Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the city faces a new threat: weakened FEMA. Following President Trump's policies, FEMA has undergone significant budget cuts and staff reductions, leaving the city vulnerable to future disasters. This mirrors the pre-Katrina state of the agency, raising serious concerns among...
Following a temporary tariff agreement, President Trump criticized the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), accusing it of attacking American tech companies. Trump stated the U.S. would no longer tolerate such actions and threatened consequences. The EU countered, asserting the DSA applies neutrally to all companies operating within the...
Lithuania formed a new coalition government with the Social Democrats, Dawn of Nemunas, and the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union, including controversial allies. The Social Democrats will control nine key ministries, while Dawn of Nemunas and the Farmers and Greens Union will each lead several. This new government includes...
The US could impose secondary sanctions on companies trading with Russia, significantly impacting its economy. This follows previous sanctions, including high tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. President Trump threatened "massive sanctions or tariffs" if Russia doesn't cooperate in peace talks. The EU has already implemented numerous...
A High Court ruling favoring a council's challenge to asylum seeker housing in hotels sparked protests. Anti-migrant groups clashed with counter-protesters, leading to arrests but no major violence. The government, facing record asylum applications (111,084 in the year to June 2025), is grappling with housing asylum seekers, currently using...
California Republicans are suing to block Governor Newsom's redistricting plan (Proposition 50) from the November ballot. They argue the plan, which favors Democrats, violates the state constitution by bypassing the independent redistricting commission established by voters in 2010 and presenting voters with a single, bundled question. The lawsuit...
President Trump's recurring hand bruises have sparked health concerns. Bruises on his right and left hands have been repeatedly observed, prompting explanations from the White House citing handshaking and aspirin use. His physician confirmed a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition, but additional concerns remain regarding...
Florida's transportation department repeatedly painted over a rainbow crosswalk in Orlando, a Pulse nightclub shooting memorial. The department cited safety regulations and a policy update prohibiting non-uniform pavement markings. Protesters repeatedly re-chalked the crosswalk, leading to a standoff with authorities. The department's actions sparked outrage, with critics...
President Trump suggested renaming the Department of Defense back to the Department of War, believing the current name is too passive. He cited the U.S.'s past victories under the "Department of War" name. Trump initially stated the change would happen soon, later suggesting it depended on Defense Secretary Hegseth's...
President Trump claimed Maryland Governor Wes Moore called him the 'greatest president' during a private meeting at the Army-Navy game. However, video footage from Fox News disproves Trump's account. The video shows a polite but brief exchange, with Moore welcoming Trump to Maryland and discussing infrastructure projects. Moore denied...
