Trump seeks 50% hike in defence budget to $1.5 trillion
Key Points US President Donald Trump has proposed increasing the US defence budget to $1.5 trillion in 2027, representing roughly a 50 percent jump from the 2026 level of $901 billion. Trump framed the request as a response to “troubled and dangerous…
Never Forget the People Who Made Excuses for Merrick Garland
Key Points Merrick Garland, as U.S. Attorney General, faced widespread criticism for perceived inaction on high-profile cases, particularly those involving Donald Trump and January 6 investigations. Defenders of Garland often cited the need for…
Texas flood disaster 2025 response under scrutiny
Summary A devastating flood in Texas has resulted in multiple casualties and widespread damage. Texas state officials have faced increasing scrutiny and questions regarding their preparedness and response to the flood crisis. Officials have generally…
LVMH opens Texas Factory amid tariff hopes
Summary LVMH’s CEO Bernard Arnault announced the opening of a new factory in Texas. The expansion is part of LVMH’s strategy to invest in US manufacturing capabilities. Arnault expressed optimism about the ongoing EU-US tariff negotiations,…
Enbridge’s $900M Texas solar powering tech giants
Summary Canadian energy company Enbridge announced a $900 million investment in a Texas solar energy project. The project aims to develop a large-scale solar power facility in Texas. This move marks a significant step in Enbridge’s transition towards…
Texas floods missing persons drop to 3 in Kerr country
Summary The number of missing persons in Kerr County, Texas, has dropped sharply from over 160 to just three as the search enters its third week. The official death toll in Kerr County is 107, including 70 adults and 37 children. Statewide, Texas has…
Texas flood disaster 2025: Camp Mystic tragedy, Elevation, and New codes
Key Points Catastrophic flash floods in Central Texas over the July 4th weekend killed at least 120 people, with dozens still missing and hundreds of structures destroyed. The disaster is among the deadliest floods in U.S. history, with significant loss…
Texas flash floods death toll hits 82, over 40 missing
Key Points Death toll from flash floods in central Texas rises to 81 as of Monday, July 7, 2025. More than 40 people remain missing amid ongoing search and rescue operations. Flooding described as “devastating” by local officials, with…