President Trump lightheartedly recounted a past assassination attempt at a private dinner for $TRUMP memecoin investors. A balloon popping during his speech prompted the president to joke about a rifle shot that grazed him at a 2024 rally, drawing parallels to a similar incident involving Ronald Reagan. The...
President Trump addressed West Point graduates, boasting about rebuilding the military and ending "forever wars." He credited his administration with record peacetime recruitment and eliminating "woke" policies like DEI initiatives and critical race theory from military academies. Trump's claims of a dramatic recruitment surge were partially disputed by CBS...
Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza strongly criticized the appointment of Maj. Gen. David Zini as the new Shin Bet head after reports surfaced of his opposition to hostage deals, calling it a 'forever war'. Zini's lack of intelligence experience and reported comments sparked outrage, with critics alleging the...
President Trump's choices for U.S. attorneys in Nevada, New York, and New Jersey face strong opposition from Democratic senators. These senators can use their "blue slip" power to block confirmations, citing concerns about the nominees' qualifications and the politicization of the Justice Department. The dispute highlights the tension...
Donald Trump will address West Point graduates on Saturday. His administration's right-wing agenda has led to the disbandment of student clubs, book removals, and a faculty resignation at military academies. This follows a $540 billion investment in a missile defense system and plans for a Washington D.C. military...
President Trump delivered the commencement address at West Point's graduation ceremony, congratulating the cadets while heavily incorporating political messaging. He boasted about rebuilding the military, claimed a 'mandate' from the 2024 election, and criticized past administrations' military involvement. Trump also praised individual cadets' achievements and pardoned several for disciplinary...
President Trump threatens to impose 50% tariffs on all EU imports starting June 1st, escalating his global trade war. This risky move, seen as a bullying tactic by some, aims to pressure the EU into concessions. While the US Treasury suggests room for negotiation, economists warn of increased uncertainty....
Poland's presidential runoff election between Rafal Trzaskowski and Patryk Jaki is incredibly close, with the outcome potentially shifting the political landscape. Trzaskowski narrowly led in the first round, but the strong showing of far-right candidates could sway the vote. Trzaskowski needs to mobilize his base and appeal to...
A Guatemalan asylum seeker, O.C.G., wrongly deported to Mexico and then Guatemala, will be returned to the US after a judge ruled his deportation lacked due process. O.C.G. had reported violence and rape in Mexico and Guatemala. This is at least the third instance where the Trump administration has...
Former President Trump faces potential legal trouble for using the presidential seal at a private event promoting his $TRUMP memecoin. The event, held at his Virginia golf club, featured 220 investors, some potentially foreign nationals. House members have requested a Justice Department inquiry into potential violations of bribery...
