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Tufts University doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national, was released from ICE custody after a Vermont judge ordered her release on bail. Ozturk was detained in March following the revocation of her visa, al…
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order halting widespread federal government layoffs planned by the Trump administration. The order, lasting at least 14 days, prevents agencies from issuing reduction-in-for…
Columbia University students protested Israel's actions in Gaza, leading to arrests, including Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard's daughter, Ramona Sarsgaard. Dozens were arrested for trespassing after occupying a li…
A joint operation between federal immigration officials and the Tennessee Highway Patrol in Nashville resulted in the detention of over 100 immigrants. The operation, part of a broader national effort to increase deporta…
Kyiv hosted a meeting of global leaders, including the UK Prime Minister, pushing for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The coalition, dubbed the "coalition of the willing," threatened "mas…
Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, known for her staunch loyalty to Donald Trump, has been nominated as the interim federal prosecutor for Washington D.C. Pirro's lack of recent government legal experience and history o…
India has declared that future terrorist attacks will be considered acts of war, prompting a strong warning to Pakistan. This decision, endorsed by PM Modi and top military officials, follows the successful anti-terror o…
A federal judge in California issued a 14-day temporary restraining order halting the Trump administration's large-scale government restructuring plan. Judge Susan Illston sided with unions and other plaintiffs who argue…
South Korea's People Power Party (PPP) faced internal turmoil, briefly replacing its presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo before reversing the decision. The attempt to replace Kim, …
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is facing online ridicule after two separate interviews. In an Al Arabiya interview, he repeatedly claimed poor audio quality when pressed for evidence regarding Indian airstrikes…
President Trump's planned dinner with major investors in his "$TRUMP" memecoin has raised eyebrows. The coin's value surged 50% after the announcement, benefiting Trump and associates who own 80% of the supply. White Hou…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced she won't challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in the 2026 midterm elections. Greene cited disagreements with the Republican establishment, claiming they prioritize moderate candi…
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the EU's proposed ban on Russian energy, threatening a veto if unanimous approval is needed. He argued the ban would cause instability and technological issues, claiming sanct…
This week's political news includes Senator Thom Tillis rejecting Trump's nominee, a surprising show of strength from House Republican moderates against spending cuts, Brian Kemp's decision against running for Senate, co…
On the 53rd anniversary of the Sabena Flight 571 hijacking, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a participant in the 1972 rescue operation, observed IDF ground force drills. Netanyahu recounted his experience, emp…
The Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, ordered a review of all military library books addressing racism and sexism. A memo deemed such books as promoting 'divisive concepts and gender ideology,' incompatible…
President Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer and former surgeon, as the next U.S. surgeon general. Means, who advocates for functional medicine and has expressed vaccine skepticism, rose to prominence…
President Trump congratulated the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, expressing great excitement. However, some within the MAGA movement reacted negatively, with figures like Laura Loomer characterizing…
Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated the 80th anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany with a military parade showcasing Russian-made drones and highlighting international support for his war in Ukraine. Th…
Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro has been appointed as the acting U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., by President Trump. This appointment marks the 23rd instance of a Fox News personality receiving a high-ranking posi…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatened Russia with intensified sanctions if it rejects a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Merz, speaking to Bild newspaper, stated that continued refusal would lead to harsher sa…
The Pentagon has ordered a review of all military library books addressing diversity, anti-racism, or gender issues by May 21st. This directive, signed by Timothy Dill, follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's campaign t…
The Pentagon is reinstating a ban on transgender troops, giving active-duty personnel until June 6th and National Guard/Reserve troops until July 7th to voluntarily leave. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order follows a…
A California judge issued a temporary restraining order halting the Trump administration's federal workforce downsizing. The order, in response to a lawsuit from labor unions and cities, prevents numerous agencies from i…
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to cut its workforce by 15%, sparking concerns about potential impacts on veteran healthcare. While VA Secretary Doug Collins insists frontline healthcare will not be affecte…