Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reportedly proposed transforming President Trump's daily intelligence briefings into a Fox News-style broadcast to improve his engagement. Sources cited Trump's aversion to reading, suggesting multimedia formats would be more effective. The White House vehemently denied the report, calling it "libelous garbage." ...
President Trump announced a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum, effective June 4th, escalating tensions with the EU. The European Parliament's trade committee chair urged immediate countermeasures, while the European Commission is finalizing retaliatory tariffs set for July 14th, or sooner. These actions follow recent court rulings against...
NPR correspondent Jackie Lay reports from Warsaw, Poland, on a massive rally of Law and Justice Party (PiS) supporters celebrating the 1000th anniversary of Poland's first king's coronation. The event, held ahead of a crucial election, showcased fervent nationalism with attendees displaying numerous Polish flags and traditional costumes. ...
Concerns are rising about the preparedness of US agencies for the upcoming hurricane season. Significant staff cuts at FEMA, including a one-third reduction in full-time employees and a loss of experienced personnel, have raised alarms. While FEMA and NOAA claim readiness, experts warn of diminished capacity and potential...
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old progressive candidate for New York City mayor, is surging in the polls, challenging front-runner Andrew Cuomo. His popularity stems from a strong ground game with over 20,000 young volunteers, populist policies like rent freezes and free childcare funded by increased taxes on the wealthy, and...
President Trump announced a doubling of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50%, effective Wednesday. This decision, announced during a visit to a Pennsylvania steel plant, aims to protect the US steel industry. The announcement coincided with news of a deal involving Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel investing...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. This first meeting since Merz took office will cover the Ukraine war, Middle East issues, and trade policy. Prior to the meeting, Merz publicly clashed with Trump's team regarding interference in...
CPAC conferences in Poland and Hungary, backed by the US, saw nationalist leaders like Viktor Orban promote a conservative vision for Europe. Speakers criticized the EU's Green Deal and mass immigration, advocating for a return to traditional values. The events, timed ahead of Poland's election, aimed to bolster...
Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" significantly favors the wealthy, increasing their tax breaks while simultaneously reducing benefits for lower-income individuals. The bill cuts Medicaid funding by $880 billion, potentially impacting over 10 million people's health insurance. It also includes provisions that weaken the rule of law, boost private...
Turkish authorities have arrested dozens of people, including opposition party members and municipal mayors, in Istanbul and Adana on corruption charges. This is the fifth wave of arrests targeting President Erdogan's opponents, following the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival. Imamoglu, from the CHP party,...
