A trial concluded in Boston concerning the Trump administration's detention of foreign scholars for pro-Palestinian speech revealed unprecedented actions by immigration officials. The case, brought by the AAUP and others, challenged the administration's deportation of non-citizens based on constitutionally protected speech, alleging an "ideological deportation" policy. While some...
President Trump announced new trade agreements with the Philippines and Indonesia, imposing a 19% tariff on goods imported from both countries while eliminating tariffs on US exports. The Philippines deal follows a White House meeting with President Marcos Jr., and is Trump's fifth such agreement in three months. ...
President Trump accused former President Obama of treason and election rigging, offering no evidence. These claims follow an AI-generated fake video depicting Obama's arrest, and a criminal referral against the Obama administration. Obama's spokesperson dismissed Trump's allegations as "bizarre" and a distraction, citing a bipartisan Senate report confirming...
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker warned China could face consequences for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. He stated China is subsidizing the war and aims to keep the US occupied. The US plans to impose secondary sanctions on countries buying Russian oil, including China, potentially raising tariffs...
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati and former Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn will stand trial on corruption charges. Dati is accused of passive corruption and influence peddling, allegedly receiving €900,000 from a Renault subsidiary for minimal work in exchange for lobbying. Ghosn faces charges of abuse of power, breach of...
Congress approved a $9 billion rescissions request eliminating $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), impacting NPR, PBS, and hundreds of local stations. This cuts federal support, leaving stations like KSUT in Colorado facing significant budget shortfalls (20%). The cuts disproportionately affect rural and...
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes threatened to immediately imprison former President Jair Bolsonaro for violating a social media ban. Bolsonaro is on trial for allegedly plotting a coup. Moraes issued new restrictions, including a curfew, electronic monitoring, and communication bans, after Bolsonaro appeared in a video...
Hunter Biden, in recent interviews, criticized Democratic elites, including George Clooney, for urging his father, Joe Biden, to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. He accused Clooney of undermining his father and also lashed out against longtime Democratic advisors, alleging they prioritized personal gain over party success. Hunter Biden...
House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly ended the legislative session a day early, citing Democratic efforts to force a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein-related files. This decision, met with criticism from Rep. Thomas Massie, led to Republicans abandoning several bills, including immigration and clean water legislation. While Johnson blamed...
US judges in New Jersey rejected President Trump's appointee, Alina Habba, as the state's top federal prosecutor, opting instead for her deputy, Desiree Leigh Grace. Habba, Trump's former lawyer, lacked prior prosecutorial experience and faced criticism for politically motivated actions. The judges' decision, unusual but not unprecedented, came...
