Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, will not seek re-election for a third term. She's expected to make a formal announcement next week. This leaves an open Senate seat, prompting Representative Ashley Hinson to consider running for the Republican nomination. A number of Democrats are already vying...
A controversial portrait of General Robert E. Lee, depicting an enslaved man holding his horse, is returning to West Point's library. Removed in 2020 due to a law eliminating Confederate tributes from military installations, its reinstatement is unclear. The Army states it's about honoring, not erasing, history. ...
Gregory Bovino, the Border Patrol chief overseeing a controversial immigration crackdown in Los Angeles, might be deployed to other US cities. In 11 weeks, he's transformed from a relatively unknown official to the leader of a large-scale operation, facing lawsuits and criticism for aggressive tactics. His actions, including...
Thousands of protests are planned across the US this Labor Day weekend, organized by labor unions and advocacy groups. These demonstrations, targeting the Trump administration's policies, include marches and rallies in major cities and smaller towns. Key issues include attacks on collective bargaining rights, cuts to minimum wage,...
The Trump administration proposed new rules that would severely restrict abortion access for female veterans at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The proposed rules, which have drawn significant public comment, would ban abortions except in life-threatening situations for the mother. This restriction affects veterans who experienced...
President Trump's attempts to influence the Federal Reserve, including the potential firing of a governor, threaten the central bank's independence. This action mirrors similar situations in Turkey and Argentina, where political interference led to economic instability, high inflation, and currency devaluation. Experts warn that undermining the Fed's independence...
US Senator Lindsey Graham criticized Norway's sovereign wealth fund for divesting from Caterpillar Inc. Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store responded, clarifying that the government doesn't control the fund's investment choices. Store texted Graham explaining the fund's independent operations and the non-political nature of the Caterpillar sale. ...
Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was dismissed by the Constitutional Court due to a leaked phone call with Cambodia's leader. The call, intended to ease border tensions, caused outrage in Thailand because of Paetongtarn's perceived friendliness and criticism of a Thai general. This occurred after a border clash resulted...
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President Trump revoked Kamala Harris's extended Secret Service protection, ending a year-long extension granted by President Biden. This protection, exceeding the standard six months for former vice presidents, was canceled via a memorandum. Harris's upcoming book tour increases her public profile and security concerns. Her aides worry...
