The Trump administration plans to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by 2025, shifting disaster response responsibility to states. This follows claims of FEMA's inefficiency and aims to reduce federal spending. A FEMA Review Council is recommending changes, potentially including a simplified disaster relief payment system and...
Donald Trump urged Israel to pardon or drop the corruption charges against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the trial a "witch hunt." Netanyahu thanked Trump for his support, while Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized Trump's intervention in Israel's legal process. Trump's call comes amidst ongoing tensions between...
Zohran Mamdani won the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, defeating Andrew Cuomo. Approximately 300,000 Jewish voters, many influenced by religious leaders, are now key in the general election. While Mamdani's stance on Palestine has drawn criticism from some Jewish groups, his campaign garnered support from prominent Jewish figures. ...
A new NBC News poll reveals divided American opinion on President Trump's Iranian airstrikes. 45% oppose the strikes, while 38% support them. Partisan divides are stark, with 77% of Democrats opposing and 78% of Republicans supporting. Even within the Republican party, there's a split between MAGA supporters (84%...
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting the US Department of Labor's planned shutdown of the Job Corps program for low-income youth. The judge sided with a lawsuit arguing the Labor Department lacked authority to unilaterally end the congressionally funded program, citing potential harm to vulnerable students who...
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte praised President Trump's handling of the Iran situation, referring to him as "Daddy" during a press conference. Rutte lauded Trump's decisive action and his success in increasing European military spending. Trump, earlier, used strong language criticizing Israel and Iran for violating a ceasefire, before announcing...
Following Donald Trump's attacks on CNN correspondent Natasha Bertrand for reporting on a preliminary intelligence assessment of the Iran bombing, CNN issued a statement fully supporting Bertrand and her accurate reporting. The assessment, initially reported by CNN and later by other news outlets, indicated the bombing's impact on Iran's...
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the NATO summit, discussing increased European defense spending to deter future Russian aggression. Trump suggested Putin desires an end to the war, while Zelenskyy thanked Trump for US aid and discussed achieving a ceasefire. Trump hinted at the possibility of...
A federal lawsuit challenges a new Texas law mandating Ten Commandments displays in public schools, alleging a violation of church-state separation. Filed by families and faith leaders, the suit names the Texas Education Agency and school districts as defendants. Similar laws in other states have faced legal challenges....
Cudahy, California Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez is facing backlash for a deleted social media video seemingly urging street gangs to confront federal immigration agents. Gonzalez's comments, referencing specific gangs, questioned their silence amidst ICE raids in Los Angeles. The Department of Homeland Security condemned her remarks as "despicable"...
