President Trump is engaged in a public feud with Bruce Springsteen, escalating after Springsteen criticized the Trump administration during his European tour. Trump responded with angry accusations, including a claim that Springsteen received illegal campaign contributions from Kamala Harris, and shared a doctored video seemingly depicting him knocking Springsteen...
Wyoming's Freedom Caucus, advocating for "local control," is undermining local governments by threatening to cut funding for associations of local elected officials who resist their initiatives. The Caucus, despite claiming to represent grassroots interests, is accused of hypocrisy for targeting these associations while operating similarly as an association itself....
The Justice Department under the Trump administration is abandoning federal oversight of several police departments, including Minneapolis and Louisville. This action involves dropping cases related to police violence against Black individuals and reversing Biden-era findings of constitutional rights violations. The decision comes just days before the fifth anniversary of...
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), 75, passed away Wednesday after a battle with esophageal cancer. His family announced his peaceful passing at home. Connolly, a long-serving Congressman since 2008, was the top Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform until recently stepping down due to his...
A federal judge ordered an emergency hearing after the Trump administration deported eight individuals convicted of crimes to South Sudan and other undisclosed locations, defying a court order. The judge ruled that the administration must retain custody of those deported to ensure their return if the deportations are deemed...
Former President Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House. This is Trump's first meeting with a foreign leader since his Middle East trip. The meeting is particularly sensitive due to strained US-South Africa relations, stemming from the recent expulsion of South Africa's ambassador...
Japan's Agriculture Minister, Taku Eto, resigned Wednesday following backlash over his comment that he "never had to buy rice" due to receiving gifts. His remark, made amidst record-high rice prices, was deemed insensitive to the public's economic struggles. The resignation adds to the challenges faced by Prime Minister...
Newly released emails reveal that Joe Kent, Tulsi Gabbard's chief of staff, directed intelligence analysts to revise a February assessment on Venezuela's ties to a criminal gang. Kent's emails, obtained by the New York Times, instructed analysts to rewrite the assessment to protect Gabbard and President Trump from criticism....
Senate Republicans plan a Wednesday vote to overturn California's 2035 gas vehicle ban using the Congressional Review Act. This action, despite rulings against its applicability, aims to nullify federal waivers enabling California's emissions regulations. Democrats argue this move prioritizes big oil interests over public health and undermines Senate procedure....
59 White South Africans were granted refugee status in the US, a move that has strained US-South Africa relations. President Ramaphosa will meet with President Trump to address this, along with broader economic issues. However, some Afrikaners reject refugee status, instead seeking US support to combat crime or...
