Trump returns to White House Correspondents’ dinner with lengthy, joke-filled speech 3 months after April shooting

WASHINGTON, July 24 – Three months after a deadly shooting forced the postponement of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the annual gathering on Friday night, delivering an hour-long speech that mixed humor, political attacks, personal insults, and reflections on the April incident. The event marked one of the … Read more

House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect

WASHINGTON, July 23 – The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly approved a resolution calling for congressional authorization before further American military action against Iran, marking another significant challenge to President Donald Trump’s handling of the escalating conflict. Although the measure is unlikely to immediately change U.S. military operations, it reflects growing concern among lawmakers … Read more

US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief and unexpected illness, his office says

WASHINGTON, July 12 – Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has died at the age of 71 following what his office described as a brief and unexpected illness. The announcement was made Saturday evening through an official statement shared by his congressional office, bringing an end to a political career that spanned decades and … Read more

New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One reporting, newspaper says

WASHINGTON, July 11 – The Trump administration has issued federal subpoenas to several journalists from The New York Times following their reporting on security concerns surrounding the newly introduced Air Force One aircraft, according to the newspaper. The subpoenas, delivered on Friday, require the reporters to appear before a federal grand jury in Manhattan next … Read more

Mexican builder fatally shot by an ICE officer is mourned after making a life in the US

HOUSTON, July 10 – The fatal shooting of a longtime Houston construction worker by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has sparked grief, anger, and growing demands for transparency as questions continue to surround the circumstances of the encounter. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, spent more than 30 years building homes across Houston while … Read more

Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for US 250th anniversary

WASHINGTON, July 4 – President Donald Trump marked the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebration with a speech that combined patriotic themes, tributes to military veterans, and political messaging, creating a ceremony that reflected both national pride and the country’s deeply divided political climate. The event, held in Washington, D.C., drew thousands of attendees despite … Read more

America celebrates 250 Years with fireworks, heat and politics

WASHINGTON, July 4 – The United States is commemorating the 250th anniversary of its independence with nationwide celebrations that blend patriotic traditions, historic reflection, and large public gatherings. From spectacular fireworks displays to concerts, parades, and community events, Americans are observing one of the country’s most significant milestones. This landmark anniversary, however, arrives during a … Read more

Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore

WASHINGTON, July 3 – America’s yearlong celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence reached another major milestone on Friday, as patriotic events expanded across the country despite dangerous heat conditions affecting millions of residents. From Washington, D.C., to New York City and communities across the Midwest and Northeast, Americans gathered to honor … Read more

US job growth slows in June as hiring cools, unemployment falls to 4.2% after sharp labor force decline

WASHINGTON, July 2 – The U.S. labor market showed fresh signs of slowing in June as employers added fewer jobs than expected, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly edged lower. Although the decline in unemployment may appear encouraging at first glance, economists pointed to a different story beneath the surface. A significant number of Americans stopped … Read more

Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto businesses

NEW YORK, July 30 – President Donald Trump’s latest federal financial disclosure has provided one of the clearest looks yet at the rapid transformation of his business empire, showing that cryptocurrency has become one of its largest sources of revenue. The filing indicates that businesses connected to Trump generated approximately $1.2 billion from cryptocurrency ventures … Read more