US Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Francis in the Vatican on Easter Sunday, days before the Pope's death. Vance, a Catholic convert, presented the Pope with gifts and offered prayers. The meeting, while seemingly personal, held political undertones given Vance's past stances contrasting with the Pope's...
The Trump administration is launching an unprecedented assault on Harvard University, revoking $2.2 billion in federal research funding and threatening further actions. This attack is part of a broader strategy to target elite universities and progressive institutions deemed enemies of the president. The administration's demands include government-approved audits for...
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele proposed a prisoner exchange with Venezuela: 252 Venezuelan deportees from the US held in El Salvador for 252 Venezuelan political prisoners. Venezuela's chief prosecutor called the proposal cynical and accused El Salvador of human rights violations. The proposed exchange includes US, German, and...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism for discussing an imminent Yemen attack in a Signal group chat including his wife and brother. President Trump defended Hegseth, stating he's doing a great job. Hegseth blamed disgruntled former employees and the media for "anonymous smears." The Pentagon's inspector general is...
A leaked 16-page draft executive order proposes drastic restructuring of the US State Department, potentially eliminating numerous positions and departments, slashing operations in Canada and sub-Saharan Africa, and altering the foreign service exam to favor those aligned with Trump's 'MAGA' agenda. Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed the report...
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed President Trump's strong support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following reports of Hegseth sharing sensitive military information in a private Signal group chat. Hegseth attributed the leak to disgruntled former employees. Meanwhile, the Trump administration plans to cut an additional $1...
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting pressure to resign following revelations of sharing sensitive information about Yemen military strikes via Signal chat with family members. President Trump continues to support Hegseth, while Democrats call for his resignation. The incidents have caused turmoil at the Pentagon, with a...
Four House Democrats traveled to El Salvador to advocate for the release of Kilmar Ábrego García, deported despite a court order protecting him. The delegation, including Representatives Ansari, Dexter, Frost, and Garcia, will meet with US embassy officials and seek a meeting with Ábrego García, who was deported due...
President and First Lady Trump hosted the White House Easter Egg Roll, welcoming 40,000 attendees. Despite a potential for rain, children enjoyed egg rolling, hunts, and activities celebrating America's upcoming 250th anniversary. The American Egg Board donated 30,000 hand-dyed eggs, assuring the event wouldn't exacerbate the current egg...
A confidential Trump administration plan proposed to Ukraine a resolution to the war with Russia, involving Crimea's recognition as Russian and excluding Ukraine from NATO. The plan, presented in Paris, suggests a ceasefire along current lines and a neutral zone around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. While not recognizing Russia's...
