A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order halting widespread federal government layoffs planned by the Trump administration. The order, lasting at least 14 days, prevents agencies from issuing reduction-in-force notices until May 23rd. Judge Susan Illston ruled the administration likely acted unlawfully, lacking constitutional or statutory authority for...
Columbia University students protested Israel's actions in Gaza, leading to arrests, including Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard's daughter, Ramona Sarsgaard. Dozens were arrested for trespassing after occupying a library, renaming it the "Basel al-Araj People’s University." Four student journalists covering the protest were temporarily suspended but later reinstated....
The Trump administration is relocating a small group of white South African Afrikaners to the U.S. as refugees, citing persecution. This is despite the South African government's denial of such persecution and claims that Afrikaners are among the most economically privileged. The U.S. justification focuses on farm attacks...
A joint operation between federal immigration officials and the Tennessee Highway Patrol in Nashville resulted in the detention of over 100 immigrants. The operation, part of a broader national effort to increase deportations, involved 588 traffic stops. While authorities claim stops were based on driving infractions, immigrant rights groups...
Kyiv hosted a meeting of global leaders, including the UK Prime Minister, pushing for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The coalition, dubbed the "coalition of the willing," threatened "massive" sanctions against Russia if it refuses. While acknowledging the talks weren't conclusive, the UK Prime Minister...
Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, known for her staunch loyalty to Donald Trump, has been nominated as the interim federal prosecutor for Washington D.C. Pirro's lack of recent government legal experience and history of controversial statements on Fox News have raised concerns. This appointment follows the controversial...
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller stated that the Trump administration is exploring the suspension of habeas corpus, the right to challenge detention, for migrants. Miller cited the Constitution's allowance for suspension during invasion, arguing the current situation constitutes one. However, this would require overcoming significant...
India has declared that future terrorist attacks will be considered acts of war, prompting a strong warning to Pakistan. This decision, endorsed by PM Modi and top military officials, follows the successful anti-terror operation 'Operation Sindoor'. Intelligence agencies detailed the terrorists eliminated, including those involved in the 1999...
A federal judge in California issued a 14-day temporary restraining order halting the Trump administration's large-scale government restructuring plan. Judge Susan Illston sided with unions and other plaintiffs who argued the administration lacked congressional authorization for mass layoffs and agency overhauls. The ruling, impacting various agencies like the National...
US and Chinese officials have begun trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland, marking the first face-to-face discussions since President Trump imposed new tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leads the US delegation, while China is represented by Vice Premier He Lifeng. The talks aim to resolve the trade war that...
