El Salvador will not return Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran mistakenly deported from the US, despite a Supreme Court order. President Nayib Bukele, during a White House meeting with Donald Trump, affirmed this decision. The US government acknowledges an administrative error but claims García is a gang member,...
Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated his willingness to provide Ukraine with Taurus long-range missiles, contingent on European allies' agreement. Merz, who previously supported missile delivery and maintained sanctions against Russia, highlighted the use of these missiles in targeting Russian logistics. While he emphasized coordination with European partners,...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in the Dominican Republic to offer condolences following a deadly nightclub collapse. First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro is temporarily serving as acting mayor. Adams' trip is significant due to NYC's large Dominican population. Mastro's appointment, which bypassed City Council approval, follows...
President Trump urged FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to punish CBS for airing "60 Minutes" reports he dislikes, citing alleged "unlawful and illegal behavior." This follows Trump's ongoing lawsuit against CBS, which he alleges is politically biased. While there's no evidence of illegality, the FCC's delay in approving a...
Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against the New York Times is undergoing a retrial. A jury was selected Monday to hear Palin's claims that a 2017 editorial falsely linked her rhetoric to a mass shooting. The Times acknowledges the inaccuracy but maintains it was a quickly corrected error. The...
Hungary's parliament passed constitutional amendments restricting LGBTQ+ rights and dual nationals' citizenship. The amendments, supported by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, allow for banning LGBTQ+ gatherings and temporarily suspending the citizenship of dual nationals deemed a threat. Critics call it a step towards illiberal governance, while the...
The Associated Press (AP) was barred from an Oval Office news conference, despite a court order preventing the Trump administration from punishing the AP for refusing to rename the Gulf of Mexico. The administration is appealing the court decision and argues against immediate changes. The AP contends the...
A UMass Amherst poll reveals President Trump maintains higher popularity than other Republicans, despite over half of respondents disapproving of his presidency. While 27% strongly approve of Trump's performance, 44% strongly disapprove. His approval is significantly higher among conservatives (83%) than liberals (5%). The poll also highlights...
Following deadly Russian missile strikes in Sumy during Palm Sunday, pro-Ukraine Republicans are urging Donald Trump to increase pressure on Putin to achieve a ceasefire. Lawmakers like Lindsey Graham and Michael McCaul condemned the attacks, emphasizing the religious aspect to appeal to Trump's base. Despite a recent meeting...
Harvard University rejected policy changes demanded by the Trump administration. The administration's requests included limiting student and faculty influence, mandatory reporting of foreign student misconduct to federal authorities, and mandated 'viewpoint diversity' in academic departments. Harvard President Alan Garber stated that no government should dictate private university operations. ...
