Converting a Qatari-gifted luxury jet into a replacement Air Force One faces significant hurdles. Experts warn of hundreds of millions of dollars in retrofitting costs and up to two years to install essential security and communication systems. Concerns include potential espionage risks and vulnerabilities. While touted as...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed two lawsuits against the Trump administration, challenging a policy that would withhold billions in transportation and homeland security grants unless states comply with stricter immigration enforcement. The lawsuits, joined by 20 states, argue the policy exceeds the administration's authority and jeopardizes public safety....
Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as the "world's poorest president" for his modest lifestyle, died at 89. The ex-guerrilla leader, who served from 2010-2015, gained international recognition for his simple life, criticism of consumerism, and social reforms including marijuana legalization. His death was announced by current President...
Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, a prominent leftist leader and former guerrilla fighter, passed away at age 89. President Yamandú Orsi announced the death, without specifying the cause or location. Mujica, known for his unconventional style and modest lifestyle, had publicly disclosed an esophageal cancer diagnosis in April....
A lawsuit against the Trump administration concerning the deportation of a 2-year-old U.S. citizen and her Honduran mother to Honduras has been dropped. The family, represented by the ACLU and others, cited the trauma experienced and the need to explore all options for the child's well-being. The lawsuit alleged...
The Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 9,000 Afghan refugees, despite concerns they face deportation and death upon return. This decision, coinciding with the welcoming of Afrikaner refugees from South Africa, sparked outrage among veterans and human rights groups who deem it a betrayal of allies....
Mexico's security chief confirmed that 17 family members of Ovidio Guzmán López, son of former Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, crossed into the U.S. last week. This followed a reported deal between Guzmán López and the Trump administration, where Guzmán López may be cooperating with U.S. authorities...
Converting a Qatari-owned 747 into a new Air Force One for Donald Trump would cost over $1 billion and take years, according to aviation experts. Refurbishing the 13-year-old jet would exceed its current value and might not be completed by 2029. Experts say the project is impractical, as Boeing...
Elon Musk and David Sacks' alleged attempt to install pro-AI leadership at the US Copyright Office backfired. Donald Trump, reportedly influenced by Musk, fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter. However, their replacements, Paul Perkins and Brian Nieves, are staunchly anti-tech and backed...
President Trump's Middle East tour has yielded multi-billion dollar deals, significantly boosting his and his family's wealth. Investments in Trump-branded ventures from Gulf states, along with a Qatari donation of a Boeing 747, have contributed to this surge. His family has also profited from ventures like Truth Social...
