Higher tariffs imposed by President Trump on goods from several countries took effect today, impacting businesses like McDonald's. Meanwhile, a shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, injured five soldiers, with the alleged shooter, Sgt. Quornelius Radford, in custody. Separately, President Trump indicated a potential upcoming meeting with Putin...
Ten Republican-led states have implemented food regulations, a shift from previous conservative stances against government intervention in food choices. This follows Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, which has gained support from President Trump. Laws mirroring those previously passed in...
Former President Trump has instructed his administration to create a "new" census that excludes undocumented immigrants. This unprecedented move contradicts the 14th Amendment, which mandates including all persons in apportionment counts. Trump's directive is unclear regarding its timing, potentially affecting the 2030 census or an earlier count. The...
Israel's security cabinet will meet to decide on a full military takeover of Gaza, currently 75% occupied by Israeli forces. Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly favors this, believing it necessary to destroy Hamas and free hostages, despite warnings from military chiefs about potential catastrophic consequences for hostages and civilians. ...
South Korean investigators sought an arrest warrant for Kim Keon Hee, wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol, following Wednesday's questioning on bribery, stock manipulation, and political influence-peddling. Yoon resisted being questioned for a second time this week, leading investigators to abandon efforts due to injury concerns. ...
Vice President JD Vance's prominent role in the Trump administration is fueling speculation about his 2028 presidential ambitions. Vance has handled various crises, including the Jeffrey Epstein case and the rollout of unpopular legislation. He enjoys strong support from Trump and the MAGA base, but his future prospects...
The Trump administration's actions are restricting access to birth control for millions of American women. A lawsuit filed by 15 public health organizations alleges the illegal withholding of Title X funds, impacting over 800,000 people. This follows cuts to Medicaid and state-level efforts to limit contraception access. ...
Nebraska Representative Mike Flood faced strong criticism at a town hall meeting for supporting President Trump's budget bill. Attendees voiced concerns about Medicaid cuts and Trump's immigration policies. Flood defended his vote, emphasizing work requirements for Medicaid and arguing that the bill will ultimately benefit Nebraska. Despite the...
The White House is pressuring Indiana Republicans to redraw congressional maps, potentially adding one or two GOP seats. Vice President JD Vance will meet with Indiana Governor Mike Braun and state legislative leaders to discuss this. Republicans aim to gain seats nationwide ahead of the 2024 midterms, prompting...
Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist released from US detention, defended Hamas's October 7th attack on Israel in a recent New York Times interview. He downplayed concerns about antisemitism at Columbia University, calling it 'manufactured hysteria,' despite the university's $221 million settlement over such allegations. Khalil, arrested for his...
