President Trump issued an executive order to accelerate deep-sea mining, aiming to secure critical minerals and counter China's influence. This move prioritizes U.S. companies' access to minerals like nickel and copper from the seabed, both within and beyond U.S. waters. The order bypasses international regulations currently under development...
Harvard University sued the Trump administration after it froze $2.2 billion in federal research funding, alleging the administration violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) by imposing funding conditions without proper process. Harvard argues the administration's actions, aimed at combating antisemitism on campus, were arbitrary and disregarded established procedures. The...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu belatedly offered condolences on the death of Pope Francis. The delayed statement, posted on X, highlights strained relations between the two, stemming from the Pope's vocal criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza and his repeated calls for a ceasefire. The statement, notably absent...
The Supreme Court heard a case Tuesday concerning parents' rights to object to school materials based on religious beliefs. The case focuses on children's books with LGBTQ+ themes, such as "Pride Puppy" and "Uncle Bobby's Wedding." The ruling could significantly impact schools nationwide, granting parents greater control over...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly threatened to polygraph top military officers after media reports surfaced about a planned briefing for Elon Musk on China. Hegseth, angered by the leaks, allegedly yelled at Adm. Christopher Grady and Lt. Gen. Doug Sims, threatening to subject them to polygraph tests. The...
A new AP-NORC poll reveals that 46% of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of immigration, exceeding his approval rating on the economy. While his approach is divisive, fewer believe he's overstepped on immigration compared to other issues. However, about half feel he's gone too far on deportations....
Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly threatened Acting Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Admiral Christopher Grady with a polygraph test during an investigation into a leak about a briefing for Elon Musk on China. This incident follows other controversies surrounding Hegseth, including sharing classified information via Signal and setting up...
Amidst ongoing attacks in Ukraine, including a drone strike that killed three civilians in Pavlohrad, President Trump reiterated his stance that Crimea should remain with Russia. He accused Ukrainian President Zelenskyy of prolonging the war by refusing negotiations. Trump's envoy met with Putin in Moscow, furthering peace efforts,...
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Pope Francis' funeral, scheduled for Saturday, will be a simple ceremony with seating arrangements carefully planned to avoid diplomatic tensions. The 170 international delegations will be seated alphabetically (French), preventing potentially awkward pairings like US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. However, informal meetings between leaders, including Trump...
