Current Events

By PVAL News For millions of Americans, filling up the gas tank has once again become a financial burden. Gasoline prices have climbed sharply in 2026, with the national average reaching roughly $4.20 per gallon in early September. Over Labor Day weekend, the national average reached approximately $4.14 per gallon-setting a record for the holiday…

By PVAL News A New Battle Over the 2026 Elections A fight over mail-in voting is quickly becoming one of the most important election-law battles ahead of the 2026 midterms. At stake is not only how millions of Americans may cast their ballots, but also how far presidential power can reach into the rules that…

By PVAL News The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the B-1 and B-2 visas of as many as 200,000 foreign nationals who have applied for, or are currently seeking, asylum in the United States. The visas reportedly cover individuals who received business or tourism visas between 2016 and 2026. If implemented at that scale,…

By PVAL News The United States and Canada have entered a new and increasingly tense phase of their trade dispute, with fresh tariffs raising questions for businesses, consumers and cross-border trade. On August 22, 2026, the Trump administration put new 50% tariffs into effect on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after trade negotiations…

By PVAL News August 21, 2026 President Donald Trump is intensifying economic pressure on Iran as the U.S.-Iran war approaches its six-month mark. The administration is preparing what Trump has called an “economic D-Day,” a new round of tougher measures designed to increase pressure on Tehran. The move marks a stronger shift toward economic pressure…

By PVAL News August 15, 2026 The White House is preparing for a major change in its communications operation. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to leave her position at the end of August, ending her tenure as one of President Donald Trump’s most visible defenders. Trump announced her departure on August 12, saying she…

By PVAL News August 11, 2026 President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order directing federal agencies to review and revise the way childhood vaccination recommendations are developed and communicated in the United States, according to the administration. The order, signed Monday, August 10, calls for a reduction in the number of vaccines routinely…

By PVAL News The vote followed weeks of debate over Blanche’s legal background, his past work for President Trump, and whether he could lead the Justice Department independently. The U.S. Senate has narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as the next Attorney General of the United States, giving President Donald Trump a significant victory and placing a…

By Charmaine | PVAL News President Donald Trump has renewed his effort to restrict birthright citizenship, signing new executive orders just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his earlier attempt to significantly limit the constitutional right. The move has reignited one of the nation’s most consequential debates over immigration, presidential power, and the meaning…

On August 6, 2026, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 8-5 along party lines to approve a resolution holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions under subpoena. The vote was a committee action, not a criminal conviction or a vote by the full Senate. Fauci, who…