Trump’s layoffs hit firefighter safety programs
Among the federal workers let go were the ones who maintain the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer — which was signed into law by Trump in 2018.
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Kennedy Center performance featuring Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington canceled
An event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C., and the National Symphony Orchestra has been cancelled, the choral group said.
Trump State Department declares Tren de Aragua, MS-13, Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
The Trump administration designated several gangs and cartels, such as Tren de Aragua, MS-13 and the Sinaloa Cartel, as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a public notice set to be published in the Federal Register on Thursday, that he had concluded there is a “sufficient factual basis” under section … Read more
Federal judge waits to decide about dismissing corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
A federal judge has not decided whether he will dismiss a case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams after the Justice Department urged prosecutors to drop corruption charges against him. U.S. District Judge Dale Ho, who ordered Adams and the Justice Department to appear in court Tuesday, said Wednesday that he wouldn’t issue a … Read more
Trump receives widespread backlash to social post calling himself ‘king’
US president made comparison after administration rescinded New York City’s congestion pricing plan Donald Trump is receiving widespread backlash after he likened himself to a “king” on social media following his administration’s decision to rescind New York City’s congestion pricing program. On Wednesday, following a letter issued by his transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, to the … Read more
Surprising new poll numbers released on Trump’s performance so far in the White House
Three new national polls released on Wednesday indicate President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are edging down slightly since taking over the White House one month ago. Forty-five percent of voters questioned in a Quinnipiac University survey said they approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president, with 49% disapproving. That’s down from … Read more
Doubts raised over US travel system during 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics
US will host 2026 tournament with Canada and Mexico Report raises concern about visas and infrastructure The United States is unprepared for the burdens placed on its air travel system when the country hosts the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to a report released on Wednesday. The US Travel Association, a … Read more
‘Long live the king’: Trump adds rhetoric to actions that critics say exceed his authority
President Donald Trump is branding himself a monarch.
Trump’s seismic foreign policy shift: From the Politics Desk
Within a week, Trump upended decades of U.S. foreign policy with Russia and Europe. And he raised grave questions in the minds of every American ally.
Trump expected to sign executive order terminating all federal taxpayer benefits to illegal immigrants
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Wednesday eliminating federal taxpayer benefits for illegal immigrants. The order will direct all federal agencies to identify all federally funded programs currently providing any financial benefits to illegal immigrants and “take corrective action.” The order is intended to ensure that any federal funds to states … Read more