Approximately 30 pro-Palestinian activists, part of the group SUPER UW, were arrested at the University of Washington after occupying and damaging the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building. The group, protesting the university's ties to Boeing, renamed the building and issued a manifesto demanding Boeing's removal from campus. Following a protest...
President Trump's nominee for US attorney for Washington, DC, Ed Martin, faces increasing challenges to his confirmation. Key Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced his opposition, citing Martin's past comments on the January 6th Capitol riot. This opposition, coupled with concerns from other GOP senators, jeopardizes Martin's nomination, which...
Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) voted with Republicans to repeal California's 2035 electric vehicle mandate, despite his support for climate action. He cited the high cost of electric vehicles and concerns from his working-class constituents as reasons for his vote. Correa acknowledged giving President Trump a victory but prioritized...
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he will not support Ed Martin's nomination as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, effectively blocking his confirmation. Martin, a "Stop the Steal" organizer with ties to January 6th defendants, lacks prosecutorial experience and his interim tenure saw the firing and demotion of...
A US judge ordered the Trump administration to admit approximately 12,000 refugees into the United States, rejecting the administration's narrower interpretation of a court ruling. The ruling stems from a lawsuit challenging President Trump's 2020 executive order suspending the refugee admissions program. The judge stated the administration's interpretation was...
Congress is working on President Trump's proposed bill, encompassing tax cuts, spending reductions, and increased border security funding. While some committees have completed their portions, others, including key tax and commerce committees, are still in progress. The bill includes significant funding for border wall construction, increased border patrol,...
President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met at the White House amid a trade war. Trump, prior to the meeting, publicly downplayed Canada's importance to US trade. Carney, who campaigned on an anti-Trump platform, aims to secure the best possible deal for Canada. High tariffs remain...
President Trump gave Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney a frosty White House welcome, claiming the U.S. doesn't need anything from Canada and questioning why the U.S. subsidizes Canada by $200 billion annually. Trump's assertion contradicts economic data showing significant U.S. reliance on Canadian oil and other goods. Carney, elected...
Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced his opposition to President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin. Tillis cited Martin's handling of January 6th riot cases as the reason for his rejection. This opposition likely prevents Martin's confirmation, as it jeopardizes the nomination's advancement through...
Friedrich Merz, Germany's new chancellor, faced an unexpected challenge before entering politics: a surprise parachute jump at a French Foreign Legion event in Corsica. This anecdote highlights his willingness to take risks. His recent political 'rough landing', requiring two rounds of parliamentary voting to secure the chancellorship, has...
