Amidst stalled ceasefire talks in Gaza, President Trump proposed turning the Gaza Strip into a "freedom zone," a plan supported by Israel but rejected by Arab states and Hamas as ethnic cleansing. This proposal comes as Israel intensifies its offensive, resulting in over 53,000 Palestinian deaths, including many children....
President Trump visited Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, announcing a $42 billion arms deal and praising the strong US-Qatar relationship. He emphasized the need for Qatar's security, contrasting his approach with the Biden administration's. Trump also touted plans for new Boeing fighter jets, the F-47 and a...
US President Trump announced that a nuclear deal with Iran is imminent, stating that Iran has "sort of" agreed to terms. This follows recent talks where Iran offered concessions on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. While Trump suggested military action is avoidable, he didn't specify...
The Supreme Court heard arguments challenging birthright citizenship, with the Trump administration focusing on a technicality rather than directly contesting the 14th Amendment. Meanwhile, House Republicans are struggling to pass Trump's 'big beautiful bill', facing internal divisions and Senate skepticism. The bill includes tax cuts and Medicaid reductions....
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard fired the top two officials at the National Intelligence Council (NIC), Mike Collins and Maria Langan-Riekhof, citing opposition to President Trump. This follows the NIC's release of a report contradicting Trump's justification for deporting Venezuelan gang members. Gabbard's office claims the firings...
The House GOP is pushing a tax and spending cuts package aiming for completion before Memorial Day. Key features include making permanent individual income tax breaks from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, offering temporary relief for parents, seniors, and tipped workers. Most taxpayers would see lower...
A new NPR/Ipsos poll reveals that most Americans (53%) oppose ending birthright citizenship, contradicting President Trump's stance. While support for other hardline immigration policies, such as mass deportations, remains relatively stable, a slight softening is observed among independents. The poll highlights deep divisions on due process for undocumented...
President Trump's statement regarding avoiding 'nuclear dust' in a potential strike on Iranian nuclear facilities reflects the concerns of Gulf Arab nations. These states fear a strike on Iranian nuclear sites, including the Bushehr power plant, could cause radioactive fallout affecting neighboring countries. Trump's comments, made during a business...
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, and six others were arrested for disrupting a Senate hearing during testimony by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The protesters, opposing US support for Israel's actions in Gaza, were charged with disrupting proceedings. Cohen, known for his activism against Israeli policies, was specifically...
The Supreme Court heard arguments on a Trump administration challenge to birthright citizenship. While the challenge targets automatic citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, the primary focus is on nationwide injunctions, which block administration policies nationwide. Three lower courts deemed the executive order unconstitutional. The court's decision...
