Mike Pence, former Vice President under Donald Trump, will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. The award recognizes Pence's refusal to overturn the 2020 election results despite pressure from Trump and his supporters. This action, taken during the January 6th Capitol riot, involved defying Trump's...
In a recent NBC interview, President Trump expressed uncertainty about whether due process applies equally to all citizens, regardless of immigration status. He downplayed the likelihood of military intervention to annex Canada, while maintaining his agenda despite facing increasing public opposition. Trump also dismissed recession forecasts, attributing economic downturns...
President Trump reiterated his desire to make Canada the 51st US state, citing the $200 billion annual US subsidy to Canada. He stated that military intervention is unlikely for Canada, unlike Greenland, which he considers crucial for national security. Trump believes Canada's economic reliance on the US makes annexation...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected a proposal by former U.S. President Donald Trump to send American troops into Mexico to combat drug trafficking. Sheinbaum stated that sovereignty is not for sale and emphasized the need for cooperation within respective territories. Trump's administration, however, insists on a stronger role...
President Trump, in a recent interview, attributed the US economy's positive aspects to his policies and the negative aspects to President Biden's. Despite a CNN poll showing significant public pessimism about the economy and concerns about a recession, Trump claimed credit for lowering costs while implementing tariffs. He...
In a recent interview, President Trump dismissed the possibility of a third term, despite past suggestions. He instead mentioned Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential successors. While praising both men, Trump acknowledged a VP's inherent advantage in a presidential race. This...
Elon Musk's SpaceX secured approval to establish "Starbase," a new city in South Texas, with a 212-6 vote. The move, celebrated by Musk, allows SpaceX to potentially increase launches from 5 to 25 annually. However, critics express concern over Musk's increased control, particularly regarding potential closure of Boca...
Romania's rerun presidential election is a tight race between hard-right candidate George Simion and establishment figures, with results closely watched internationally. Simion, who gained support from the Romanian diaspora, currently leads, though the final outcome depends on uncounted overseas ballots. The election was re-run after allegations of illegal...
NPR and PBS heads are fighting back against the Trump administration's attempt to cut their taxpayer funding. An executive order aims to block funding, citing an outdated model of government-funded news and claims of bias. Both organizations are exploring legal options, warning of devastating consequences, especially for smaller...
President Trump expressed openness to lowering tariffs on Chinese imports, citing current high levies as a major obstacle to trade between the US and China. Tariffs as high as 145% on Chinese goods and 125% on American goods have been implemented by both countries, negatively impacting markets and potentially...
