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The House Natural Resources Committee approved an amendment allowing the sale of roughly 10,000 acres of federal land in Nevada and Utah. The proposed sales, primarily targeting affordable housing development near Las Ve…
The Trump administration plans to cut $26 million in National Park Service grants, impacting programs like "Scientists in Parks." An internal document reveals dozens of grants, many focused on climate change mitigation, …
US President Trump's surprise announcement of a potential 100% tariff on foreign-produced movies has sent shockwaves through the global film industry. The UK, home to major studios, faces significant impact. Industry rep…
Voice of America (VOA), after being dismantled by President Trump, may be revived using content from One America News (OAN), a far-right network known for promoting Trump's election lies. Kari Lake, a Trump appointee, an…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's confirmation was delayed, causing political damage and highlighting Germany's weak leadership in Europe. His election, following a coalition deal, faced unprecedented setbacks in the Bu…
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) announced his 2026 Senate bid, joining a growing field of Democrats vying for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. Krishnamoorthi, a five-term congressman, highlights his r…
Rwanda is reportedly in preliminary discussions with the Trump administration about a potential agreement to accept US migrants. This echoes a failed British plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, costing over $955 mil…
President Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, rejecting calls to reduce tariffs on Canadian goods. Trump reiterated his unsubstantiated claim that the US subsidizes Canada by $200 billion annually. Carney…
President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland, even suggesting the use of military force if necessary, despite Greenland's and Denmark's strong rejections. He cited national security and Greenland's reso…
San Antonio voters opted for non-City Council candidates in the mayoral race, choosing Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos for a runoff election. This marks a departure from the city's two-decade trend of electing counci…
President Trump's removal of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz adds to the turmoil within his national security team, which has faced scrutiny over Signal app usage and leadership questions. This shake-up comes amidst…
Tensions between the US and Germany are escalating. US officials, including Senator Marco Rubio, criticized Germany's new coalition government, accusing it of undermining the international order and neglecting Ukraine. T…
Australia's election night is underway, with mixed reactions from various parties. Treasurer Jim Chalmers credits Albanese's campaign, cost of living measures, and the impact of US politics for Labor's improved standing.…
The EPA announced the redistribution of scientists from its independent research office to other divisions. Administrator Lee Zeldin stated this "shift in scientific expertise" prioritizes "mission-essential" tasks. This…
Brazil's Social Security Minister, Carlos Lupi, resigned amid a massive $1.1 billion pension fraud scandal. Police allege unauthorized deductions from millions of pensioners' payments were funneled to associations and un…
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court to grant Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to Social Security Administration data. Lower courts blocked DOGE's access, citing concerns ab…
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and President Trump's border czar, Thomas Homan, clashed over a memo advising state workers on interactions with federal immigration agents. Homan's comments were interpreted as threats of a…
Over 87 AmeriCorps volunteers in Alaska had their service abruptly canceled due to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency dismantling the program and terminating $400 million in grants. This impacts various comm…
The Department of Justice sued Colorado and Denver for allegedly hindering federal immigration enforcement, claiming their 'sanctuary laws' violate the U.S. Constitution. The lawsuit alleges these policies allowed a Vene…
Maine has reached an agreement with the Trump administration, restoring approximately $3 million in federal funding for school children. The funding, initially frozen by the Agriculture Department, supports school food p…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance criticized Germany's designation of the far-right AfD party as extremist, calling it 'tyranny in disguise'. They argue the move suppresses opposition and harm…
The family of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot and killed during the January 6th Capitol riot, has reached a preliminary settlement with the Trump administration in their wrongful death lawsuit. The terms of the settlement, w…
Prince Harry expressed his desire for reconciliation with his family, particularly his father King Charles III, who is battling cancer. Harry cited the ongoing security dispute as the last major rift, criticizing the Kin…
Harvard University students rallied in support of the administration's stance against the Trump administration's demands, which included funding cuts and policy changes impacting academic freedoms. Harvard initially reje…
Australia's upcoming election sees opposition Liberal candidates actively campaigning on Chinese social media platforms like WeChat and RedNote, aiming to regain support from Chinese Australian voters. This follows the L…