President Trump's efforts to install political appointees as US attorneys face significant hurdles. Republicans are attempting to expedite Senate confirmations, while the White House used a legal maneuver to keep Alina Habba as New Jersey's acting US attorney after judges rejected her interim appointment. Senate Democrats have placed...
A new $1.2 billion contract to build a massive migrant detention camp at Fort Bliss has been awarded by the Department of Defense. A subcontractor, Disaster Management Group, owned by Nathan Albers, a Republican donor with ties to Mar-a-Lago, is involved. Albers' previous company, TentLogix, pleaded guilty to...
Public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court has slightly rebounded since its 2022 low following the Roe v. Wade decision, according to a new AP-NORC poll. However, concern about the court's power is growing, particularly among Democrats. While Republican and independent confidence increased, Democrats remain largely critical. ...
President Trump revealed he initially considered breaking up Nvidia before understanding the company's significance. He later praised CEO Jensen Huang, highlighting a shift in perspective after learning about Nvidia's market dominance and contributions to AI. This revelation came during an AI summit where Trump also touted the recent...
The EU is preparing for a potential no-deal trade scenario with the US, with retaliatory tariffs set to take effect soon. A major package of counter-tariffs targeting various goods, potentially reaching 30%, has been approved by EU lawmakers. While talks of a deal involving a 15% tariff on...
The Trump administration is reportedly seeking substantial fines from several prominent universities, including Harvard, Cornell, Duke, Northwestern, and Brown. This action follows Columbia University's recent agreement to pay over $220 million to settle similar accusations. The administration alleges these universities failed to adequately address antisemitism on their campuses, and...
The delayed season 27 premiere of "South Park" featured a satirical portrayal of President Trump, engaging in lewd acts with Satan and facing criticism from the White House. The episode also criticized Paramount's $16 million settlement with Trump and the subsequent cancellation of "The Late Show." Despite the...
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan criticized her conservative colleagues for their handling of emergency docket cases, particularly concerning President Trump's administration. She expressed concern over the lack of thorough hearings, explanations, and the court's frequent siding with the administration, leading to confusion and potentially undermining the court's authority. ...
Elon Musk refuted President Trump's claim that Musk's companies receive substantial government subsidies, stating they are nonexistent or expired. Musk cited the removal of EV tax credits impacting Tesla's US sales and SpaceX's success through merit-based contracts. Trump's earlier threats to cancel Musk's contracts, stemming from their deteriorating...
Scottish politicians offer mixed reactions to Trump's potential visit to his Turnberry golf resort. Labour MP Elaine Stewart, whose constituency includes the resort, expects a smooth visit, citing previous experiences with heightened security. She highlights the economic benefits to local farmers who supply the resort. Stewart suggests...
