A US judge halted a Trump-era policy allowing swift deportation of undocumented immigrants without full legal proceedings. This policy, implemented in January, broadened "expedited removal," previously limited to those near the border and in the country for a short time. The judge's decision temporarily suspends a key part of...
Historian Garrett Graff argues that the US has crossed into authoritarianism. He points to escalating federal control in Washington D.C., the deployment of armed military units, and the weaponization of law enforcement against political opponents. Graff cites the lack of significant public pushback and the president's actions impacting...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order opposing President Trump's immigration policies. The order prohibits Chicago police from assisting federal immigration enforcement, including joint patrols and checkpoints. Johnson criticizes Trump's actions as unconstitutional, while the White House defends them as crime-fighting measures. The White House spokeswoman...
The federally funded Voice of America (VOA), a global news organization, has drastically reduced its staff from over 1300 to only 100 journalists and support staff after a wave of layoffs. This follows an earlier court order blocking the Trump administration's attempt to shut down VOA newsrooms. Despite...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will issue an executive order resisting the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The order prevents Chicago police from collaborating with federal agents on immigration enforcement and directs them to maintain clear identification. The White House requested a military base to aid immigration operations, prompting Johnson's...
Bernie Sanders urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s resignation as Health Secretary, citing endangerment of public health. Sanders criticizes Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance, conspiracy theories, and the firing of CDC officials who opposed his policies. He highlights budget cuts, political interference, and the potential resurgence of eradicated diseases due to...
President Trump's unusually quiet three-day absence from public appearances at the end of August sparked online speculation about his health. While the White House stated he was holding meetings, his weekend golf outing with grandchildren fueled rumors. Past presidents have taken longer summer vacations, but Trump has instead...
The US revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 other officials, preventing their participation in upcoming UN meetings. This action, part of a broader US policy targeting Palestinians, sparked outrage from the Palestinian Authority and international allies like France and Spain. They condemned the move as...
Rumors spread on social media claiming President Trump had died after he wasn't seen publicly for a few days. These claims were unfounded. Trump was photographed Saturday leaving for his golf course in Virginia with his granddaughter. His recent public appearances included a Cabinet meeting and previous...
Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was dismissed by the Constitutional Court. A leaked phone call with Cambodia's former leader, Hun Sen, led to accusations of compromising national interests. The court ruled that her actions, while not dishonest, breached ethical standards. This decision ends her term and delivers...
