Zelenskiy says Ukraine expects strong response to Russian drone attacks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukraine expected a strong response from Western countries to the nearly daily Russian drone attacks on its territory. “Our partners must understand that these Russian strikes target not only our people, but also…
Trump’s order on museums sparks debate among Americans on patriotism and history
Ernest, a lifelong Washington D.C. resident, stood on the National Mall on Friday with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture’s distinctive shape inspired by African motifs in the background. The vendor, who declined to give his…
US civil rights probe of Los Angeles gun permits draws criticism
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Justice Department’s launch of a civil rights probe into whether Los Angeles is taking too long to issue permits to carry a concealed handgun drew criticism on Friday from advocates who called it a sharp departure…
University of Michigan shuts DEI office, citing Trump orders and funding warning
WASHINGTON – The University of Michigan – long seen as a bastion of diversity, equity and inclusion programs – said on Thursday it was closing its DEI office, citing executive orders from President Donald Trump and a warning from the…
Rubio voices US concerns to Turkey after arrest of Istanbul mayor
MIAMI – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday he expressed concern to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan over protests and detentions in Turkey following the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul. Sunday’s arrest of President…
US needs Greenland for international security, says Trump
WASHINGTON – The United States needs Greenland for international security peace, President Donald Trump said on Friday, adding that there were Chinese and Russian ships in the area that Washington could not leave to Denmark or anyone else to “take…
US Democrats raise regulatory concerns over Trump family crypto venture, WSJ reports
Five Democratic senators, led by Elizabeth Warren, sought answers regarding World Liberty Financial, a crypto project backed by President Donald Trump and family, and its newly announced plans to issue a stablecoin, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday citing…
US to provide short-term funding for program tracking abducted Ukrainian children
WASHINGTON -The U.S. State Department said on Thursday that short-term funding was being given to an initiative documenting abducted Ukrainian children, after Republican President Donald Trump’s administration decided to pause the program on January 25. The U.S. government-funded initiative led…
US Senator Sanders to force Senate votes on blocking arms for Israel
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders said on Thursday he would force votes next week on resolutions that would block $8.8 billion in arms sales to Israel, citing the human rights crisis faced by Palestinians in Gaza after Israel’s bombardment…
US investigates Stanford, University of California schools over affirmative action
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday launched investigations into Stanford University and three University of California schools to ensure they comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down race-conscious admissions. The 2023 ruling effectively prohibited affirmative action…
US Attorney General Bondi tells Fox News many judges need to be removed
WASHINGTON -U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Thursday that many of the judges who have recently ruled against the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration were unable to be impartial and needed to be removed. “Many judges need…
Musk says a great wrong is being done to Tesla staff, customers -Fox News
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday that a great wrong was being done to Tesla employees and customers when asked on Fox News’ “Special Report with Bret Baier” about incidents at dealerships that include arson attacks. Tesla has…
Musk says he will finish most of $1 trillion federal cost cuts within weeks
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, whom U.S. President Donald Trump has tapped to shrink the government, said on Thursday he would finish most of the work to cut $1 trillion in federal spending when his tenure ends in as soon as…
Trump targets another law firm, citing ties to Robert Mueller
WASHINGTON -U.S. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation on Thursday targeting law firm WilmerHale, the fifth time the president has taken aim at a major firm with connections to his legal or political adversaries. The proclamation cited WilmerHale’s ties to…
Trump asks US Supreme Court to intervene in deportations fight
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump’s administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to allow his use of a 1798 law to swiftly deport alleged Venezuelan gang members as part of his hardline approach to immigration, arguing that courts must not…
Judge orders Trump administration to preserve Yemen attack plan messages
WASHINGTON -A U.S. judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to preserve messages sent on the Signal messaging app discussing attack plans against the Houthis in Yemen that became public after they were inadvertently shared with a journalist. The…
Trump nominee says she would not administer internet program to benefit Elon Musk
WASHINGTON -The Trump administration’s nominee to oversee a $42 billion government fund to bring high-speed broadband internet to unserved or underserved parts of the United States denied on Thursday that she would administer the program to benefit Starlink owner Elon…
US Justice Department considers merging DEA, ATF in major shakeup, memo says
WASHINGTON -The U.S. Justice Department is considering merging the lead agencies enforcing drug and gun laws in a major shakeup as it follows President Donald Trump’s instructions to sharply streamline the government, according to a memo first reported by Reuters….
Trump withdraws Stefanik as his pick for United Nations envoy
WASHINGTON -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had withdrawn his pick to be ambassador to the United Nations because the Republicans need to maintain their slim majority in the House of Representatives to advance his “America First” agenda….
US senators blast FAA for failing to act earlier on helicopters near airplanes
WASHINGTON -U.S. senators on Thursday criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for failing to act for years to address helicopters in “dangerous proximity” to commercial airplanes near Reagan Washington National Airport. “Why did the FAA not act on 15,000 reports of…