‘We all are going to die’: Senator Ernst booed at Town Hall over support for Trump’s $700 billion spending cuts

[ad_1] Senator Joni Ernst (Image credits: AP) Republican senator Joni Ernst faced boos and groans from constituents during a tense town hall in Parkersburg, Iowa, on Friday after defending a Republican-backed spending and tax cut package, dubbed as “the big, beautiful bill” by US President Trump, which includes $700 billion in cuts, including significant reductions […]

16 states sue Trump over $1.4 billion in cuts to National Science Foundation grants

[ad_1] New York attorney general Letitia James (Image credits: AP) 16 states, mostly controlled by Democrats, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday, asking a federal court to block major funding cuts and program changes at the National Science Foundation (NSF). The states argued that the moves threaten the United States’ leadership in […]

The US military spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops | World News

[ad_1] The US military spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops (Photo: AP) The US military spent more than $6 billion over the past three years to recruit and retain service members, in what has been a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls.The financial incentives to reenlist in the […]

After raising $600 million in political donations, Donald Trump eyes $1 billion war chest for midterms

[ad_1] Donald Trump may no longer be able to run again, but that hasn’t stopped him from dominating the political fundraising game. The US president has already raised at least $600 million for his political causes, with a goal of reaching $1 billion ahead of the midterm elections next year, according to sources quoted by […]

What Is Donald Trump’s $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense plan

[ad_1] President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House about Golden Dome (AP) President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious missile defense initiative named the “Golden Dome,” aimed at safeguarding the United States from advanced missile threats, including ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles.Drawing inspiration from Israel’s Iron Dome, the Golden Dome […]

After freezing $2.2 billion, Trump administration slashes $450 million more from Harvard’s federal funding

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s administration has escalated its pressure on Harvard University, cutting another $450 million in federal grants on top of the $2.2 billion already frozen, reports CNN In a statement released on Tuesday, the White House’s Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism announced that “eight federal agencies across the government are announcing […]

IMF approves $1 billion disbursement to Pakistan despite India’s warning over terror funding

[ad_1] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the immediate disbursement of $1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF), drawing sharp opposition from India, which warned the funds could be misused to support state-sponsored cross-border terrorism.The approval came during a board meeting in Washington, where the IMF also reviewed a […]

Long-haul carrier Emirates reports record annual profit of $5.2 billion

[ad_1] Dubai International airport (File Photo AP) DUBAI: Long-haul carrier Emirates reported on Thursday that it earned annual profits of USD 5.2 billion, making it one of the world’s most-profitable airlines. The Dubai-based carrier served 53.7 million passengers out of its hub of Dubai International Airport, compared to 51.9 million passengers in the fiscal year […]

17 states sue Trump administration over withholding $3.3 billion Electric Vehicle infrastructure money

[ad_1] Seventeen US states are taking legal action against President Donald Trump’s administration, accusing it of unlawfully withholding billions of dollars meant for building electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, reported AFP.The lawsuit, announced on Wednesday, claims the federal government has no authority to stop states from using funds already allocated by Congress. The funding — […]

US cracks down on North Korea-linked Cambodian firm behind $4 Billion romance scam ring

[ad_1] Representative Image (Denny generated AI Image) A North Korea-linked Cambodian organisation has fraudulently obtained billions of dollars from US citizens through romance scams and cyber theft since August 2021, according to federal authorities’ Thursday announcement of enforcement measures.Huione Group, an online marketplace, has facilitated North Korean and other criminal organisations in defrauding people through […]