US launches phase two of Gaza ceasefire plan
US starts Gaza ceasefire second phase Forms Palestinian technocrats committee for transition Technocrats handle day-to-day Gaza running Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy, made the announcement on social media, but it was devoid of any…
Trump administration cuts $1.9bn in mental health funding
Trump admin cancels $1.9bn mental health funding. Cut announced unexpectedly Tuesday evening. Targets substance use care programs. Providers warn of patient impacts. Up to 2,800 grantees, or roughly 26% of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…
Trump adviser Kari Lake confirms block on Iran protest coverage
Kari Lake, Trump adviser, confirmed this week. US Agency for Global Media blocked RFE/RL. Blocked Middle East transmitter for Iranian protests. Broadcasts halted to avoid mixed messages. Following reports that she had blocked Radio Free Europe from…
US to end temporary protected status for Somalis
DHS ends TPS for Somalis on March 17. Announcement made on Tuesday by DHS. Urges Somali community to self-deport now. TPS is a temporary legal status that is usually given to nationals of nations where extreme instability or war prevents them from…
US Immigration officers fired on civilians dozens of times
Trump presidency: federal officers fired 12+ times on people. Incidents killed at least four individuals. Seven others suffered injuries. The death of Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, when an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fired…
White House scrambles after Trump attacks Republicans
White House flips Republican senators Despite Trump’s public attacks on them Trump urged voters to reject them It coincides with the administration’s rare defeat in the Senate last week, when five members of the president’s party…
Bill and Hillary Clinton decline Epstein probe testimony
Bill, Hillary Clinton decline House testimony request Refusal tied to ongoing Epstein investigation House committee sought details on Epstein contacts The former president and first lady were subpoenaed by the Republican-led House oversight committee in…
Brexit red tape forces vets to chase lorries to dover
British vets chase lorries on motorway to Dover. Caused by Brexit paperwork “pure hell” for Calais. Inspectors in Calais demand extensive documentation checks. A reset with the EU is “light at the end of the tunnel,” according to…
Putin vs Trump: How their rivalry reshapes diplomacy
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump represent differing leadership styles that have profoundly told US- Russia relations and global tactfulness since their first hassle in 2017. Their relations, gauging summits, policy controversies, and high- stakes…
Trump wind project freeze faces legal challenge
Three developers challenge Trump’s offshore wind freeze in court. Lawsuit targets halt on their wind energy projects this week. Trump vows to block all new windmill construction nationwide. The administration’s Dec. 22 order to halt five…
