The Trump administration labeled Maryland and several of its counties and cities as sanctuary jurisdictions, threatening to withhold unspecified federal funds. This designation stems from an executive order targeting jurisdictions limiting cooperation with federal immigration agencies. Maryland officials, including Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, pushed back against the accusations,...
Republican Senator Joni Ernst defended proposed Medicaid cuts at an Iowa town hall, responding to audience concerns about potential deaths by stating, "Well, we all are going to die." Ernst argued the bill strengthens Medicaid by removing ineligible recipients, focusing aid on the most vulnerable. She countered claims...
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy and LGBTQ+ activist Jimmy Sham was released from prison on Friday after serving over four years. Sham, a key figure in the 2019 anti-government protests, was convicted under the city's national security law for his role in an unofficial primary election. Despite his release,...
The Trump administration's list of over 500 "sanctuary jurisdictions" has drawn criticism from various communities, including those that support the president's immigration policies. Many jurisdictions, some mislabeled or misspelled, claim their inclusion is an error. Supporters of immigrant-protective policies defend their actions, citing community safety. The list's creation...
Former President Trump will celebrate a "partnership" between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel in Pittsburgh. This follows his previous opposition to a full merger. Trump claims the deal will create 70,000 jobs and add $14 billion to the economy over 14 months, keeping U.S. Steel headquartered in Pennsylvania....
Republican Senator Joni Ernst faced backlash at a town hall in Iowa after stating, "we all are going to die," while defending proposed Medicaid changes within a new spending bill. The bill, passed by the House, includes work requirements and stricter eligibility, resulting in an estimated 8.6 million fewer...
The Trump administration has escalated social media vetting for visa applicants traveling to Harvard University, citing concerns about violence and anti-Semitism. A State Department cable instructs all U.S. missions to enhance scrutiny for students, faculty, and others, examining social media presence for anti-Semitic behavior. The administration criticizes Harvard's...
Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams won a libel case against the BBC in Dublin's High Court. The case stemmed from a 2016 BBC documentary alleging Adams authorized the 2006 murder of British spy Denis Donaldson. The jury awarded Adams €100,000 in damages, rejecting the BBC's defense that...
President Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk, his chief cost cutter, at a Friday news conference. Trump praised Musk as a business innovator and presented him with a White House key. Musk, despite recent drug use allegations, will remain a presidential advisor and expressed confidence in his cost-cutting...
California Democrats urged the National Weather Service (NWS) to reinstate terminated workers and hire new forecasters, citing staffing cuts leading to reduced 24/7 operations in Sacramento and Hanford offices. These cuts, stemming from prior administration actions, leave these offices operating at half strength, jeopardizing public safety during wildfire season...
