California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly criticized President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles without his consent. Newsom declared the deployment unlawful, demanding on X (formerly Twitter) that Trump rescind the order and return control of the troops to the state. This action is highly unusual, as...
World Pride 2025 in Washington, DC, celebrated the LGBTQ+ community's 50th anniversary of Pride in the nation's capital. The event, featuring a parade, concerts, and a march, highlighted the global fight for equality and visibility. Attendees expressed concerns about the Trump administration's actions impacting LGBTQ+ rights, including restrictions...
President Trump's new executive order, effective June 9th, bans travel from 12 countries deemed to have insufficient security screening. This more methodical approach follows earlier attempts to restrict travel from nations considered national security risks. The order marks a revival of a controversial immigration policy from Trump's first term,...
House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed Elon Musk's criticism of the GOP's tax and budget bill, emphasizing its benefits for hardworking Americans. Johnson downplayed Musk's influence, citing minimal public backlash. He and other Republicans, including the White House budget chief, disputed the Congressional Budget Office's deficit projections, arguing that...
Governor Greg Abbott activated Texas emergency resources ahead of severe storms predicted to hit North Texas Sunday night. The storms are expected to bring damaging winds up to 70 mph, hail, and a low but present risk of tornadoes. The activation includes resources for flash flooding and heavy...
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is the only minister yet to finalize a funding deal with the Treasury before Wednesday's Spending Review. While police budgets are expected to increase over the next three years, concerns remain about sufficient funds for promised new recruits. Other departments, including housing and...
Central European University (CEU), founded by George Soros, operates in exile in Vienna after being forced out of Budapest by Hungary's government. The CEU's situation is raising concerns in the US as the Trump administration intensifies pressure on American universities. Observers in Vienna and the US see parallels...
ABC News veteran Terry Moran was suspended after posting a strongly worded critique of President Trump and Stephen Miller on X, calling them "world-class haters." Moran later deleted the post. White House officials condemned the remarks, urging ABC to take action. ABC News stated Moran's post violated their...
During his first 100 days, President Trump's actions prompted widespread anticipatory compliance from various institutions, including universities, corporations, and media outlets, fearing repercussions from withholding federal funds or facing legal challenges. This compliance, however, paves the way for autocracy. Examples include universities censoring coursework, companies scaling back DEI...
The House's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" faces criticism for its regressive tax cuts funded by cuts to healthcare, impacting 16 million people. The bill adds $2.4 trillion to the deficit over 10 years, fueling concerns of a debt crisis and potential Medicare cuts. Significant spending increases target...
