Former New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, who served during the 9/11 attacks, died at 69. The NYPD and others mourned his passing, remembering his service and contributions to the city's recovery. Kerik, a Trump ally, faced legal troubles including tax fraud and lying to officials, receiving a...
The Trump administration labeled eight Maryland counties and Baltimore City as "sanctuary jurisdictions," claiming they obstruct federal immigration law enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cited factors like compliance with federal law and protections for undocumented immigrants. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott denied the city's sanctuary status, emphasizing their...
Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the last surviving grandson of U.S. President John Tyler, passed away at age 96. Tyler, a successful chemical engineer, dedicated his later life to preserving historical sites, notably Sherwood Forest, his family's ancestral home, and Fort Pocahontas. He is remembered for his generosity and contributions to...
The Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) report, spearheaded by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., contains numerous citation errors. ABC News confirmed that several cited studies do not exist, a fact acknowledged by researchers and journals. The White House attributed the mistakes to formatting issues and...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has listed over 500 'sanctuary jurisdictions', including ten Nebraska counties, for allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement. The DHS claims these jurisdictions are non-compliant and may be violating federal statutes. Nebraska Sheriff Joseph Smith disputes the listing for his counties, citing an error and claiming...
Despite publicly advocating for FEMA's elimination, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has quietly taken steps to maintain its operational capacity. Noem approved retaining 2,652 key FEMA employees and pushed for the approval of disaster reimbursement requests from 10 states, totaling 20% of all such approvals during Trump's second term....
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a list of over 500 'sanctuary jurisdictions' deemed noncompliant with federal immigration enforcement. Secretary Kristi Noem claims these jurisdictions endanger Americans by protecting criminal illegal aliens. The Trump administration, aiming to fulfill its mass deportation agenda, compiled the list based...
A federal appeals court temporarily reinstated President Trump's tariffs, reversing a lower court's decision that deemed them unauthorized. The Court of International Trade had ruled Trump lacked the authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose the tariffs. The appeals court's action is a procedural stay,...
Israel approved the expansion of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, the largest since the Oslo Accords. This move, described as de facto annexation, includes establishing settlements in areas previously withdrawn from and legalizing existing outposts. The Israeli government stated the expansion aims to reinforce...
The State Department notified Congress of a major reorganization, including an 18% staff reduction and cuts to programs beyond those previously announced. This reflects the Trump administration's aim to reshape American diplomacy and shrink the government. The restructuring eliminates divisions overseeing Afghanistan efforts, refugee and immigration programs, and...
