California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide push to ban homeless encampments on public land. This stricter approach, using a model ordinance for municipalities, complements billions in state funding for housing initiatives. While not mandatory, Newsom's action signals a potential shift in Democratic policy towards homelessness, addressing the...
The French Presidential Office debunked a Russian disinformation campaign alleging that a napkin seen in a photo of European leaders visiting Kyiv was drug paraphernalia. Russian spokesperson Maria Zakharova initiated the false claim, later amplified by Russian propagandists. The Elysee Palace dismissed the accusations as absurd, emphasizing the need...
Former President Trump announced a new executive order aiming to lower prescription drug prices in the US. The order mandates the Department of Health and Human Services negotiate lower prices with drug manufacturers within 30 days, or else a new rule will tie US drug prices to lower prices...
President Trump plans to sign an executive order aiming to lower prescription drug prices by cracking down on foreign countries' pricing practices. The order will apply to various drugs and markets, potentially leading to legal challenges. It mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower...
The Supreme Court's increasing internal divisions are highlighted by its handling of cases stemming from the Trump administration. The justices' separate opinions, public appearances, and even memoirs reveal a lack of consensus. This week's hearing on birthright citizenship, the first concerning a Trump initiative since his second term,...
Trump's recent trade deals with China and the UK are non-binding, leaving much room for future negotiations and uncertainty. High US tariffs on China remain, though some reduction suggests further deals are possible. The agreements raise concerns about their impact on global trade rules and the "most-favoured nation"...
House Republicans unveiled a bill proposing significant Medicaid cuts. The legislation, including stricter eligibility and work requirements for able-bodied adults, aims to reduce spending by $715 billion by 2034, potentially leaving 8.6 million uninsured, according to the CBO. While Republicans argue the bill protects vulnerable populations, Democrats criticize...
President Trump confirmed reports that his administration will accept a Boeing 747-8 luxury plane as a gift from Qatar's royal family to replace the aging Air Force One. He claims the transaction will be public and transparent, dismissing Democratic criticism. While the Defense Department will modify the plane...
Scotland's deputy first minister, Kate Forbes, strongly criticized the UK government's stricter immigration plans, warning of severe consequences for Scotland's care system. The plans aim to reduce overseas care worker recruitment and tighten English language requirements. Care home bosses echoed Forbes' concerns, predicting closures and longer NHS waiting...
Forty-nine Afrikaners, descendants of Dutch colonists in South Africa, arrived in the US on Monday after being granted refugee status under a Trump-era executive order. The move, funded by the US government, has been met with criticism from the South African government and many South Africans who see it...
