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The Public School Programs Trump Has Threatened

The Trump administration has a new directive for U.S. public schools: Cut D.E.I. programs or face federal funding cuts. Dana Goldstein, who covers education for The New York Times, describes what programs might be targeted by the directive, which is already being challenged in court. Source link

‘It won’t be easy’: Trump asks Americans to ‘hang tough’ amid escalating tariff war

US President Donald Trump on Saturday doubled down on his sweeping tariff policies, claiming that China has been hit “much harder” than the United States in the ongoing trade war between the world’s two largest economies. His remarks came a day after US stock markets tumbled, leading to concerns over a potential global recession.Taking to […]

US Canada Travel Advisory: Canada updates US travel advisory again: Expect scrutiny, phones can be checked

Canada updates its US travel advisory, warns travelers that they should expect scrutiny at the border. Canada has again updated its travel advisory for the United States, including a warning to prospective travelers that they should be prepared for scrutiny from border patrol officers. The updated advisory says US authorities can check electronic devices like […]

Trump Netanyahu: Netanyahu planning to visit Trump at White House to negotiate 17% tariff: Report

Netanyahu may visit Trump on Monday to negotiate 17 per cent tariff. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may become the first foreign leader to visit President Donald Trump in person to negotiate on Trump’s tariffs. According to reports, Netanyahu is planning to visit Monday and the two leaders would also discuss the Iran nuclear crisis […]

IRS to cut 20,000 jobs as Trump administration moves to shrink federal workforce

The US internal revenue service (IRS) has started laying off staff as part of sweeping job cuts that could see up to 20,000 employees, around a quarter of its entire workforce, lose their jobs, according to three people familiar with the matter.The layoffs began on Friday and will initially hit the IRS’s office of civil […]

Nato: Europe scolds Russia for rejecting Trump’s truce push

Foreign ministers from the Nato member states met for a second day in Brussels on Friday amid increasing tensions between the US and the rest of the alliance, as well as a faltering push for peace in Ukraine.While Nato has tried to show a united front as a military alliance, the US under President Donald […]

‘I was in a deep deficit with my wife’: Barack Obama admits US presidency term affected relationship with Michelle

Barack Obama has made a candid admission about the challenges in his marriage to Michelle Obama, revealing that he’s been working hard to repair the toll taken during his presidency.Speaking at a conversation hosted by Hamilton College on Thursday, the former US President said, “I was in a deep deficit with my wife,” referring to […]

What are Americans buying before Donald Trump’s tariffs kick in? Full list

As US President Donald Trump’s latest round of sweeping tariffs edges closer to taking effect, American households are racing to stock up on everyday essentials — from fruits and toothpaste to electronics and even building materials — before prices start to climb. Trump’s proposed levies, announced Wednesday, add another layer to an escalating trade war […]

Warren Buffett only billionaire in top 10 to see wealth rise

Warren Buffett has seen a major boost to his net worth this year, climbing by $12 billion to hit a total of $155 billion, as of April 2025.The legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway boss was the only one among the world’s ten richest people to see his fortune grow in the past month.A $5 billion […]

Senate Approves G.O.P. Budget Plan After Overnight Vote-a-Thon

The Senate approved Republicans’ budget blueprint just after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday to clear the way for passing President Trump’s domestic agenda, after Democrats forced an overnight session to protest the G.O.P. push to deliver what the president has called “one big beautiful bill” of spending and tax cuts. The 51-to-48 vote, mostly along party […]