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

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 Republicans, […]

The ‘Late’ Show: End of an era as CBS cancels Trump critique’s Stephen Colbert’s popular show – here is why

Stephen Colbert (AP image) CBS has announced that it will end ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ in May 2026, marking the network’s exit from late-night television. The decision, which CBS says is based on financial concerns, comes despite the show being one of the highest-rated programs in the late-night slot.The cancellation has drawn significant […]

‘Nothing to do with it’: Trump ducks question on appointing special prosecutor to Epstein case; White House press sec doubles down on denial

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leviatt and President Donald Trump (AP image) President Donald Trump on Wednesday sidestepped a direct question about whether he would appoint a special counsel to investigate the Jeffrey Epstein case, saying, “I have nothing to do with it,” according to CNN. The following day, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt […]

Federal Reserve System controversy: Jerome Powell denies extravagant spending; refutes claims

Russ Vought (Image: X) and Jerome Powell (AP image) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sent a letter on Thursday to White House Budget Director Russ Vought, responding to allegations that he mismanaged the renovation of the Federal Reserve Board’s Eccles Building and the 1951 Constitution Avenue facility.The letter comes amid growing speculation that the Trump […]

‘No gringo is going to give orders’: Brazil’s Lula slams US president over 50% tariff; claims Trump is ‘not the emperor of the world’

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hit back at US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, saying Brazil would not bow to foreign pressure and warning of reciprocal action.Lula expressed his disapproval, saying, “No gringo is going to give orders to this president,” according to news […]

From drain the swamp to Epstein Hoax: How Epstein files broke MAGA – and turned the base against Donald Trump | World News

Donald Trump has always styled himself as a magician of American politics—a man who could escape any scandal, dodge every consequence, and emerge not only unscathed but stronger. Impeachments? He shrugged them off. Criminal indictments? He wore them as badges of honour. Assassination attempts? They only reinforced his legend. But now, with the renewed firestorm […]

Where is phase 2? Elon Musk rakes up Epstein files to target Donald Trump again; asks Grok a question

Donald Trump and Elon Musk Elon Musk on Thursday went on a posting spree on X, the platform he owns, taking indirect shots at US President Donald Trump and MAGA core and reviving the talks around controversial “Epstein Files” case, with a series of pointed questions and comments.Just months after their public fallout, Musk, once […]

Major rejection: Advocacy group turns down $20 million offer to organize anti-Trump protests; calls it ‘ineffective’

Adam Swart (Image: Crowds on Demand official website) The CEO of an advocacy group revealed that his organization declined an offer reportedly worth around $20 million to help organize a national protest against US President Donald Trump.Adam Swart, the founder and CEO of Crowds on Demand, said in an interview on Tuesday that groups associated […]

Trump faces revolt on Epstein case: Republican strongholds push to release files; Democrats eye MAGA divide

A growing number of MAGA-aligned Republican lawmakers are at odds with US President Donald Trump over his administration’s refusal to release more information about pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.Once some of Trump’s closest allies, several far-right members of Congress are now publicly criticising his stance on the Epstein case and accusing the administration of backtracking on promises […]