Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Congress that the U.S. might exhaust its borrowing authority by August, urging them to raise the debt ceiling by mid-July to prevent an economic crisis. Bessent cited uncertainty in the exact date but stressed the urgency given Congress's upcoming August recess. Republicans, while...
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer joined French President Macron, Polish PM Tusk, and German Chancellor Merz in Kyiv, urging Russia for a 30-day ceasefire. This joint visit, a symbolic counterpoint to Russia's Victory Day celebrations, aims to increase pressure on Russia. The leaders will participate in a...
Mexico has filed a lawsuit against Google for altering the Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America" on its US maps. This follows a US House Republican bill to officially rename the gulf, a move opposed by Democrats and unlikely to pass the Senate. Mexico argues the US...
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller stated the Trump administration is considering suspending the writ of habeas corpus, the right to challenge unlawful detention. This action, Miller suggested, is being considered as a response to illegal immigration, citing the Constitution's allowance for suspension during invasion. He...
President Trump plans to reintroduce a 'most-favored nation' policy next week aiming to lower US drug prices by linking them to prices in other wealthy nations. This move, previously blocked, could significantly impact the pharmaceutical industry and is expected to be popular with Trump's base. The administration's increased...
A federal judge in San Francisco is poised to temporarily halt President Trump's extensive federal government restructuring plan. A lawsuit filed by labor unions, nonprofits, and local governments argues the plan, involving mass layoffs and program closures, violates the Constitution by bypassing Congressional authorization. The judge, agreeing with the...
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing at an ICE detention center in New Jersey while accompanying Democratic Congress members on a visit to conduct federal oversight. The group alleges the facility reopened illegally. Baraka's arrest was confirmed by the acting US attorney, Alina Habba, who stated...
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a gubernatorial candidate, was arrested Friday for trespassing at an ICE detention facility. Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba stated Baraka ignored warnings to leave. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, present during the arrest, said they sought an emergency bail hearing. Gov. Phil Murphy...
Stephen Miller, a top Trump advisor, stated the administration is exploring ways to end due process for unauthorized immigrants, citing the Constitution's allowance for habeas corpus suspension during invasion. Miller claims courts are obstructing deportation efforts. President Trump, echoing this sentiment, expressed frustration with the courts' delays, despite the...
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday for trespassing at a re-opened ICE detention center in Newark, NJ, while protesting alongside three New Jersey Democratic Representatives. Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba stated Baraka ignored warnings to leave. While the Representatives were allowed access for oversight, Baraka was not....
