After a six-month freeze and legal challenges, the Trump administration resumed funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The administration, initially opposed to the program, cited respect for Congressional authority. New guidance streamlines the process by removing Biden-era requirements concerning community engagement, labor standards, and charger...
Japan observed the 80th anniversary of its WWII surrender. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "remorse," a first since 2013, vowing to prevent a repeat of the war's tragedy. A moment of silence was held in Tokyo, attended by officials and bereaved families. Conversely, right-wing politicians, including Agriculture Minister...
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted Friday on charges of conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction, stemming from a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie. The indictment alleges that Cantrell and Vappie misused taxpayer funds for personal travel and used encrypted messages to avoid...
King Charles III and Queen Camilla joined World War II veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The service included wreath-laying, a flypast by the Red Arrows, and moving accounts from veterans. The King hailed the courage and sacrifice of those...
Two B-2 stealth bombers were deployed to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska before a summit between Presidents Trump and Putin. The bombers, capable of carrying nuclear munitions, are seen as a display of US power. The high-stakes meeting aims for a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, marking Putin's...
A federal appeals court has allowed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to proceed with layoffs affecting over 1,400 employees. The 2-1 ruling overturns a lower court injunction, siding with the Trump administration's plan to "streamline" the agency. A dissenting judge argued the action undermines Congress's intent. ...
A week after a gunman, motivated by anti-vaccine sentiments, killed two people at the CDC in Atlanta, employees express frustration at the perceived lack of strong condemnation from President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The shooter, Patrick White, harbored long-held grievances against the COVID-19 vaccine. ...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, announced tax cuts and policy reforms to boost self-reliance. He urged citizens to focus on producing high-quality goods domestically, citing growing global economic protectionism. Modi's address from the Red Fort emphasized the need for India to pursue its...
Over 4,000 US Marines and sailors are deploying to Latin America and the Caribbean to combat drug cartels. This significant military buildup, including an amphibious ready group, submarine, and aircraft, aims to deter cartels and provide President Trump with options for military action. While primarily a show of force,...
Secret talks between US President Trump and Russian President Putin regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine have left Ukrainians feeling sidelined and anxious. The possibility of land concessions to Russia, without Ukrainian input, is causing widespread unease and distrust, despite assurances from President Macron that no territorial concessions will...
