With the rapid dismantling of democratic institutions, the gutting of federal agencies, and a foreign policy that openly favors authoritarian regimes, the United States is no longer the world leader it once was. Instead of protecting democracy, Trump is systematically surrendering America’s global power to Russia. How much longer until the U.S. is no longer a free nation?
Is Elon Musk is an Illegal Immigrant? Yes. So is Melania Trump.
Elon Musk and Melania Trump, two of the most influential figures in the U.S., both have controversial immigration stories. While Musk’s early years in the U.S. raise questions about his work authorization, Melania’s early modeling career in the U.S. before obtaining legal status also comes under scrutiny. Let’s take a good look at the mysterious paths that both took to U.S. citizenship, and shed some light on immigration irregularities.
Was Donald “Krasnov” Trump Recruited by the KGB in 1987?
Was Donald “Krasnov” Trump recruited by the KGB in 1987? A former intelligence chief from Kazakhstan claims so, and multiple ex-KGB agents back the possibility. From surveillance in Moscow to potential kompromat, the allegations suggest Trump’s ties to Russia may go deeper than once thought.
Video shows immigration agents interrogating a Latino U.S. citizen: “I’m American, bro!”
Brian Gavidia, who was born and raised in East Los Angeles, was questioned by men wearing vests with “Border Patrol Federal Agent” written on them. Read full story Author: Brittny …
Iran retaliates against Israel with barrage of ballistic missiles
Iran fired missiles at Israel late Friday after waves of Israeli strikes killed senior Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists in Tehran. Go to Source Author: Susannah George
Live updates: Iran launches missiles in retaliation for Israeli strikes, hitting Tel Aviv
Explosions could be heard in Tel Aviv Friday night local time, as sirens rang out across Israel amid what the Israeli military said was an Iranian missile attack. Go to …
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by telephone on Friday, according to…
Go to Source Author: Michael Birnbaum
Much of Iran’s Nuclear Program Remains, at Least for Now
The first phase of the attack did not hit the most likely repository of Iran’s near-bomb-grade nuclear fuel. Go to Source Author: David E. Sanger https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump Talks Big on Global Diplomacy, but His Goals Are in Tatters
The president said he would bring a quick end to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and get China to bend on trade and Iran on its nuclear program. Instead, …
Smithsonian Museum Director Trump Said He Fired Decides to Step Down
The Smithsonian has said it retains power over personnel decisions, but Kim Sajet, the longtime director of the National Portrait Gallery, has decided to leave anyway. Go to Source Author: …
Los Angeles braces for weekend of ‘No Kings’ protests
At least a dozen groups are planning anti-Trump protests in the Los Angeles area Saturday, following eight days of immigration enforcement demonstrations. Read full story Author: Summer Lin, Rachel Uranga, …
Arellano: Sen. Alex Padilla’s crime? Being Mexican in MAGA America
The manhandling of California Sen. Alex Padilla and his subsequent depiction by conservatives as a modern-day Pancho Villa isn’t surprising one bit. Read full story Author: Gustavo Arellano
How the flags of Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala symbolize defiance against Trump’s L.A. raids
These are the people flying flags from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, South Korea and other places during the Los Angeles protests. Read full story Author: Salvador Hernandez
Iranians take stock of Israel’s destruction as officials vow revenge
Israel’s attacks across Iran killed top military commanders and targeted military sites. Israel vowed to continue strikes until it meets its objectives. Go to Source Author: Susannah George
Democrats Chase Trump’s Laser Pointer on Immigration
In his first term, Trump chased Democrats’ laser pointer; now, they’re chasing his. No issue illustrates this like immigration; it’s become the Democrats’ red dot. Whenever, wherever, and however Trump …
The Rogue’s New Gallery of Left-Wing Scoundrels
The entire career of race-baiter Al Sharpton was founded on falsehoods about the Tawana Brawley scam. Nearly everything the left told us about the Trayvon Martin fight was false. The …
Endangered NPR Never Stops Ripping Conservatives
So the House Republicans voted to end taxpayer funding for PBS and NPR. NPR CEO Katherine Maher has repeatedly claimed, in the face of avalanches of evidence, that she has …
Watch: Israel strikes targets across Iran as leaders vow to fight
Israel’s prime minister said Iran’s nuclear capability posed a “clear and present danger”, while Iran’s president promised a “powerful” response. Read full story Author:
Israel has inflicted unprecedented damage on Iran’s elite – why now?
Benjamin Netanyahu has been making the argument that Israel faces existential threat if Iran gets a nuclear bomb for many years. Read full story Author:
How the Israel-Iran conflict could affect energy prices
Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher wholesale energy prices, which can feed through to inflation. Read full story Author:
In L.A., the Divide Between Peace and Violence Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Los Angeles, a city marked by fiery and full-throated protests, adds a new chapter to that history. Go to Source Author: Richard Fausset and Mimi Dwyer https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Grieving Relatives of India Air Crash Victims Wait for Bodies to Be Identified
Families lined up for hours to give DNA samples so the authorities could match names to victims of Thursday’s crash, which killed at least 269 people. Go to Source Author: …
Israel’s Stunning Attack on Iran, and India Plane Crash Survivor Speaks
Plus, Friday’s news quiz. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Michael Simon Johnson, Will Jarvis, Jessica Metzger and Aaron Boxerman