The BBC's election coverage on polling day is strictly regulated. Reporting on campaigning or local issues is prohibited until polls close at 22:00 BST. Exit polls are illegal to report. Coverage before the close is limited to factual details like voter turnout and weather. After 22:00,...
The U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration has halted $1 billion in federal grants for school mental health programs, citing violations of civil rights law. These grants, part of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, funded counselors and social workers in nearly every state. The administration...
A Texas federal judge, appointed by Donald Trump, ruled that the President illegally used the Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members. Judge Fernando Rodriguez determined Trump lacked the authority to detain or deport individuals under this 18th-century law, intended for wartime use. This...
The US House voted to overturn three federal waivers allowing California to set stricter vehicle emission standards than the federal government. These waivers permit California to mandate zero-emission vehicles by 2035 and stricter rules for heavy trucks. This action, using the Congressional Review Act, is opposed by nonpartisan...
Former cybersecurity official Chris Krebs, who refuted claims of election fraud, had his Global Entry expedited travel status revoked. This occurred three weeks after President Trump ordered an investigation into Krebs, alleging potential leaks of classified information. The White House hasn't commented on the revocation, which Krebs confirmed...
For 14 years, residents of Lowndes County, Alabama, a majority-Black area, have endured contaminated water and sewage due to failing infrastructure. A 2017 study revealed a high rate of hookworm infection. The Biden administration allocated $26 million to address this "environmental racism," but the Trump administration canceled the...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory over enemies as the ultimate goal of the war with Hamas, sparking controversy. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum countered, prioritizing the return of hostages. Einav Zangauker, mother of a hostage, vowed to oust Netanyahu. Finance Minister Smotrich faced similar...
The US Army is undergoing a major transformation initiative (ATI) to become a leaner, more lethal force. ATI focuses on delivering critical warfighting capabilities (long-range missiles, modernized UAS, AI integration), optimizing force structure (reducing staff, merging commands, streamlining aviation), and eliminating waste (cancelling obsolete programs and equipment). The...
President Trump brokered a US-Ukraine agreement establishing a reconstruction investment fund. This first-of-its-kind partnership will utilize 50% of royalties from Ukrainian natural resource projects for further investment and development, fostering long-term economic growth for both nations. The fund will be managed by a joint US-Ukraine board ensuring transparency and...
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is expected to leave the Trump administration soon, marking the first significant staff change since President Trump's second term began. His departure follows a series of incidents, including adding a journalist to a sensitive messaging group and losing influence within the White House. ...
