Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, arrested by ICE two weeks ago after a citizenship interview, was released from detention on Wednesday. A federal judge in Vermont ruled his detention was harmful and possibly retaliatory for his protected speech, citing letters of support and noting he is charged with no...
Mali's military leader, Gen. Assimi Goïta, has secured support to become president until 2030, following a regime-organized national conference boycotted by the opposition. This move, seen as a legitimization of his power grab, follows his 2021 coup and broken promise of elections. The decision has drawn criticism from...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker delivered a fiery speech in New Hampshire, implicitly launching his 2028 presidential bid. He criticized fellow Democrats for their "simpering timidity" in confronting Trump, drawing comparisons to the rise of Nazism. Pritzker, a major Democratic donor, is actively engaging with other governors and activists, urging...
President Trump acknowledged the possibility of securing the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador, but refused to act. This contradicts prior administration claims of inability to repatriate Abrego Garcia due to Salvadoran custody. Trump stated he would facilitate Abrego Garcia's return...
The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a conservative Christian legal group, is increasingly influential in Supreme Court cases. Recently, they represented a charter school seeking government funding and previously fought against abortion pill access (unsuccessfully), secured religious exemptions for businesses regarding contraception (Hobby Lobby), and defended individuals refusing service to...
Marking Donald Trump's 100th day in office, a news organization highlights its commitment to fearless, fact-based journalism. They emphasize their continued dedication to truth-seeking and request reader support to maintain their vital work during this critical period in national history. The organization expresses gratitude for past contributions and...
The Supreme Court hears a case challenging Oklahoma's approval of the first religious public charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. The case pits the Establishment Clause (prohibiting state endorsement of religion) against the Free Exercise Clause (outlawing religious discrimination). Supporters argue allowing the school doesn't...
A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll reveals sharply divided opinions on President Trump's first 100 days in office. His 39% approval rating is the lowest at this point for any president since 1945. One-word descriptions ranged from highly positive ('excellent,' 'great') to extremely negative ('disaster,' 'horrible'), reflecting a...
President Trump's first 100 days have been marked by a slowing U.S. economy, contradicting his promise of a 'golden age'. Economic growth is slowing, the stock market has dropped significantly, and consumer confidence is at its lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic. This downturn is partly attributed to Trump's...
Donald Trump celebrated his 100th day in office with a rally in Michigan, attacking "communist radical left judges" and warning that "nothing will stop me." He showcased a video of Venezuelan immigrants deported to El Salvador, to the approval of the crowd. Trump claimed his administration achieved the...
