Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, is facing renewed scrutiny regarding his upbringing in Santa Monica, California. Protests in Santa Monica express regret over Miller's role in the Trump administration's immigration policies, which have led to increased deportations. Miller's high school years are examined, revealing a...
PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan announced the end of the group's armed struggle against Turkey, marking a shift to democratic politics. This follows Ocalan's February call for disarmament and May's announcement of the PKK's disbandment. The first disarmament ceremony is scheduled for Friday in northern Iraq. Turkish President Erdogan...
Mandonna Kashanian, a 64-year-old Iranian woman living in the US for 47 years, was released from ICE detention after intervention from Rep. Steve Scalise. Despite having a long history of complying with immigration check-ins, Kashanian faced deportation. Scalise's intervention, supported by community letters and Rep. Stephanie Hilferty, led...
Following Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral primary win, Democratic Socialists are threatening primary challenges against five House incumbents, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries' team, dubbing them "Team Gentrification," dismisses the threats, highlighting Mamdani's success with younger, wealthier voters. While some incumbents like Jerry Nadler have endorsed Mamdani, others...
The US Army is phasing out most of its ceremonial horse units, impacting bases across the country. Approximately 141 horses will be adopted, with no horses sold. The decision, part of a larger warfighting realignment, aims to save around $2 million annually. Units at Joint Base San...
Norman Tebbit, a prominent British Conservative politician and former Thatcherite minister, passed away at age 94. His son confirmed his death at home, providing no further details. Tebbit, an MP from 1970-1992, was a key figure in Margaret Thatcher's government before retiring to care for his wife after...
Texas Senator Ted Cruz's prior cuts to NOAA funding are under scrutiny following deadly flash floods in Texas. Cruz amended a bill to eliminate a $150 million fund for improved weather forecasting, and NOAA has faced staffing reductions. While the NWS maintains adequate staffing, Senator Schumer called for...
A USAID internal assessment revealed critical concerns about the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's (GHF) ability to protect Palestinians and deliver aid, days before the State Department approved a $30 million grant. The assessment detailed numerous operational flaws and safety risks. Despite these concerns, and a lack of required documentation, Secretary...
The Supreme Court's decision allows the administration to proceed with significant staff reductions at NASA. This poses a serious threat to NASA employees, contractors, and researchers who face potential layoffs and reassignments. While the situation is currently bleak, the author expresses confidence that NASA's best days are ahead...
President Trump expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin during a televised cabinet meeting, calling some of Putin's actions "bullshit." Trump hinted at potential future sanctions against Russia, stating he is "looking at it" and any action would be "a little surprise." The meeting highlighted growing tensions between the US...
