US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will participate virtually in a crucial Ukraine defense meeting in Brussels, marking the first time a Pentagon chief has skipped an in-person gathering. This absence comes amid the Trump administration's shift in approach towards Ukraine, favoring closer ties with Russia. The meeting focuses...
The Trump administration is reportedly classifying over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased, canceling their social security numbers to hinder their ability to work and receive benefits, potentially forcing self-deportation. This action targets immigrants who entered under Biden-era programs, impacting their access to essential services. While a federal judge blocked...
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to deport hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans with temporary legal status. The judge, Indira Talwani, issued a stay on an order to cancel their permits, arguing the administration's decision lacked legal basis and offered immigrants a...
Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have requested an SEC investigation into President Trump and his associates for potential securities law violations. Their letter alleges insider trading related to Trump's announcement of a tariff pause, which preceded a significant market rally. The Democrats claim Trump's statement, urging market...
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with top officials to discuss President Trump's letter proposing nuclear negotiations. Despite Khamenei's public rejection of engagement with Washington, officials urged a change of course, warning that refusing negotiations could jeopardize the Iranian regime. The officials stressed the need for Tehran...
President Trump unexpectedly reversed course on reciprocal tariffs, pausing them for 90 days while significantly raising tariffs on Chinese goods. This caused a brief stock market surge, followed by a renewed downturn. The move sparked concerns about potential stock manipulation, with Senator Adam Schiff questioning whether administration officials...
Donald Trump, continuing his opposition to appliance efficiency standards, is employing indirect tactics to weaken regulations. His administration is considering terminating a Department of Energy contract with Guidehouse LLP, a move that would cripple the agency's ability to enforce standards. This action is met with concern from appliance manufacturers...
Two US human rights advocates, Matthew Smith and Akila Radhakrishnan, are challenging Donald Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The lawsuit, filed in federal court, claims the order violates the First Amendment by preventing them from assisting the ICC due to fear of US...
Former President Donald Trump underwent his annual physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday. This is the first public update on his health in years, following an assassination attempt in July. Trump, at 78, is the oldest person ever sworn in as U.S. president. ...
The UK Parliament will be recalled on Saturday to debate an emergency law aimed at saving British Steel's Scunthorpe plant from closure. The Chinese owner, Jingye, cited unsustainable financial losses, prompting the government to consider intervention. The proposed legislation would grant ministers powers to direct English steel companies,...
