Trump administration draft order calls for drastic restructure of state department

If enacted changes would be one of the biggest reorganizations of department since its founding in 1789 A draft Trump administration executive order circulating among US diplomats proposes a radical restructuring of the US state department, including drastic reductions to sub-Saharan operations, envoys and bureaus relating to climate, refugees, human rights, democracy and gender equality. … Read more

Don Mischer, famed director of live television, dies at 85

Don Mischer, the television producer and director responsible for bringing some of the most iconic moments in live TV history into living rooms, has died at 85. Mischer brought viewers the Olympic Games, legendary Super Bowl halftime shows featuring Prince and Michael Jackson, in addition to major award shows, political conventions and inaugurations. NBC’s Peter … Read more

Ukraine says Russia violated its own Easter truce

Russia and Ukraine are trading new accusations of attacks just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin had promised a temporary Easter truce. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russian strikes continued into the night, specifically near the border between the two countries.

White House asks Supreme Court to lift ruling on deportations

The White House is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to lift its pause on deportation flights of a group of Venezuelans who they say are gang members. In a separate case, the Supreme Court has also ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was sent to an … Read more