Cambodia nominated former President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in de-escalating a border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. At least 43 people died in the five-day conflict, displacing over 300,000. Trump's intervention, involving a phone call to the Thai acting prime minister, led to...
Former President Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, impacting products like coffee, due to his disapproval of Brazil's handling of former President Bolsonaro's trial. The tariffs, the highest imposed on any country, come despite a U.S. trade surplus with Brazil. Trump's actions stem from his support...
FEMA is making nearly $1 billion in disaster preparedness and homeland security funding available nationwide. This follows a CNN report last week revealing plans to slash these programs. While DHS denies a reversal, the funding release preserves crucial programs like the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), which provides over...
A $140 million alleged Ponzi scheme involving First Liberty Building & Loan has implicated top Georgia and Alabama Republicans. Receiver S. Gregory Hays is attempting to recover funds, including over $1 million in political donations, though he expects substantial investor losses. Many investors were conservative supporters drawn in...
Republican election officials in Colorado received unsolicited calls and texts from a GOP consultant claiming ties to the Trump administration, requesting access to election equipment. Both officials refused. This is part of a broader pattern of actions by the Trump administration and allies, including executive orders, data requests, and...
A federal appeals court partially blocked President Trump's attempt to shut down the U.S. asylum system. The court ruled the administration cannot unilaterally suspend laws protecting migrants from deportation to places where they face persecution or torture. While allowing the administration to continue denying asylum applications, the court mandated...
Donald Trump initially considered pardoning Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was found guilty of lesser charges in a sex-trafficking trial. However, Trump later stated he's unlikely to grant a pardon, much to the delight of 50 Cent. Trump's consideration stemmed partly from a desire to antagonize the family of...
Major US media outlets are shifting their coverage of the Gaza war, focusing increasingly on the widespread hunger and suffering of Palestinians. Initially presenting a more balanced perspective, outlets like CNN and NBC now feature shocking visuals of malnourished children and condemn Israel's restrictions on aid. This shift...
World leaders are increasingly flattering President Trump to secure favorable deals, a stark contrast to his first term. Prime Minister Starmer presented a special letter, while Netanyahu nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. This strategy, described as 'the art of praise', aims to appease Trump's desire to...
President Trump is extensively renovating the White House, adding a $200 million ballroom, replacing the Rose Garden's lawn with stone, and installing large flagpoles. These changes, echoing his personal style and resembling features from Mar-a-Lago, are the most significant alterations to the White House in decades. While some...
