Senate Republicans and Democrats expressed concerns over the Trump administration's proposed cuts to federal funding for PBS, NPR, and foreign aid. The administration justified the cuts citing political bias in public media and programs deemed "antithetical to American interests." Senators raised concerns about the impact on local programming,...
Emil Bove, President Trump's nominee for a U.S. Circuit Judge position, faced intense questioning at his Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Bove, a former Trump defense attorney, denied accusations of being a "henchman" and of suggesting defiance of court orders. A whistleblower complaint alleged Bove advocated ignoring judicial orders...
Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official and former Trump attorney, denied accusations during his Senate confirmation hearing. A whistleblower alleged Bove suggested defying judges' rulings against Trump's immigration policies. Democrats also accused Bove of dropping charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams to secure his cooperation with Trump's immigration...
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relocate its 2,700 employees from its dilapidated Washington, D.C. headquarters to a building in Alexandria, Virginia, currently housing the National Science Foundation (NSF). This move, announced Wednesday, is the first major agency relocation under a Trump administration initiative to reduce...
Senate Republicans face a July 4th deadline to pass President Trump's domestic agenda bill, encountering significant hurdles. Disputes over rural hospital funding, Medicaid cuts, and tax provisions threaten the bill's passage. A proposed $15 billion stabilization fund for rural hospitals falls short of some senators' demands. Further...
At a NATO summit, Donald Trump suggested Vladimir Putin might invade other countries after Ukraine. Trump described Putin as misguided but also stated Putin contacted him offering help resolving the Middle East conflict. Trump previously claimed he could end the Ukraine conflict within 24 hours, later clarifying this...
Ten years after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, a widening partisan gap emerges. While overall American support for same-sex marriage is higher than in 2015, a 47-percentage-point difference now separates Democrats and Republicans, the largest in nearly three decades. This is largely due to a recent significant drop...
Donald Trump's senior advisor, Kari Lake, revealed that Voice of America (VOA) was used to broadcast Trump's message to Iranians during weekend military strikes. Lake, a former TV anchor and unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate, praised VOA's role in delivering the message. This contradicts VOA's traditional role as an independent...
After decades of wanting to attack Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched 12 days of strikes, claiming a "historic victory." Previously deterred by the U.S. and security concerns, Netanyahu capitalized on weakened regional rivals and shifting US policy under President Trump. While initially supported by Trump, a...
Thousands protested in Nairobi, Kenya, demanding better governance and education. Amina Mude, one protester, expressed fear for her safety while advocating for peaceful change and a government that listens to its citizens. She highlighted concerns about the country's direction and pleaded for the government to hear their voices...
