Indian-origin Florida trucker crash sparks law review: Trump admin threatens funding cuts to state; says English language rule must

[ad_1] Donald Trump (left), Harjinder Singh (Agencies) Trump administration has warned that California, Washington, and New Mexico may face significant cuts in federal safety funding unless they enforce English language requirements for commercial truck drivers – a move spurred by a recent fatal crash in Florida involving an Indian-origin driver, reported Fox news.Transportation secretary Sean […]

SC greenlights Trump’s NIH cuts: Impacts $783M in DEI grants; critics raise alarm

[ad_1] The US Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to proceed with slashing $783 million in research grants awarded by the national institutes of health (NIH), lifting a lower court’s block on the move. The grants were originally aligned with federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, reported news agency AP. The 5-4 decision […]

Afghanistan’s water push: Kabul seeks control of rivers; Taliban’s canal projects raise alarms as neighbours fear flow cuts

[ad_1] After decades of war, Afghanistan is moving to assert sovereignty over its water resources, a shift that is testing fragile ties with neighbouring countries. Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have launched large-scale infrastructure projects, including dams and canals, to harness river flows that spill into Iran, Pakistan, and Central Asia. But as […]

‘Racist’: Trump slams Charlamagne Tha God over low rating of his presidency; radio host critiques tax cuts, Epstein files

[ad_1] Charlamagne on Fox News show hosted by Lara Trump, the US President’s daughter-in-law (Image credits: AP) US President Donald Trump lashed out at radio host Charlamagne Tha God on Sunday, accusing the broadcaster of knowing “nothing” about him or his accomplishments. The backlash came after Charlamagne, whose real name is Lenard McKelvey, offered a […]

Trump’s fund cuts: CPB to shut down after GOP slashes funding; ‘trashed decades of democracy’ say critics

[ad_1] The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced that it would be winding down its operations on Friday, in a major victory for Republican lawmakers. This follows a successful effort to defund local PBS and NPR stations across the United States. The decision comes just over a week after US President Donald Trump signed a […]

JD Vance’s tie‑breaking vote on $9 billion DOGE cuts: Who are the biggest losers? | World News

[ad_1] Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote in the Senate to advance a controversial $9 billion federal spending cut package, breaking a 50–50 deadlock. The bill, part of President Donald Trump’s broader DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency,) initiative, aims to curb what the administration describes as wasteful or outdated expenditures. Supporters argue the […]

Big federal cuts: Congress passes Trump’s proposal to slash $9B from public broadcasting; awaits presidential assent

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump‘s proposal to cut $9 billion in federal spending targeting public broadcasters was passed by Congress on Friday. The bill now awaits the president’s signature. It includes major broadcasters like Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR).The House approved the bill by a narrow margin of 216–213, with two […]

14 million lives at risk: USAID cuts trigger global health alarm; Lancet study warns | World News

[ad_1] A study in The Lancet reveals that steep cuts to USAID funding could lead to over 14 million additional deaths globally by 2030, reversing decades of progress in combating diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria. Steep cuts in funding for the US Agency for International Development (USAID) threaten to cause more than 14 million additional […]

Sonam Kapoor cuts 12 inches of hair for charity, shares heartwarming moment; watch 12 : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Bollywood star and fashion icon Sonam Kapoor has made headlines once again—this time for a heartwarming gesture. The actress donated 12 inches of her long, flowing hair to charity, sharing the transformative moment on Instagram. In the video, Sonam is seen confidently embracing the chop, trading her Rapunzel-like locks for a fresh new look, […]

Were the U.S.A.I.D. Cuts ‘Efficient?’

[ad_1] When President Trump took office, U.S.A.I.D. was one of the first agencies to be dismantled in the name of efficiency. Amy Schoenfeld Walker, a New York Times reporter and graphics editor who has been tracking the foreign aid cuts and restorations since they began in February, shares what she’s learned through her reporting. [ad_2] […]