The Justice Department issued a legal opinion asserting that presidents possess the authority to revoke national monument designations made by predecessors. This challenges a 1938 ruling against rescission under the Antiquities Act. The opinion could justify significant reductions in protected land, potentially aiding fossil fuel development. The memo...
Republicans face a crucial deadline to raise the debt ceiling by mid-July to avoid a potential economic default. Their plan hinges on passing a large domestic policy bill, which they are attempting to pass using reconciliation to avoid a Senate filibuster. There's reportedly no backup plan if the...
A Pew Research Center survey across 24 countries reveals largely negative international views of President Donald Trump. Majorities in most nations lack confidence in his handling of global issues, including the Russia-Ukraine war and climate change. While considered a strong leader by majorities in some countries, he's frequently...
Millions are expected to participate in nationwide "No Kings" protests on June 14th, opposing President Trump's militarized birthday parade and authoritarian actions. The protests, planned for months and exceeding the scale of April's "Hands Off!" demonstrations, will occur across the US and globally. While avoiding Trump's parade route,...
President Trump urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to cease the Gaza conflict and refrain from discussing an Iranian attack during a Monday phone call. This follows Washington's efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire and a nuclear deal with Iran. While Israel reports progress in ceasefire negotiations, Hamas seeks stronger...
Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the administration's contrasting responses to the January 6th Capitol riot and recent Los Angeles protests. She argued the situations were vastly different, emphasizing ongoing violence in Los Angeles. This contrasts with President Trump's pardons for hundreds of January 6th rioters, including many who...
Air Force General Gregory Guillot clarified that National Guard troops and Marines deployed in Los Angeles lack arrest powers. Their mission focuses solely on protecting federal property and personnel, not law enforcement. While trained in crowd control and de-escalation, they can only detain individuals temporarily in extreme circumstances,...
Hong Kong police issued a warning against the mobile game "Reversed Front: Bonfire," alleging it promotes armed revolution and violates the city's national security law. Authorities claim the game incites hatred towards central authorities and encourages secession and subversion. The game, published by ESC Taiwan, allows players to...
Facing unpredictable US policies under the Trump administration, key US allies like Britain, France, Canada, and Japan are strengthening their bilateral ties. These 'middle powers' are forging new trade deals, implementing joint sanctions (e.g., against Israel), and coordinating military agreements, effectively bypassing the US in some instances. This shift...
The Fulbright program's board of directors resigned en masse, citing political interference from the Trump administration. The State Department allegedly canceled nearly 200 American scholarships and is reviewing 1,200 foreign scholar applications, based on research topics, defying the board's selections. This action, according to Senator Shaheen and others,...
