Seventeen family members of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, a notorious drug lord, were allowed entry into the U.S. after a deal negotiated with the Trump administration. This was confirmed by Mexican security secretary Omar García Harfuch, who stated the family members weren't wanted in Mexico. The deal, which...
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Thursday regarding President Trump's attempt to overturn nationwide injunctions blocking his executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. Trump's order seeks to limit citizenship to children of legal permanent residents, contradicting the 14th Amendment's interpretation...
Rep. Shri Thanedar temporarily withdrew his impeachment resolution against President Trump, citing a need to add articles regarding a potential gift from Qatar. Despite securing a House vote, the move angered both Democratic and Republican leaders, who deemed it a distraction from pressing issues like healthcare. Thanedar maintains...
A proposed US budget bill includes a Republican-backed provision temporarily barring states from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) for ten years. This would prevent states from enacting laws to mitigate biases or harms caused by AI in areas like hiring, housing, and public benefits. The move, added at the...
A proposed $20 billion federal school voucher program, championed by Republicans, aims to help families pay for private school tuition nationwide. The plan uses tax credits to incentivize private donations to scholarship organizations, potentially benefiting students from families with incomes up to 300% of the area median. While...
Ukrainian President Zelensky will travel to Turkey for peace talks on Thursday, aiming for a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Putin. However, the Kremlin announced that Putin will not attend; instead, presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky will lead the Russian delegation. Zelensky had previously stated he would attend only...
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a GOP tax breaks bill after an all-night session, overcoming significant Democratic opposition. However, internal Republican divisions remain. Conservative factions criticize insufficient Medicaid cuts, while lawmakers from high-tax states demand increased SALT deductions. Speaker Mike Johnson aims for passage by...
Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a 19-year-old Georgia college student, was mistakenly detained by ICE following a traffic stop. Despite dropped charges, DHS insists she and her father self-deport, citing illegal entry. The agency offered them $1000 each and a flight to Mexico. Arias-Cristobal, who arrived in the US at age...
President Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Casey Means, advocates for the therapeutic use of unproven psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, despite their illegal status under federal law. Means' book and newsletter detail personal experiences with psilocybin, suggesting benefits for mental health and personal growth. This recommendation contrasts with the...
Donald Trump's meeting with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh has sparked hope for normalized relations between the US and Syria. The unexpected encounter, facilitated by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Erdogan, led to Trump lifting US sanctions on Syria. Trump described Sharaa...
