Russia has declared Amnesty International an "undesirable organization," effectively banning its operations within the country. This move, announced by the Prosecutor General's office, is part of a broader crackdown on dissent following the Ukraine invasion. The designation criminalizes any involvement with Amnesty International, including sharing its reports online. ...
Following a two-hour phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will immediately begin ceasefire negotiations to end the war. Zelenskyy, while expressing Ukraine's desire for a full and unconditional ceasefire, urged continued US involvement in the talks. Putin confirmed Russia's willingness to...
Prominent Salvadoran human rights lawyer Ruth Eleonora López, known for defending Venezuelan deportees from the Trump administration and criticizing President Bukele, was arrested. Authorities allege embezzlement from over a decade ago, but Cristosal, her organization, claims her arrest violates due process and reflects increasing risks for human rights defenders...
President Trump's phone call with Vladimir Putin dashed hopes for a swift resolution to the Ukraine conflict. Following an earlier call for a 30-day ceasefire and sanctions threats, Trump announced on social media that Ukraine and Russia would begin negotiations, but without explicit US involvement or pressure on Russia....
President Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law Monday, a revenge porn bill championed by First Lady Melania Trump. The bill forces social media platforms to remove non-consensual explicit images and videos, including AI-generated content, within 48 hours of notification. Melania Trump highlighted the bill's importance...
A luxury Boeing 747, gifted to the US government by Qatar, awaits an overhaul in San Antonio to potentially become the next Air Force One for President Trump. The plane's arrival sparked ethical and security concerns. Experts warn that a quick retrofit could compromise national security due to...
Donald Trump alleges that the Kamala Harris presidential campaign illegally paid celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, and Bruce Springsteen for endorsements. The Harris campaign maintains that payments were for production services, not endorsements, and that all payments were properly disclosed. Winfrey and Beyoncé's mother have publicly denied receiving payments...
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer attributed the failure of the city's tornado sirens to protocol failures and unclear responsibilities, resulting in no warning before Friday's deadly tornado that killed five. The mayor stated that while a button wasn't pushed to activate the sirens, the lack of clear protocols in...
Nebraska became the first state to receive federal approval to ban SNAP (food stamp) benefits for soda and energy drinks, impacting 152,000 residents. The decision, lauded by Gov. Jim Pillen and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, aims to promote healthier eating habits among low-income families. However, anti-hunger advocates criticize...
Mayor Johnson defended his administration's diversity, stating that prioritizing Black employment benefits everyone. He argued that past neglect of Black interests hindered overall growth. However, the Justice Department, citing Johnson's comments, launched an investigation into potential discrimination against non-Black applicants in city hiring practices, questioning whether preferential treatment...
