One year after a near-fatal shooting at a campaign rally, President Trump reflects on the event. While maintaining his characteristic demeanor, aides and friends note increased attentiveness and gratitude. Trump attributes his survival to divine intervention, believing he was spared to continue serving the country. He's surrounded himself...
Following devastating Texas floods, former FEMA officials warn of the agency's severe understaffing and resource depletion. A mass exodus of staff, coupled with grant cuts under the Trump administration, has left FEMA ill-equipped to handle multiple simultaneous disasters. Concerns are heightened by the anticipated hurricane season. Former FEMA...
Former President Donald Trump announced 30% tariffs on EU and Mexican imports to the US, starting August 1st. The decision, communicated via letters, cites persistent trade deficits and alleges insufficient Mexican efforts against drug trafficking. The EU expressed its readiness to negotiate a deal before the deadline, while...
The US Senate Armed Services Committee approved $500 million in security assistance for Ukraine in the draft 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This follows reports that President Trump may separately announce additional aid. The bill extends the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) through 2028, increasing funding from $300...
President Trump signed a landmark tax and spending bill into law on July 4th. The bill, passed by Republicans despite Democratic opposition, makes permanent 2017 tax cuts, increases defense spending, and strengthens border security. However, it also significantly cuts Medicaid and food stamps. Some provisions, like the...
A makeshift immigrant detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," in the Florida Everglades, has sparked outrage. Proposed by Florida's Attorney General, the camp, seemingly designed for a photo opportunity, holds migrants in inhumane conditions: overcrowding, lack of sanitation, inadequate food and medical care, leading to hospitalizations. The facility, championed...
Federal regulators repeatedly approved Camp Mystic's appeals to remove buildings from flood maps, lessening oversight before devastating floods. The camp, located in a high-risk flood zone, experienced significant expansion despite its location. Experts criticize FEMA's approval of these appeals, highlighting potential biases and the inadequacy of flood maps...
Minister Samuel Nartey George urged Ghana's Inspector General of Police and CID to act on his 2019 Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violence complaint. He linked current political unrest to unpunished past actions, stating his pursuit of justice is only beginning. His call follows recent violence during a parliamentary...
Donald Trump plans to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports starting in August, citing Brazil's treatment of his ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces trial for allegedly forming a criminal organization. Trump's action, linked to Bolsonaro's ongoing trial, has sparked outrage in Brazil. Brazilian President Lula...
Flash floods in Texas and North Carolina, following Tropical Storm Barry and Hurricane Helene respectively, resulted in over 200 deaths. Both events saw timely weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service, yet a significant disconnect existed between warnings and effective on-the-ground action. While Texas initiated investigations and legislative...
