Despite President Trump declaring D.C. crime 'totally out of control', the administration plans to cut the city's security funding by $20 million, reducing FEMA's urban security grant to $25.2 million. This represents a 44% reduction, the largest cut among recipients. The Department of Homeland Security justifies the cuts...
Over 100,000 Israelis protested in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan to escalate the Gaza war and seize Gaza City. Protesters demanded an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages, citing concerns about the safety of hostages and the escalating civilian casualties on both sides. Public opinion polls...
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego rallied hundreds in Iowa, criticizing the Republican tax bill as harmful. This event contrasted sharply with a Nebraska town hall where Rep. Mike Flood faced jeers over the same bill. Democrats are using the bill's unpopularity, particularly its Medicaid cuts, to energize their base...
The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Alaska for a potential trilateral summit with President Trump and Russian President Putin next week. While no official invitation has been extended, a senior U.S. official stated it's 'absolutely' possible. The meeting aims to secure a ceasefire in...
Multiple individuals who investigated Donald Trump during his presidency are now facing their own legal scrutiny. These include figures involved in the Russia investigation (Obama administration officials, James Comey, John Brennan), the January 6th inquiry (Adam Schiff, Liz Cheney), the Ukraine impeachment (Vindman brothers), and Trump's personal legal battles...
US Vice President JD Vance is vacationing at an $11,000-a-week manor in the Cotswolds, UK, sparking local outrage. His stay, marked by heavy security and a temporary helipad, follows his past criticisms of the UK. Despite a seemingly amicable meeting with UK Foreign Minister David Lammy, protests have...
President Trump's Justice Department is investigating New York Attorney General Letitia James, issuing subpoenas related to a $454 million judgement against Trump and a lawsuit involving the NRA. Another investigation into alleged mortgage fraud is underway, led by a special prosecutor. James denies wrongdoing and claims the investigations are...
The IRS has begun sharing sensitive taxpayer data with immigration authorities to aid in deportations, despite internal concerns and the resignation of several senior officials. This follows an agreement between the Treasury and Homeland Security Departments. While the IRS has shared data before under specific circumstances, this is unprecedented...
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee fiercely criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, claiming Britain would have lost WWII under his leadership. This followed Starmer's opposition to Israel's plan to seize Gaza City, a move also condemned by the British Ambassador to Israel, Simon Walters, who warned against further...
A shift in US right-wing sentiment towards Israel is analyzed. While traditionally pro-Israel, the right now displays a complex mix of support and anti-Semitism. This is attributed to the mainstreaming of the radical right, fueled by figures like Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump. Trump's support for Netanyahu,...
