Eleven residents of Whittier, Alaska, mostly related, face felony charges for allegedly falsely claiming U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. They were born in American Samoa, a U.S. territory where birthright citizenship doesn't automatically apply. This case highlights the complex issue of U.S. nationality versus citizenship, particularly for...
Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' tax cuts would increase the federal deficit by $2.4 trillion over a decade, but proposed tariffs aim to offset this by generating $2.5 trillion in revenue. However, experts warn that using tariffs to finance the government is risky and economically damaging. Tariffs are an...
Pope Leo XIV met with Argentinian President Javier Milei at the Vatican. Their cordial meeting covered bilateral relations, socio-economic progress, poverty reduction, and social cohesion. Discussions also touched upon international conflicts, emphasizing the urgent need for peace efforts. The meeting follows President Milei's recent inauguration and attendance...
President Trump aims to utilize a luxury Qatari jet as Air Force One, potentially compromising security for expediency. While the Air Force estimates security modifications at under $400 million, full upgrades could cost $1.5 billion and take years. Trump's desire for rapid deployment may necessitate bypassing some safety...
The US's heavy reliance on SpaceX for space operations, particularly through Starlink and Dragon capsules, is threatened by Elon Musk's feud with President Trump. Trump's threat to cut SpaceX contracts prompted Musk to retort with the possibility of decommissioning the Dragon capsule, the US's sole means of space station...
Harvard student Alfred Williamson, from Wales, recounts the shock and uncertainty he and other international students faced when the Trump administration's threats to block their enrollment became reality. Dismissing initial concerns as scare tactics, Williamson and his peers were left in limbo after the government's actions effectively prevented Harvard...
Senate Republicans face a July 4th deadline to pass President Trump's agenda, facing internal divisions over spending cuts, Medicaid changes, and clean energy rollbacks. Concerns exist about the impact on hospitals, constituents' healthcare, and the national deficit. Some senators want deeper spending cuts, while others worry about the...
US President Trump announced that China's Xi Jinping agreed to resume exports of rare earth minerals, crucial for various industries. This follows a phone call where both leaders agreed to restart stalled trade negotiations in London. While Trump claims an agreement, China's official statements haven't explicitly mentioned rare...
President Trump issued an executive order amending previous orders (13694 and 14144) to bolster national cybersecurity. Key changes include focusing on threats from China and other nations, establishing a consortium to develop secure software development practices, preparing for post-quantum cryptography, and promoting AI in cyber defense. The order...
A federal appeals court ruled that the White House can exclude the Associated Press (AP) from Oval Office, Mar-a-Lago, and Air Force One access. The court determined these spaces aren't public forums, allowing the White House to choose which journalists are admitted. This decision reverses a lower court ruling...
