaphorical, Not Literal

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told Congress during the 2026 State of the Union, “Last month, I signed an Executive Order to ban large Wall Street investment firms from buying up, in the thousands, single-family homes. And now I am asking Congress to make that ban permanent, because homes are for … Continue reading State of the Union: Trump Calls for Permanent Restrictions on Institutional Home Purchases

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump said, “Moving forward, factories, jobs, investment, and trillions of dollars will continue pouring into the United States of America—because we finally have a president who puts America First.” Independent analysis of U.S. economic data paints a more mixed picture … Continue reading Fact-Checkers: Jobs Added in 2025 Fall Short of Trump’s State of the Union Claims

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — In his 2026 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump claimed, “When it comes to the corruption that is plundering America, there has been no more stunning example than Minnesota—where members of the Somali community have pillaged an estimated $19 billion dollars from the American taxpayer.” Independent assessments … Continue reading State of the Union Controversy: Experts Question Trump’s Somali Community Fraud Allegation

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump stated, “From 1776 to today, every generation of Americans has stepped forward to defend life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for the next. Now, it is our turn. Together, we are building a nation where every child has … Continue reading Trump Invokes Declaration of Independence in State of the Union; Fact-Checkers Highlight Aspirational Tone

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump declared, “Tonight, after just one year, I can say with dignity and pride that we have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before, and a turnaround for the ages. We will never go back to where … Continue reading Trump Claims Historic Transformation in State of the Union — Data Shows Mixed Results

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — During the State of the Union address, President Donald Trump declared, “Iam also ending the wildly inflated cost of prescription drugs. Other presidents tried to do it, but they never could. They were all talk and no action. I got it done.” The claim puts a sweeping exclamation point … Continue reading Fact Check: Trump’s State of the Union Claim on Prescription Drug Costs

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department held a briefing Wednesday to discuss outcomes from the Critical Minerals Ministerial, where Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Caleb Orr outlined efforts to secure resilient supply chains for minerals vital to technology and national security. The ministerial, held February 4 … Continue reading Washington Meeting Advances Global Cooperation on Lithium, Copper, and Rare Earths

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met Wednesday with Željko Komšić, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to reaffirm U.S. support for the country’s political stability and economic prosperity. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed advancing shared economic priorities, including the Southern Interconnection gas pipeline project. … Continue reading U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Meets Bosnia’s Presidency Chair to Reinforce Political and Economic Ties

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Fils-Aimé to reaffirm U.S. support for Haiti’s stability and security. Rubio emphasized the importance of Fils-Aimé’s continued tenure to combat terrorist gangs and stabilize the island. He said the current violence can only be stopped with consistent, strong … Continue reading Rubio Reaffirms U.S. Support for Haiti Amid Gang Violence

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio on Friday to advance U.S.-Colombia priorities, including commercial ties, regional security, and counternarcotics efforts. The conversation focused on strengthening cooperation across multiple fronts, highlighting shared goals in trade and security. Both officials emphasized the importance of … Continue reading U.S., Colombia Officials Advance Cooperation Ahead of February Presidential Meeting

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON DC— Massachusetts will receive an estimated $92.8 million in Congressionally Directed Spending in the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget, funding 93 community projects across the state, U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren and a coalition of Massachusetts representatives announced Thursday. The projects target critical infrastructure, energy and water … Continue reading Massachusetts Secures $92.8 Million in Federal Funding for Community Projects

By Tiffany Williams - Washington DC— U.S. Senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren announced $30,774,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for Massachusetts through the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations cycle, funding 28 infrastructure, justice, science, environmental, and rural development projects across the state. “I’m proud to have secured over $30 million in funding this year for projects … Continue reading Markey, Warren Announce $30.8M in FY 2026 Federal Funding for Massachusetts Infrastructure, Climate, and Justice Projects

By Tiffany Williams - The United States didn’t knock. It kicked the door down. Before dawn on Saturday, America crossed a line it hasn’t touched in more than three decades — grabbing a sitting foreign leader, hauling him out of his own country and flying him straight to New York to face criminal charges. President … Continue reading United States Captures Venezuela’s President in Unprecedented Military Operation

By Tiffany Williams - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blew up Washington on Friday night, announcing she’s quitting Congress in January after a spectacular flame-out with the man who once boosted her into MAGA stardom — President Donald Trump. Greene dropped the bomb in a more than 10-minute video online, saying she’s “always been despised in … Continue reading Greene Resigns From Congress as Trump Rift Explodes — Hours After President Praises Mayor-Elect Mamdani