The US State Department announced that the US will withdraw from UNESCO in December 2026, citing the organization's focus on "divisive social and cultural causes" and alignment with a "globalist" agenda. This decision, part of the Trump administration's broader withdrawal from international bodies, follows a 90-day review citing concerns...
Trump's intelligence chiefs, Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe, are attempting to revise the 2016 election narrative, claiming the Obama administration manipulated intelligence to undermine Trump's victory. This contradicts bipartisan Senate investigations and a CIA review confirming Russian interference to benefit Trump. Gabbard made a criminal referral to the...
The U.S. Department of Labor plans to revise or eliminate over 60 workplace regulations, citing the need to reduce burdens on businesses. Changes affect minimum wage for home healthcare workers, protections for migrant farmworkers, construction site lighting, and mine safety procedures. The administration argues this will boost economic...
Australia's Parliament reconvened following Labor's landslide election victory, marked by pro-Palestinian protests outside Parliament House. Demonstrators called for sanctions against Israel, echoing a joint statement signed by Australia and 27 other countries demanding an end to the Gaza conflict. While the government has imposed sanctions on some Israeli...
The federal government will restore nearly $7 billion in withheld education funds, including $800 million for California, contingent on compliance with Civil Rights laws. This follows a lawsuit by California and 24 other states. While after-school program grants are being released, other grants remain frozen. The move...
Following a shooting of an off-duty officer in New York City allegedly by an undocumented individual with a criminal record, the Trump administration is intensifying its crackdown on sanctuary cities. Tom Homan, former ICE director, vowed to increase ICE agents in these cities to overcome the lack of cooperation...
Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) opposition party, currently the largest in parliament, faces potential loss of up to 31 seats in upcoming recall votes. This follows criticism of its actions perceived as undermining Taiwan's sovereignty and favoring China. The KMT denies these accusations, blaming the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). ...
Tucker Carlson denied a phone call with Donald Trump where he allegedly apologized for criticizing Trump's stance on Israel's actions against Iran. Trump had previously claimed Carlson called to apologize, even calling Carlson "kooky." Carlson, in an interview with Bild, stated the call didn't happen but offered a general...
California and 19 other states sued the Trump administration over new rules barring undocumented immigrants from accessing federally funded programs like Head Start and food assistance. The states argue the restrictions, defended by the administration as protecting resources for citizens, violate federal law and will cost states millions. ...
Critics accuse President Trump of using distractions, such as demanding the Washington Commanders revert their name change and attacking political opponents, to deflect attention from the Jeffrey Epstein files. The administration's refusal to release further Epstein documents, despite earlier promises, has fueled the controversy. Trump's actions are seen...
