A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated a court order by deporting migrants to countries without sufficient due process. Eight migrants were deported, at least one to South Sudan, despite a preliminary injunction against such actions. The judge left open the possibility of contempt charges. The...
The Trump administration has accepted a Boeing 747 jet gifted by Qatar, intended as a replacement for the delayed Air Force One. Defense Secretary Hegseth confirmed the acceptance, stating it complies with regulations. President Trump lauded the gift, despite criticism from Democrats who allege bribery and concerns from...
Italy has tightened its citizenship laws for descendants of Italian citizens. Previously, any ancestor after 1861 qualified. The new law, passed Tuesday, requires applicants to have at least one parent or grandparent who was an Italian citizen by birth. The government aims to strengthen the Italy-citizen connection,...
The Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court to halt a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). A watchdog group, CREW, sued DOGE for access to its records. A lower court ruled DOGE should likely be subject to FOIA, citing the...
Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a 1,116-page tax and policy overhaul, faces House hurdles. While providing overall household benefits, analysis reveals disproportionate advantages for high-income earners ($217,000+), receiving over two-thirds of tax cuts. Conversely, low-income households ($17,000-$51,000) would lose approximately $700, primarily due to cuts in programs...
G7 finance ministers are meeting in Banff, Canada, amid tensions stemming from President Trump's tariffs. The meeting, typically amicable, faces disagreements due to the tariffs' impact on global growth, particularly affecting Canada and the EU. While initial trade deals exist with some G7 members, Canada remains subject to...
The US Air Force will upgrade a $200 million Boeing 747, gifted by Qatar, to potentially serve as a new Air Force One for President Trump. The Pentagon confirmed the acceptance of the aircraft, emphasizing the need for extensive modifications to meet security and operational requirements for presidential transport....
The Pentagon has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One. The Air Force will modify the aircraft to meet presidential transport security standards. This acceptance comes while Boeing continues to build two new presidential planes, which have experienced significant delays. The...
Andrew Cuomo, a candidate for New York City mayor, denounced a Justice Department criminal investigation into his testimony regarding COVID-19 pandemic actions as governor. Cuomo's spokesman, Rich Azzopardi, called it 'lawfare and election interference,' echoing criticisms of similar tactics under the Trump administration. The investigation stems from a New...
The Justice Department, under the Trump administration, is dropping investigations into police misconduct in several cities, including Minneapolis, Louisville, Phoenix, Trenton, Memphis, Mount Vernon, Oklahoma City, and Louisiana State Police. This reverses the Biden administration's use of consent decrees to hold police accountable. The decision comes days before...
