Professor Ali Khan, a Muslim scholar in India, was detained for sedition over a social media post praising a female Colonel. The post, which also criticized right-wing commentators and the BJP's politics, prompted an FIR alleging "anti-national" remarks. However, the Haryana State Women Commission Chairperson, who filed the complaint,...
Rep. Chip Roy, a fiscal conservative, is the key holdout against President Trump's reconciliation bill. Roy, despite facing pressure from Trump and his party, demands significant spending cuts, particularly to Medicaid. While negotiations are ongoing, Roy's opposition could derail the bill, requiring only a few more Republican...
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Virginia Democrat and ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, passed away at 75. His death follows a recent announcement that his cancer had returned, prompting his decision to forgo reelection in 2026. Connolly served in Congress since 2009, previously holding a prominent position...
International students at US universities, particularly those of Palestinian descent, are facing deportation threats for their pro-Palestinian activism. Following the arrests of several students, others are grappling with the decision to continue protesting despite the risk of visa cancellation and detention. Fear of being targeted by pro-Israel groups...
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk region bordering Ukraine for the first time since April, following a Ukrainian incursion last year. The Kremlin confirmed the visit, during which Putin inspected the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant-2 and met with volunteers. He also addressed concerns from displaced residents regarding...
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Russia's Kursk region, bordering Ukraine, for the first time since Moscow claimed to have retaken it from Ukrainian forces last month. The visit, seemingly aimed at projecting Russian control amidst ongoing conflict and ceasefire proposals, included a stop at a nuclear power plant and...
Jimmy Kimmel criticized President Trump's proposed bill, highlighting its potential to increase the national debt, cut essential services, and eliminate sales tax on gun silencers. Kimmel satirically linked the bill's provisions to the administration's dismissal of climate scientists, arguing that ignoring problems doesn't solve them. He used humor to...
House Republicans propose slashing nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and food stamps, impacting millions. The cuts, part of a broader agenda, would significantly reduce federal support, potentially leading to coverage losses for vulnerable populations, including children and seniors. Work requirements for Medicaid recipients would be implemented, adding bureaucratic...
President Trump will meet with South African President Ramaphosa at the White House to urge the rollback of South Africa's racial equity laws and increased protection for Afrikaners. This follows the recent resettlement of Afrikaners in the US as refugees, a move that has heightened tensions between the two...
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's testimony to Congress regarding COVID-19 nursing home deaths. The probe follows a Republican-led House referral alleging Cuomo lied under oath, claiming he wasn't involved in drafting a state report on the issue, despite evidence suggesting...
