A long-shot Supreme Court petition by former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis seeking to overturn marriage equality is causing unwarranted panic. Davis's petition, focusing on her refusal to issue same-sex marriage licenses, has almost no chance of success. The court is unlikely to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, as the central...
The trial of Labour MP Tulip Siddiq for corruption allegations has begun in Bangladesh. Siddiq, who denies the charges, was accused of using her influence to secure land for her family. She did not attend the hearing and called the proceedings a political vendetta. The charges involve...
President Trump downplayed a report revealing a Russian hack of the US federal court system, stating that Russia is known for hacking and that the US is better at it. The hack, reported by the New York Times, compromised sealed records, including sensitive national security information. Trump acknowledged...
The White House announced a significant increase in National Guard troops and federal officers in Washington D.C., starting Wednesday. This follows President Trump's controversial takeover of the city's police department for at least a month. While the administration cites rising crime as justification, D.C. officials point to statistics showing...
Mason, Tennessee approved a plan to convert a former prison into a migrant detention facility operated by CoreCivic. The decision, following President Trump's reversal of a Biden-era ban on private detention facilities, sparked protests. While the mayor cited economic benefits, CoreCivic faces significant legal issues including millions in...
FEWS NET, a US-based famine early warning system, was shut down in January 2023 due to President Trump's stop-work orders. This system, crucial for preventing food crises globally, had been operational for decades, providing timely data and preventing widespread famine. Now, FEWS NET is restarting, though concerns remain...
The Trump administration is cracking down on homelessness in Washington D.C., threatening fines or jail time for those refusing shelter. This policy, part of a broader effort to curb perceived crime, is despite violent crime reaching a 30-year low. Advocates criticize the approach, citing insufficient shelter beds and...
President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., has raised concerns in California, particularly regarding potential deployments to the Bay Area and Los Angeles, especially during the 2028 Olympics. Officials in Oakland and Los Angeles criticized Trump's claims of high crime rates, calling them fear-mongering. While...
Israel's plan to conquer Gaza City carries a hefty economic price tag, estimated at NIS 100 billion ($29.2 billion) – 5% of its GDP, according to Hebrew University economist Esteban Klor. This includes military spending, reduced civilian spending, and potential trade boycotts. The ongoing conflict has already cost...
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz is clashing with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir over military appointments. Katz asserts his authority to approve promotions above colonel, citing a 1992 military protocol, while Zamir and unnamed officials accuse Katz of politicizing the army and interfering with the chain of...
