President Trump, when questioned about his administration's refusal to comply with a Supreme Court ruling regarding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, responded "I don't know" when asked if it's his duty to uphold the Constitution. This response has drawn criticism, with some Republicans remaining silent while others offer...
A North Carolina judge's attempt to overturn a state Supreme Court election result was blocked by a federal judge. Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin challenged over 60,000 ballots, attempting to disqualify voters who followed all election laws. This was deemed a violation of constitutional rights by Federal Judge Richard...
A declassified intelligence memo contradicts President Trump's claims that Venezuela's government directly controls the Tren de Aragua gang. The memo, released following a Freedom of Information Act request, states that while Venezuela's permissive environment enables the gang's operations, the Maduro regime doesn't orchestrate its U.S. activities. This contradicts...
The Senate confirmed Frank Bisignano as the new Social Security Administration commissioner in a 53-47 party-line vote. Bisignano, a Trump donor and former tech CEO, faces immediate challenges, including proposed restructuring and mass layoffs at the agency. Critics, including Democrats and disability advocates, express concerns about his alleged ties...
Following his recent election victory, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Despite Trump's past hostile rhetoric and trade war against Canada, the meeting had an amicable tone. Trump praised Carney's political comeback and expressed a desire for friendship, though he...
Senator John Fetterman dismissed concerns raised in a letter by his former chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, regarding his mental health following a stroke. Jentleson expressed worries about Fetterman's adherence to his recovery plan and cited concerning behaviors. Fetterman called the letter and subsequent New York Magazine article a...
President Trump teased a major announcement during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, describing it as "one of the most important announcements" in years. He offered no details about the subject, only stating it would be positive and made before his Middle East trip, sometime between Thursday...
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier officially appointed Chancellor Friedrich Merz's new cabinet on May 6, 2025. The 17 ministers, including Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil (SPD) and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU), held their first meeting. Notable appointees include Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD), who retains his post, and Interior...
President Trump is employing outdated wartime laws, like the Alien Enemies Act and Insurrection Act, to circumvent legal challenges and expedite migrant deportations. He's declared a border emergency, enabling the potential use of the military and labeling migrants as "enemy combatants." This tactic allows for quicker, unreviewable deportations, potentially...
Reuters reports that during Trump's second term, US military flights carrying weapons to Ukraine were halted for several days due to a verbal order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The order, originating from Hegseth's office, wasn't known to other top national security officials, including President Trump. While the White...
