China's President Xi Jinping has purged General He Weidong, a vice-chair of the Central Military Commission, marking the most significant military anti-corruption action in six decades. He's removal, reportedly due to corruption allegations, follows a pattern of Xi's purges within the People's Liberation Army (PLA). His absence from...
Global markets experienced another day of decline on Thursday, despite a brief rally and positive news. Investor concerns over ongoing trade uncertainty between the US and China overshadowed the EU's suspension of retaliatory tariffs and cooling US inflation. The market's lack of response to generally positive economic indicators...
Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler announced his resignation, effective June, after six years marked by both significant wins and narrow losses. His tenure saw Democratic victories in gubernatorial and Supreme Court races, flipping the court's control to Democrats for the first time in 15 years. Despite these...
The Trump administration, facing a deadline to justify the deportation of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil, cited his pro-Palestinian activism as a national security threat. Secretary of State Rubio's memo argued Khalil's views could create a hostile environment for Jewish students, a claim Khalil's lawyers refute as a violation of...
The Trump administration is classifying over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased, canceling their Social Security numbers to hinder their ability to work and receive benefits, effectively encouraging self-deportation. This action, targeting immigrants who entered under Biden-era programs, is part of a broader crackdown on immigration. The move involves...
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited China, his second stop on an Asian tour, amidst US-China trade tensions. His trip follows a US warning against closer ties with Beijing. While Spain's trade with China is heavily imbalanced in China's favor (€45 billion in imports vs. €7.4 billion in...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has begun classifying thousands of immigrants with temporary legal status as deceased, effectively canceling their Social Security numbers and access to benefits. This action, first reported by The New York Times and The Washington Post, reportedly targets immigrants who entered under Biden's parole program,...
The Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported to a Salvadoran prison despite a court order preventing his deportation. The court rejected the administration's appeal, stating that the government must ensure Abrego Garcia's release and handle his...
President Trump downplayed market turmoil caused by his tariff policy, calling it "transition problems." While he lowered tariffs on most trading partners to 10%, China now faces a 145% tariff, a combination of previously imposed and new levies. Trump expressed hope for a deal with China but threatened...
Kathleen Sgamma withdrew her nomination to head the Bureau of Land Management. Sgamma, head of the Western Energy Alliance, had previously criticized President Trump's role in the January 6th Capitol attack. The White House accepted her withdrawal and will nominate a replacement. Environmental groups expressed relief, while...
