WASHINGTON, Sept 9 – The White House has asked lawmakers to approve legislation that would extend current federal funding levels through January 31, a move designed to prevent a partial government shutdown when the new fiscal year begins on October 1. The proposal, confirmed by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, is part of an effort … Read more
WASHINGTON, Sept 8 – Lawmakers in the United States have released a controversial document tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender, sparking renewed political tensions in Washington. Among the records now public is a so-called “birthday book” that Epstein’s lawyers turned over to Congress, containing messages from friends, acquaintances, and well-known … Read more
HOUSTON, Texas, Sep 2 – Eleven-year-old Julián Guzman had been celebrating with relatives at a family gathering when he and his cousin slipped away to amuse themselves with the age-old game of ringing doorbells and running off. What started as innocent mischief quickly spiraled into tragedy, as gunfire erupted outside a house on Mimbrough Street, leaving … Read more
WASHINGTON, Sept 2 – The U.S. Congress returns on Tuesday with just weeks left to carry out one of its most vital responsibilities: keeping the government funded and avoiding a partial shutdown. Lawmakers face a September 30 deadline, a recurring challenge that has repeatedly exposed Washington’s deep political divisions in recent years. This session arrives … Read more
NEW YORK, Aug 29 – A divided U.S. appeals court has struck down most of the tariffs imposed under the President Trump, ruling by a 7-4 vote that the measures exceed the legal authority granted to the executive branch. The decision represents a major blow to one of Trump’s most prominent economic and foreign policy tools, … Read more
CHICAGO, Aug 28 – Chicago is once again at the center of a heated national debate after President Donald Trump threatened to send National Guard troops and federal immigration officers into the city. The remarks have reignited tensions between Illinois Democrats and the Trump camp, raising concerns about legality, public safety, and the potential impact … Read more
Washington, D.C., Aug 26 – President Donald Trump has imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on most goods imported from India, citing New Delhi’s continued purchases of discounted Russian oil. The decision, which took effect just after midnight on Wednesday, marks one of the toughest trade measures against a key U.S. ally and has already triggered … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 24 – President Donald Trump is urging Republican-led states to aggressively redraw congressional districts, a move that could reshape the U.S. House of Representatives for decades. With Republicans already holding a slim 219-212 majority, Trump’s strategy aims not only to protect the party’s control in next year midterm elections but also to establish long-term … Read more
August 22 – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed the head of the Pentagon’s intelligence agency and two senior military leaders, continuing a wave of leadership changes under President Donald Trump administration. The surprise removals have intensified concerns about the politicization of military and intelligence institutions, even as the official reasons behind the firings remain … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 – President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of causing serious harm to the American housing market by keeping interest rates too high. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Powell is “hurting the housing industry very badly” and preventing many … Read more