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.
Trump’s Plan to Accept Luxury Jet From Qatar Strains Bounds of Propriety
The second Trump administration is blowing through limits on the mixing of public office and personal benefits. Go to Source Author: Charlie Savage https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
At Trump’s Justice Dept., Bondi Embraces Role of TV Messenger
Attorney General Pam Bondi has adopted a conspicuously performative approach, willing to execute White House directives with little fuss. Go to Source Author: Glenn Thrush https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Tariff Truce With China Demonstrates the Limits of Trump’s Aggression
President Trump’s triple-digit tariffs on Chinese products disrupted global trade — but haven’t appeared to result in major concessions from Beijing. Go to Source Author: Ana Swanson and Alan Rappeport …
US-China Tariff Pause Spurs Stock Market Surge
The S&P 500 logged its biggest gain in over a month after American and Chinese officials signaled a de-escalation in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Go …
Trump Signs Executive Order Asking Companies to Lower Drug Prices
The president has long complained that the United States pays more for medicines than other wealthy countries. But he offered no clear legal authority to mandate lower prices. Go to …
Auction to Dine With Trump Creates Foreign Influence Opportunity
When the bidding stops Monday, the top buyers of a Trump family crypto coin will win a tour of the White House. Go to Source Author: Eric Lipton and David …
India-Pakistan ceasefire holds. But the battle lines have changed.
Pakistani officials have said Saturday’s ceasefire with India reestablished deterrence. But New Delhi insists the rules of engagement have irrevocably changed. Go to Source Author: Rick Noack, Niha Masih, Shaiq …
Trump administration investigates L.A. County over federal benefits for unauthorized immigrants
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Los Angeles field office issues a Title 8 subpoena to California’s Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants. Read full story Author: Jenny Jarvie
Investigation into false evacuation alerts sent during L.A. fires places blame, calls for more regulation
The alerts were intended for a small group of residents near Calabasas, but stoked panic and confusion as they were blasted out repeatedly to a much larger area. Read full …
Sam Altman’s eye-scanning orbs have arrived, sparking curiosity and fear
World made its official U.S. debut, allowing people to scan their eyes in Los Angeles, San Francsico, Austin, Atlanta Nashville and Miami, to verify they’re human. As AI makes it …
Pope Leo hails journalists, decries polarizing language
In his first encounter with journalists as pope, Leo called on the news media to highlight the “voices of the weak who have no voice.” Go to Source Author: Anthony …
Ukraine works with Europe to ready new Russia sanctions after no ceasefire
Russia has called for direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, but Ukraine’s European allies maintain Putin needs to be pressured into a ceasefire first. Go to Source Author: Isobel Koshiw, …
PM promises migration drop as he unveils plans for ‘tightened’ visa rules
Plans to ban the recruitment of care workers from overseas are among efforts to curb near record net migration. Read full story Author:
Police investigate fire at PM Starmer’s house in north London
A fire was reported in the early hours of the morning and brought under control 20 minutes later. Read full story Author:
Ex-UK Special Forces troops break silence on ‘war crimes’ by colleagues
Veterans who served with the SAS and SBS give BBC Panorama eyewitness accounts of alleged executions. Read full story Author:
Israel prepares to receive American hostage Edan Alexander from Hamas
Hamas agreed to release Alexander, the last living U.S. hostage in Gaza, after talks with the Trump administration. His parents are en route from New Jersey. Go to Source Author: …
Kurdish militant group PKK says it will end armed struggle against Turkey
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party said it will disarm and disband as part of a peace initiative with Turkey, the PKK-affiliated Firat News Agency reported. Go to Source Author: Victoria Craw, …
U.S. and China Reach Deal to Temporarily Slash Tariffs
The 145 percent U.S. tariff on Chinese goods will come down to 30 percent under the deal. The U.S. Treasury secretary said “neither side wanted a decoupling.” Go to Source …
Global Stocks Jump After U.S. and China Cut Tariffs
A temporary reduction in punishing tariffs, agreed after weekend talks between American and Chinese officials, signaled a de-escalation in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Go to …
The network evening news is in flux: Why an American TV institution is under pressure
Anchor changes are disrupting one of the last true habits of traditional TV viewing. Two of the three network evening newscasts are undergoing major overhauls. Read full story Author: Stephen …