The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested 20,000 National Guard troops from the Pentagon to aid in deporting undocumented immigrants. A U.S. official confirmed the request, currently under review by military lawyers. Governors would be asked for volunteer troops, whose exact role remains unclear, ranging from transportation...
President Trump visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, his first known visit to a mosque as president. The visit, part of a larger Middle East diplomatic tour, included customary respectful gestures. Trump's visit follows previous visits by his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, as...
President Trump concluded a Middle East trip boasting over $1 trillion in new US-Middle East deals. Key agreements include a $243.5 billion (potentially $1.2 trillion) investment pact with Qatar, encompassing military hardware and Boeing aircraft purchases. The UAE will co-build a massive AI data center, while Saudi Arabia...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed Washington's impatience for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine, stating a willingness to consider any mechanism for lasting peace. He emphasized the difficulty of the situation but highlighted a commitment to finding a solution. Rubio also mentioned President Trump's...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested over 20,000 National Guard members to assist with the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement. This request follows President Trump's directive to DHS to bolster its personnel. The Pentagon is reviewing the request, the implications of which remain unclear, including the specific...
Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) expressed strong concerns over President Trump's plan to accept a $400 million Qatari jet as the new Air Force One. Collins cited potential security risks, including possible listening devices, and ethical and constitutional issues. She argued the plan is an inappropriate solution to Boeing's delayed...
The Supreme Court heard arguments on President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship, which lower courts blocked as unconstitutional. Justices debated whether a single judge can issue nationwide injunctions, expressing concerns about both judicial overreach and the order's legality. The administration argued for limiting injunctions, while opponents highlighted...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning fluoride in public water systems, effective July 1st. This makes Florida the second state, after Utah, to enact such a ban. The decision comes despite opposition from dentists and public health advocates who highlight fluoride's role in preventing tooth decay....
NJ Transit faces a potential rail strike at midnight Thursday, threatening major service disruptions. The union, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, is in negotiations with NJ Transit, but a deal isn't guaranteed. Commuters are scrambling for alternatives, facing increased costs and significant inconvenience. Reduced service begins Friday if...
Missouri lawmakers passed a referendum to repeal a recently approved abortion rights amendment, effectively reinstating a near-total abortion ban. The referendum, scheduled for the November 2026 ballot, would overturn a constitutional amendment passed just six months prior that protected abortion access. The move sparked protests from abortion rights...
