Trump’s pursuit of military charges against Senator Mark Kelly runs into major legal barriers

NEW YORK, Nov 26 – The recent threats by the administration of President Donald Trump to recall Senator Mark Kelly to active Navy duty and prosecute him under military law have sparked intense debate among military law scholars. According to several experts in the field, such a move would confront significant legal obstacles because the … Read more

Trump extends cordial reception to New York mayor elect Mamdani during White House visit

WASHINGTON, Nov 21 – President Donald Trump and New York City mayor elect Zohran Mamdani shared smiles, compliments, and a promise to work together during a friendly meeting at the White House on Friday. Their encounter, which came after months of public sparring, contrasted sharply with their earlier exchanges that were often filled with harsh … Read more

President Trump signs bill to release Epstein files

WASHINGTON, Nov 19 – President Donald Trump has approved legislation that directs the Justice Department to make public a collection of long guarded documents tied to the federal investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier whose crimes and later death in custody continue to fuel widespread mistrust and speculation. The bill, which Trump recently signed … Read more

Saudi crown prince heads to the US with defence, AI and nuclear matters in focus

RIYADH/WASHINGTON, Nov 17 – Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is preparing for a closely watched visit to the White House, marking his first appearance in the United States since the global controversy that followed the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi. The trip comes at a moment when both countries are trying to reinforce a partnership that … Read more

Trump now supports releasing Epstein documents, urges Republicans to vote in favor

WASHINGTON, Nov 16 – President Donald Trump shifted his position on Sunday and called on Republicans in the House of Representatives to support the release of long requested files connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The appeal, delivered through a post on his Truth Social account, represented a notable change … Read more

Trump’s Teflon tested as Epstein saga shadows 2026 bid

Trump's Teflon tested as Epstein saga looms over 2026 campaign

WASHINGTON, Nov 15 – President Donald Trump was eager to declare victory after the record breaking government shutdown finally ended on his terms. But almost immediately, his celebration was eclipsed by a familiar controversy that has refused to fade. A newly released batch of emails from House Democrats revived long running questions about Trump’s association … Read more

US government reopens following historic shutdown, but political divisions persist

WASHINTON, Nov 13 – After a record 43 days of paralysis, the United States government is finally reopening, allowing federal agencies to resume normal operations after the longest shutdown in American history. The closure disrupted air travel, delayed food aid to millions of low-income families, and left over a million federal employees without paychecks for … Read more

US House to vote on funding deal to end record 43-day government shutdown

US House to vote on deal to end longest government shutdown in history

WASHINGTON, Nov 12 – After weeks of political gridlock that left millions of Americans feeling the pinch, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote Wednesday on a measure that could bring an end to the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history. The stopgap funding package aims to reopen shuttered federal agencies, restore … Read more

US House returns to Washington for vote to end government shutdown

WASHINGTON, Nov 11 – Lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives returned to Washington on Tuesday, navigating the chaos of the nation’s disrupted airports to cast a critical vote that could finally bring an end to the longest government shutdown in American history. The shutdown, which began on October 1, has left federal agencies paralyzed, … Read more

US Senate moves closer to ending 40-day federal shutdown

WASHINGTON, Nov 9 – The U.S. Senate took a significant step Sunday toward reopening the federal government, which has been partially shut down for 40 days. Lawmakers voted to advance a House-approved funding measure aimed at restoring federal operations and providing relief to hundreds of thousands of furloughed workers. The bill, if passed, would fund … Read more