A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from withholding billions in transportation funding from states refusing to cooperate with immigration enforcement. Chief U.S. District Judge John McConnell ruled that the administration's conditions, imposed by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, lacked a plausible connection to the funding's...
A federal appeals court upheld President Trump's deployment of roughly 4,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, overturning a lower court ruling. The 9th Circuit court's decision allows the troops, deployed under Title 10 to protect federal property during immigration enforcement protests, to remain. California Governor Newsom had...
Top Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, are offering weak or even supportive responses to President Trump's potential war with Iran. While some Democrats advocate for a War Powers Resolution, leading figures are failing to mount significant opposition, with some even tacitly...
On Juneteenth, former President Trump criticized the number of US holidays, claiming they cost billions and are unwanted by workers. He posted this on Truth Social, stating it must change to "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN." The White House press secretary confirmed Trump wasn't issuing a Juneteenth proclamation. ...
President Trump's repeated use of a "two-week deadline" for decisions, particularly regarding Iran and previously Russia-Ukraine, has drawn criticism. CNN highlighted instances where Trump set similar deadlines without action. His press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, attributed the pattern to a pursuit of diplomatic solutions, citing past negotiations following such...
Health experts criticize Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s dismissal of members from the CDC's independent vaccine advisory panel. Dr. Jerome Adams, former Surgeon General, expresses concern that this action will erode public trust in vaccine recommendations and potentially lead to a resurgence of preventable diseases. He highlights...
President Trump extended the deadline for a TikTok ban in the US by 90 days, marking the third such extension. This allows more time to negotiate a deal transferring TikTok's ownership to an American company. While the legal basis for the extensions is unclear, no legal challenges have...
President Trump is facing intense pressure regarding potential U.S. military action against Iran, alongside Israel. Domestically, Republicans are divided, with some urging aggression while others advocate restraint. Public opinion is split, and Democrats are raising concerns about Trump's war powers. Internationally, Israel is pushing for U.S. involvement, while...
Former President Trump, who previously acknowledged Juneteenth, remained silent this year. His silence contrasts with past statements celebrating the holiday and his previous claim of making it "famous." The White House press secretary offered no explanation for the lack of commemoration, while President Biden observed the holiday in...
Budapest police banned the annual Pride march, citing a new law restricting gatherings promoting homosexuality near children. However, Mayor Gergely Karacsony defiantly declared the march will proceed as a city-organized "Day of Freedom" on June 28th. This action escalates the conflict between the nationalist government, led by Prime...
