Johnson accuses Democrats of taking government hostage over ‘crazy’ immigration agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson chastised congressional Democrats Friday, saying Republicans will not be part of any effort to reopen America’s borders and stop the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants.  Johnson held a two-hour conference call with House Republicans Friday, saying they were all “united” in the party’s position to fully fund the Department of Homeland … Read more

Social media influencer Clavicular arrested in Florida on battery charges

‘Looksmaxxer’ influencer and his girlfriend are suspected of involvement in attack on 19-year-old woman, officials say Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The social media influencer known as Clavicular has been arrested in Florida on battery charges. Braden Eric Peters, who maintains a controversial online presence … Read more

Biden judge freezes Trump administration’s move against AI firm, fueling battle over security authority

A federal judge’s decision to block the Trump administration from banning AI firm Anthropic from Department of War use is igniting a debate over whether the ruling pushes courts into national security decision-making. The ruling, issued late Thursday by U.S. District Judge Rita Lin, a Biden appointee in the Northern District of California, pauses the … Read more

The week around the world in 20 pictures

Crisis in the Middle East, a Russian drone attack in Lviv, cherry blossom in Tokyo and the return of BTS – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

Trump signs executive order ensuring TSA workers are paid during DHS shutdown

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order directing federal officials to ensure Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees receive back pay during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. Trump described the situation as an “emergency,” citing severe strain on airport security operations.  “Accordingly, I hereby direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, in … Read more