Press groups condemn US Defense Department’s restrictive media access Policy

October 8 – Journalist organizations that cover the U.S. Department of Defense have voiced deep concern over a new set of rules that could significantly limit their access to information and reduce transparency within one of the world’s most powerful institutions. The Pentagon’s latest press access policy, which may take effect as early as next … Read more

White House says layoffs likely if shutdown talks fail to progress

White House says layoffs likely if shutdown talks fail to progress

WASHINGTON, Oct 5 – The White House has warned that mass layoffs of federal employees could begin soon if discussions between President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats to end the ongoing partial government shutdown fail to make progress. Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, indicated that the administration is preparing for significant job … Read more

US government shutdown begins as Washington’s partisan rift widens

WASHINGTON, Oct 1 – The United States government entered into a shutdown on Wednesday after lawmakers in Congress failed to strike a funding agreement, underscoring the deep partisan divide that has paralyzed Washington. The standoff has already halted crucial federal operations, sparked fears about economic disruption, and raised concerns that this shutdown could last longer … Read more

Hegseth slams ‘fat generals,’ Trump floats cities as military training grounds

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a fiery address on Tuesday, criticizing senior military leaders for what he called years of cultural decline and political interference within the armed forces. In a rare gathering of commanders held at Quantico, Virginia, Hegseth openly rebuked diversity initiatives, condemned what he described as “fat … Read more

Iraq War veteran identified as gunman in Michigan LDS church attack

GRAND BLANC, Michigan, Sept 28 – The man accused of carrying out a deadly attack on a church in Michigan over the weekend has been identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, a former U.S. Marine and veteran of the Iraq War. Authorities confirmed that Sanford, who served four years in the military, died during an … Read more

Gunman inscribes ‘ANTI-ICE’ on bullet in fatal Dallas immigration office shooting

MCKINNEY, Texas, Sept 24 – A deadly shooting at a Dallas immigration facility has reignited the debate over political violence in the United States, after authorities revealed the suspect had marked an unused bullet with the words ‘ANTI-ICE. The attack, carried out from a rooftop overlooking the field office, left one detainee dead and two … Read more

Here’s what immigration attorneys say about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee

September 24 – The Trump administration’s decision to impose a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications has sparked widespread concern among immigrant workers, major corporations, and immigration attorneys. The change, announced in a presidential proclamation, marks one of the most significant overhauls to the visa program in its 35-year history. While the White House … Read more

Trump hits Russia, backs Israel in combative UN speech

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 23 – U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a fiery speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept 23, sending a clear warning to Russia over its war in Ukraine while reaffirming strong U.S. backing for Israel. In one of his most forceful foreign policy addresses since returning to office in January, … Read more

Charlie Kirk memorial: Trump says he ‘hates’ his opponents at event attended by tens of thousands

GLENDALE, Arizona, Sept 21 – President Donald Trump told a massive crowd that he “hates” his political opponents during a public memorial service honoring conservative youth leader Charlie Kirk. The gathering, which drew tens of thousands to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, blended moments of grief with heavy doses of political theater, … Read more

University where Charlie Kirk was shot confronts unwanted infamy

OREM, Utah, Sep 19 – For two decades, Utah Valley University (UVU) built a reputation as a safe and steadily growing institution, transitioning from a modest community college into Utah’s largest public university. Known for its peaceful campus and strong ties to the Wasatch Mountain region, UVU often prided itself on being one of the … Read more