The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to cut substantial federal funding to California, potentially starting Friday. Agencies are being instructed to identify grants for withdrawal. A whistleblower alerted Congress to potential cancellation of all research grants to the state. This action follows previous funding cuts and threats...
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo outlines plans to deploy up to 20,000 National Guard troops for immigration enforcement, including fugitive apprehension, detention support, transportation, and translation. The memo details roles such as night operations, rural interdiction, and riot control within detention facilities. While the Pentagon hasn't approved...
Eight convicted criminals, originally immigrants to the US, are detained at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti after a federal judge blocked their planned deportation to South Sudan. The Trump administration's plan to deport them with minimal due process is facing legal challenge, highlighting a constitutional battle over immigrant rights. ...
Pete Hegseth, the current Secretary of the Navy, is pushing to rename several Navy ships, including the USNS Harvey Milk, named after the gay rights activist. Hegseth's actions, coinciding with Pride Month and a policy requiring transgender service members to leave the military, are seen as an attack on...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's meeting with President Trump was overshadowed by Trump's feud with Elon Musk, but Merz still achieved a successful visit. Merz's agenda included strengthening US-German relations, addressing tariffs, Ukraine support, and NATO defense spending. He successfully raised these points with Trump, highlighting the historical US-German...
India inaugurated a long-awaited railway connection to Kashmir on Friday, fulfilling a decades-long dream. The project, costing billions and overcoming significant geographical and political challenges, is hailed by Indian officials as transformative for the region. However, many Kashmiris view it as a means of tightening central government control. ...
A massive military parade, showcasing seven million pounds of military hardware, is set to roll through Washington D.C. on June 14th. The parade, fulfilling a long-held desire of President Trump, will feature thousands of soldiers and various military vehicles, including tanks and artillery. The US Army has invested...
European leaders are working to avoid renewed reliance on cheap Russian gas to prevent Kremlin leverage. An American investor, Stephen Lynch, proposed buying the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline, pitching the idea to both German officials and the Trump administration, aiming for American control of the energy infrastructure. ...
Stephen Bannon, a former Trump aide, urged President Trump to investigate Elon Musk's immigration status, alleging he's an illegal alien and should be deported. This follows a public spat between Musk and Trump on social media. Bannon also advised Trump to cancel all Musk's government contracts. Musk recently resigned...
Republican senators are exploring ways to cut "waste, fraud, and abuse" in Medicare to offset costs of President Trump's domestic agenda. While President Trump supports targeting waste, he opposes benefit cuts. This move is controversial, with some Republicans voicing concerns about potential political backlash from older voters. Democrats...
