4,000 California National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles by President Trump remain unpaid due to delayed activation orders. This has left soldiers without pay, benefits, and adequate living conditions, including some sleeping outdoors. Defense officials attribute the issue to the chaotic and sudden deployment. While back pay...
Senator Rand Paul accuses the White House of petty vindictiveness after his family was disinvited from the annual White House picnic. Paul, a critic of President Trump's bill, believes the disinvitation is a retaliatory measure for his opposition. He cites the increasing national debt as his primary concern...
President Trump is set to sign legislation blocking California's 2035 ban on new gas-powered car sales, along with measures curbing state emissions policies. This action, supported by automakers and trucking groups, counters California's stricter environmental regulations. The White House cites the Congressional Review Act as justification, despite a...
Scotland's budget will increase by £2.9 billion annually due to the UK government's spending review, reaching £52 billion by 2029. While the Treasury highlights this as the largest real-terms settlement since devolution, Scotland's Finance Secretary claims a shortfall of over £1 billion. The review includes funding for projects...
Los Angeles witnessed several days of protests against federal immigration raids, marked by clashes between protesters and law enforcement. Images of burning vehicles and street violence dominated media coverage, leading President Trump to declare the city "out of control." While some view the protests as a response to...
The EPA, under Administrator Lee Zeldin, proposed repealing Biden-era regulations on power plant emissions. These proposals target greenhouse gas standards under the Clean Air Act and amendments to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). The EPA argues these regulations raise energy costs for Americans and hinder energy...
Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways and President Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), faced Senate questioning regarding his company's past attempt to reduce the required flight hours for pilot certification. This effort, rejected by the FAA in 2022, sparked concerns given recent aviation safety incidents....
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking the Trump administration's attempt to deport or detain Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil based on Secretary of State Rubio's national security determination. The judge ruled that Khalil's detention stems from Rubio's decision, not other alleged immigration violations. The injunction...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government faces a potential collapse after the opposition submitted a bill to dissolve parliament. Ultra-Orthodox coalition partners, angered by the government's failure to pass a military service exemption law, threaten to support the dissolution, triggering early elections. This comes amidst the ongoing war in...
A Quinnipiac University poll reveals widespread opposition to the GOP's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', with 53% of voters disapproving. Support is strong among Republicans (67%), while Democrats (89%) and Independents (57%) largely oppose it. The poll also shows low approval ratings for President Trump across various issues,...
