The Trump administration is refusing to disclose details of federal agency staff reductions, defying a court order. Despite a judge's order to provide a list of 40 reduction-in-force actions across 17 agencies, the administration claims the information is privileged and plans to file a motion to dismiss the union's...
Vice President JD Vance is touring northeastern Pennsylvania to promote President Trump's new budget bill, which includes tax cuts and border security enhancements but also cuts to Medicaid and food stamps. The bill's passage, secured by Vance's tie-breaking vote, is touted by Republicans as fulfilling campaign promises. Democrats, however,...
Dallas Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons is entering training camp without a contract extension, though he expects to receive one. Parsons, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal worth $24 million, aims to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. While he's confident in his...
Chinese authorities are using new malware, Massistant, developed by Xiamen Meiya Pico, to extract data from seized phones. This Android software allows access to text messages, images, location data, and more. Researchers at Lookout discovered the tool, noting its widespread use in China. While it leaves detectable...
Israel launched significant airstrikes in Syria, targeting the Syrian military headquarters in Damascus and other locations in southern Syria. The strikes followed escalating violence between Druze and Bedouin tribes, and came after Israeli Defense Minister Katz demanded Syrian forces withdraw from Sweida. Israel claims its actions are to...
President Trump dismissed the Jeffrey Epstein inquiry as "boring," claiming only "bad people" are interested. However, he stated support for releasing credible files related to the case. This follows a surge in conspiracy theories among his Republican base alleging a cover-up involving elite figures associated with Epstein. The...
Nintendo and Sony's live-action Legend of Zelda film has cast its leads. Bo Bragason will portray Princess Zelda, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Link. The film, directed by Wes Ball, is slated for a May 7, 2027 release. Bragason is known for her roles in Three Girls...
Georgia's democracy is collapsing, shifting away from its pro-Western stance a decade ago. The US is responding with the Megobari Act, imposing sanctions on officials involved in corruption and election fraud. This bipartisan bill aims to counter growing influence from Russia, China, and Iran, as Georgia's ruling party,...
President Trump threatened "very severe" economic penalties against Russia if a Ukraine ceasefire isn't reached within 50 days. These penalties include a 100% tariff on Russian imports and "secondary tariffs" on countries trading with Russia. Trump hasn't explained the 50-day deadline, deflecting questions and blaming President Biden. ...
The US deported five convicted criminals, described as "barbaric" by the Department of Homeland Security, to Eswatini. These individuals, from various countries, had committed crimes ranging from child rape to murder. The deportation follows a Supreme Court ruling allowing deportations to third countries. Eswatini, a small African nation,...
