Slovakia and Hungary strongly criticized the EU's plan to completely phase out Russian gas, nuclear, and oil imports by 2027, calling it "economic suicide." These eastern European nations, heavily reliant on Russian energy, fear significant economic repercussions and higher energy costs for consumers. The EU aims for full...
President Trump announced a comprehensive trade deal with the United Kingdom, his first since imposing tariffs that caused market turmoil. Details remain scarce, but the deal follows a period of heightened trade tensions and tariffs imposed on various countries. The agreement comes after a 90-day pause on some...
A federal judge is demanding more information from the Trump administration regarding the conditions under which approximately 200 Venezuelan immigrants are detained in El Salvador. These immigrants were deported in March under an 18th-century law, and the judge needs to determine if the U.S. maintains "constructive custody." The...
Pro-Palestinian student group, Columbia University Apartheid Divest, occupied Columbia University's main library, protesting the university's ties to Israel and what they call its profiting from 'imperialist violence'. The demonstration, involving over 100 participants, resulted in clashes with university officials and police. Acting president Claire Shipman condemned the protest,...
Donald Trump has nominated health influencer and author Casey Means as the new US Surgeon General, replacing his previous nominee, Janette Nesheiwat. Means, a Stanford-educated doctor, co-founded a glucose monitoring company and co-authored a book promoting a connection between metabolism and health. She supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s...
Six individuals in Frio County, Texas, including two city council members and a school board trustee, face felony indictments for alleged vote harvesting. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the charges, stemming from an investigation criticized by Latino rights activists as politically motivated. The indictments include charges of...
Chief Justice John Roberts made a rare public appearance at a fireside chat in Buffalo, NY, celebrating the U.S. District Court's 125th anniversary. He defended the Supreme Court's role, emphasizing judicial independence as crucial for interpreting the Constitution and striking down unconstitutional acts. Roberts reiterated his disapproval of...
A federal judge questioned the Justice Department about President Trump's claim to easily secure the return of deported migrants from a Salvadoran prison. The judge, considering a case involving the Alien Enemies Act, raised the possibility of the president's influence being overstated. Before deciding on returning the migrants,...
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to use military planes to deport Asian immigrants to Libya, despite a federal judge's injunction against deportations to third countries without due process. Lawyers representing the immigrants claim that detainees are being pressured to sign deportation papers without proper notice or opportunity to...
President Trump will announce his first trade agreement since imposing tariffs that shook stock markets. The announcement, teased on social media, will take place in the Oval Office at 10 a.m. ET. Details about the country involved and the agreement's specifics remain undisclosed. The deal follows Trump's...
