Four Democratic senators urged Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to resist White House pressure to alter the institution's historical narratives. President Trump and the White House criticized Smithsonian exhibitions as "woke," prompting the senators' letter asserting Congress, not the White House, oversees the Smithsonian. The senators highlighted the institution's...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested the use of Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois as a staging area for immigration roundups in Chicago. Approximately 250 federal agents and 140 vehicles will utilize the base for 30 days. This follows a similar, controversial operation in Southern...
The US has sanctioned three Palestinian human rights groups for seeking an ICC investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. The groups, the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, and Al-Haq, documented alleged Israeli war crimes. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited...
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, during a media tour promoting her new memoir, asserted that the US Constitution remains strong and the country committed to the rule of law, despite current political divisions. She acknowledged passionate disagreements but emphasized the judiciary's continued function. Barrett, a key vote...
Republican doctors clashed with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccines during a Senate hearing. Leaders in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's district urged FBI's Kash Patel to address a brothel problem. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys in a game overshadowed by a spitting incident. President Biden underwent skin cancer surgery,...
A new survey reveals that a majority of Chinese citizens do not view the U.S. as a friend, citing U.S. economic competition and potential conflict over Taiwan as major threats. However, many favor a balanced approach to Washington, cooperating when beneficial or limiting U.S. influence as needed. While...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is clashing with the Trump administration over immigration policies. The administration plans an immigration enforcement surge in Boston, prompting Wu to defend the city's sanctuary laws. Wu argues these laws improve public safety and are legal, while the administration accuses them of undermining federal...
British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned after admitting to underpaying £40,000 in property taxes. An ethics report found she acted in good faith but failed to seek proper tax advice. Her resignation is a major setback for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, already facing low approval ratings and...
President Trump's deployment of federal law enforcement to Washington, D.C., resulted in 1,669 arrests since August 7th. While the administration claims success, an NPR investigation reveals a significant portion of arrests are for immigration offenses. Analysis of the first two weeks shows nearly 1,100 cases went through...
President Trump is reportedly furious after two recent federal court rulings against him. One ruling deemed his tariffs excessive, while another declared his deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles for domestic law enforcement illegal. Trump's biographer, Michael Wolff, suggests the president struggles to accept opposition, resorting...
