Fewer ICE arrests in Portland, Oregon, have sparked a reaction from former Trump administration official Tom Homan. Oregon's sanctuary state status and active protests are credited by some for the decline. Homan, critical of the situation, plans to visit Portland.
Melania Trump, through her husband Donald Trump, delivered a personal letter to Vladimir Putin expressing concern over Ukrainian and Russian children affected by the war. The letter, whose contents remain undisclosed, reportedly mentions the abduction of children. This action follows Ukraine's accusations of Russia's war crime of abducting...
Anti-government protests in Serbia turned violent for a third day, with police using tear gas against demonstrators in Belgrade and other cities. Protesters, many masked, threw projectiles at riot police who responded forcefully. Hundreds of demonstrators have been detained this week. The clashes, an escalation of months...
Reports indicate that during a summit in Alaska, Vladimir Putin proposed a Ukraine-Russia peace plan involving Ukrainian territorial concessions in Donetsk and Luhansk in exchange for a ceasefire elsewhere. Donald Trump reportedly supports this plan, suggesting Ukraine cede unconquered Donbas regions to Russia. This proposal contrasts with Ukraine's...
Florida school districts are removing hundreds of books from libraries and classrooms, escalating a nationwide book ban trend. Driven by pressure from the state board of education, districts like Hillsborough removed over 600 titles, including classics like *The Diary of Anne Frank*, without formal review. Nine other districts...
Following a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, President Trump faced criticism for his handling of the Ukraine conflict. While claiming progress towards a settlement, the lack of concrete results and Putin's continued aggression drew condemnation from both Democrats and some Republicans. Concerns arose over the seemingly favorable...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer credits US President Trump's actions for bringing an end to the Ukraine war closer, despite no ceasefire agreement at a recent summit with Putin. Starmer emphasizes the need for Ukrainian President Zelensky's inclusion in peace talks and highlights continued Western support for Ukraine. ...
Nationwide protests, organized by the Texas for All Coalition and the Democratic National Committee, are underway today to oppose Republican-led efforts to redraw congressional maps, a move supported by President Trump. The Texas map, potentially giving Republicans five extra seats, prompted Democratic lawmakers to leave the state to block...
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's attempt to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, a nearly 30-year-old policy protecting immigrant children in US custody. Judge Dolly Gee cited the government's previous unsuccessful attempt in 2019 and noted improvements in child detention conditions as evidence of the agreement's effectiveness. ...
President Trump announced a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Monday to discuss a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine. This follows Trump's meeting with Putin in Alaska, and subsequent late-night calls with Zelenskyy and other European leaders. Trump claims the agreement would be superior...
