Germany's government has denied reports that Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared a national emergency to tighten border controls. A spokesperson refuted claims that Article 72 of the EU Treaty was invoked, clarifying that no such emergency has been declared. While Interior Minister Dobrindt announced stricter border controls and increased...
FEMA's acting administrator, Cameron Hamilton, was abruptly replaced by David Richardson, a DHS official, a day after testifying against proposed FEMA dismantling. Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, voiced concerns about FEMA's efficiency and disagreed with proposals to eliminate the agency. President Trump, who has criticized FEMA's performance, recently...
Newly elected American Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost, may face White House friction due to past social media activity. An X account, potentially linked to Prevost, reposted articles critical of Vice President JD Vance and President Trump's immigration policies, including the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The posts...
Acting FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton was fired Thursday, a day after testifying before Congress against disbanding the agency. His testimony contradicted President Trump's and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's suggestions to downsize or eliminate FEMA. Hamilton stated that disbanding FEMA would not be in the best interest of...
President Trump appointed Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., replacing Ed Martin Jr., whose nomination was withdrawn due to lack of Senate support. Pirro, a former prosecutor and judge with extensive experience, will temporarily lead the nation's largest U.S. Attorney's office. Trump...
Russia will restrict internet access in several regions, including Moscow, during its May 9 Victory Day celebrations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov cited "dangerous neighbors" as the reason. Restrictions, already in place in some areas, coincide with intensified Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Moscow and a rejected ceasefire proposal. ...
President Trump is proposing a tax increase on Americans earning over $2.5 million annually, to nearly 40%, to fund broader tax cuts and protect Medicaid. This breaks with traditional Republican policy and has drawn criticism from conservative groups. The proposal is part of a larger fiscal package aiming to...
President Trump announced Judge Jeanine Pirro as the interim US attorney for Washington, DC, replacing Ed Martin whose nomination faced Republican opposition. Pirro, a Fox News host and Trump ally, received immediate GOP support. Martin will now lead Trump's "Weaponization Working Group." Pirro's appointment follows controversies surrounding Martin's past...
A federal court ruled that Alabama intentionally discriminated by refusing to create a second majority-Black congressional district, despite previous court orders. The court found Alabama's actions violated the Voting Rights Act and will consider imposing preclearance requirements on future congressional maps. This decision follows a long legal battle...
Donald Trump's second nominee for Surgeon General, wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means, faces immediate backlash. Means lacks a medical license and is an anti-vaxxer promoting spirituality in health. Critics, including Laura Loomer and Nicole Shanahan, question her qualifications and allege deception in the selection process. Trump, while...
