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White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller's suggestion that the Trump administration could unilaterally suspend habeas corpus has sparked alarm among legal experts and Democrats. This fundamental right allows deta…
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused Russian intelligence services of orchestrating a massive arson attack at Warsaw's Marywilska shopping centre in May 2024, resulting in the destruction of 1,400 businesses. …
California surpassed Japan as the world's fourth-largest economy in 2024, despite facing unprecedented challenges. While tourism booms and the state's population grew for the second consecutive year, wildfires, immigrati…
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest outside a New Jersey immigration detention center sparked a clash between federal agents and three Democratic congressmembers. The congressmembers, conducting oversight, allege the agents…
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to overhaul the immigration system, described as 'broken'. Key changes include stricter English language tests for all visa applicants and their adult dependents, a 10-y…
Fifteen states, led by Washington and California, are suing the Trump administration for declaring a national energy emergency in January. The lawsuit, filed in a Washington state court, argues the declaration was a pret…
Rep. Jasmine Crockett revealed that Democratic donors are prioritizing a white male candidate for the 2028 presidential race, citing past losses with female candidates Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris. Crockett stated d…
High tariffs imposed on Chinese imports have caused a significant drop in cargo volume at US West Coast ports, resulting in job losses for dockworkers and truckers. Commerce Secretary Lutnick urged optimism, citing the p…
Three Democratic lawmakers are accusing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of intimidation after a tense encounter at a New Jersey ICE facility. Following the detention of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a DHS spokespers…
House Republicans propose selling nearly half a million acres of federal land in Nevada and Utah, aiming to generate revenue and address growth pressures in Western cities. The plan, part of a larger tax cut package, has…
Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office, was abruptly fired by the Trump administration. This follows the recent termination of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. Perlmutter's …
The Trump administration's dismantling of US global media agencies, including Voice of America (VOA), has sparked widespread concern. Experts warn this will create a vacuum for promoting democracy and embolden authoritar…
Donald Trump appointed Judge Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. This follows Pirro's long-standing relationship with Trump, including previous attempts to secure her in high-ranking posi…
Donald Trump's second term has seen new avenues for funding his business empire, including Trump Media & Technology Group, World Liberty Financial, and the $TRUMP meme coin. These ventures, operating with minimal regulat…
Amidst heightened India-Pakistan tensions following a Pahalgam terrorist attack, Prime Minister Modi assured US Vice President JD Vance of a strong, devastating response to any further Pakistani aggression. Despite Vance…
SNL's Weekend Update featured jokes about the new Cardinal, Robert Francis Prevost's Chicago upbringing, and AI-generated images of Trump as the Pope. Colin Jost and Michael Che also targeted Trump's proposed tariffs on …
A group of Quakers embarked on a 300-mile march from New York City to Washington D.C. to protest the Trump administration's strict immigration policies. This action reflects a long history of Quaker activism for social j…
Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk, detained for over six weeks after co-authoring an op-ed criticizing the university's response to the Gaza conflict, has been released. A US judge ordered her release, citing a…
The Trump administration is considering suspending habeas corpus, a legal principle ensuring individuals can challenge their detention in court. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller frames it as a "privilege"…
Federal employee unions are facing unprecedented attacks under the Trump administration. Mass layoffs at the FDA occurred without the required advance notice, and an executive order stripped collective bargaining rights …
During February and subsequent White House meetings, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump displayed strong alignment on issues such as designating Houthi militants as terrorists and preventing Ir…
Senator Susan Collins's decision on whether to seek reelection in Maine is creating uncertainty for both Democrats and Republicans. While Collins hints at running, her potential absence would significantly boost Democrat…
A Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crash in February 2024 killed five Marines, including Alec Langen. An investigation revealed no mechanical failure, but cited deteriorating weather conditions and questiona…
Following a ceasefire agreement, Pakistan violated it within hours, leading to explosions in Srinagar and other areas. Pakistani drones were detected and neutralized in Udhampur and Kutch. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor crit…
Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Trump's special envoy to Russia, relied on Kremlin translators during meetings with Vladimir Putin, raising concerns among U.S. officials. Witkoff, who doesn't speak Russian, bypassed standa…