Donald Trump is suing CBS's parent company, Paramount Global, for $20 billion, claiming "60 Minutes" deceptively edited an interview with Kamala Harris, causing him "mental anguish" and damaging his reputation. Trump alleges the editing favored Harris and misled voters. Paramount is reportedly seeking a settlement, prompting the resignation of...
Elon Musk resigned from his White House advisory role, ending his tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His departure follows significant efforts to streamline the federal bureaucracy, including thousands of layoffs and substantial spending reduction targets. Despite initial ambitions, Musk faced resistance and ultimately...
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a lower court's decision that invalidated most of President Trump's tariffs. The Trump administration had threatened to appeal to the Supreme Court if the pause wasn't granted. The appeals court's order temporarily stays the ruling, pending further review of the motions. This...
Israel announced plans to establish 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, including the legalization of unauthorized outposts. This is considered by Peace Now to be the largest expansion since the Oslo Accords. Simultaneously, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 34 Palestinians. The move...
President Trump has pardoned several celebrities, including reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, rapper NBA YoungBoy, and actor Jay Johnston, involved in the January 6th Capitol riot. Other pardons include former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (previously commuted), and rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black. The Chrisleys were...
The Supreme Court ruled to limit the scope of environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects, potentially accelerating approvals. The decision, in a case concerning a Utah oil railway, was supported by both liberal and conservative justices, though with differing reasoning. The court deemed the National Environmental Policy Act...
Elon Musk, once a close ally of President Trump, is distancing himself from the administration. Musk criticized Trump's domestic policy, lamented losing a Middle East AI deal to a competitor, and hasn't delivered on a promised $100 million campaign donation. While maintaining cordial relations, Musk's disillusionment with Washington and...
Despite prior announcements, the Trump administration's acquisition of a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar as Air Force One remains unfinalized. Legal teams are reviewing the agreement's details, focusing on a memorandum of understanding between the US and Qatar. While the plane is in the US, the transfer's...
A federal judge in Boston issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's attempt to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students. This follows a temporary restraining order issued last week. The administration's move aimed to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll students on international visas. Harvard, with nearly...
Elon Musk's 130-day stint as a special government employee leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has ended. Musk, appointed by President Trump, oversaw significant federal workforce reductions aimed at curbing spending. While he expressed concerns about Trump's recent spending bill, DOGE's work is expected to continue. ...
