Trump Defends Ballroom Project, Slams Group Suing to Stop It
President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his plan to build a new White House ballroom, casting the project as a privately funded “GIFT” and blasting the preservation group suing to halt construction.[#item_full_content]
Macron says children’s brains are ‘not for sale,’ urges fast-track to ban social media for kids under 15
France is moving toward banning social media for children under 15, with President Emmanuel Macron urging lawmakers to rush the legislation as countries worldwide tighten controls on kids’ screen time. In a video released late Saturday by broadcaster BFM-TV, Macron said he has directed his government to use an accelerated legislative process so the bill […]
Italy’s Meloni rebukes Trump remarks on NATO’s role in Afghanistan
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday called President Donald Trump’s comments about NATO allies’ role in Afghanistan “unacceptable,” pushing back against suggestions they “stayed a little back” from the front lines. “Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, NATO activated Article 5 for the first and only time in its history: an extraordinary […]
Carney pushes back on Trump’s 100% tariff threat over China trade deals with Canada amid tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday that Canada has no plans to pursue a free trade deal with China, pushing back against President Trump’s threat to slap 100% tariffs on Canadian goods. Carney said Canada’s recent agreement with China only rolled back tariffs in a few sectors that had been hit in recent years […]
White House accuses Walz of undermining law enforcement, blocking ICE cooperation
The Trump administration is sharply criticizing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, accusing him of undermining law enforcement and blocking cooperation with federal immigration authorities. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt took aim at Walz in a social media post, writing that the governor has failed to cooperate with federal agencies, especially Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), […]
Majority Leader Scalise: Minneapolis Leaders to Blame for ICE Chaos
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., on Sunday defended the credibility of ICE while blaming Minneapolis’ Democrat leaders for what he called “chaos” surrounding a major federal deployment and protests that followed the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
Key Senator won’t fund DHS as ICE, federal agents enter his state
One of the key negotiators who helped end the last government shutdown won’t support a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, further adding to the likelihood of another closure. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, told CBS’ Face the Nation on Sunday that he could not support the current, six-bill funding package as is because it […]
Trump says it ‘is too late’ to stop the White House ballroom construction amid lawsuit
President Donald Trump said Sunday that it was “too late” to halt construction of a new ballroom at the White House, despite a newly filed lawsuit challenging the project. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the ballroom as “a GIFT (ZERO taxpayer funding) to the United States of America,” estimating its cost at […]
Report: China’s Top General Leaked Nuclear Intelligence to US
China’s most senior general is under investigation on allegations that include leaking information about the country’s nuclear weapons program to the United States and accepting bribes in exchange for official promotions, including the elevation of a former defense…[#item_full_content]
NRA Blasts Prosecutor’s Post After Pretti’s Death
Gun rights groups, including the National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America, rebuked a California federal prosecutor after he wrote that officers are likely “legally justified” in shooting someone who approaches law enforcement with a gun, comments that followed…[#item_full_content]
