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Blue state crackdown: Trump authorises 300 National Guard troops to Chicago; ‘lawlessness plaguing US,’ claims White House

US President Donald Trump on Saturday authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal officers and assets, White House confirmed.The MAGA leader took the step after weeks of threatening action, despite objections from local leaders.“President Trump has authorized 300 national guardsmen to protect federal officers and assets,” White House spokeswoman […]

US shutdown extended: Senate adjourns until Monday- What are the ways to end deadlock

The US government shutdown continued into its third day on Friday, with no breakthrough as talks between Republican and Democratic leaders remain deadlocked.The stalemate is likely to persist at least until next week, with the Senate delaying votes until Monday and the House canceling all votes for the coming week, resuming on October 14, according […]

US government shutdown extended: Senate votes blocked again; House to stay out of session next week

The United States government shutdown entered its third day on Friday, with no resolution in sight as negotiations between Republican and Democratic leaders remain stalled. The impasse is expected to extend until at least next week, as the Senate has postponed further votes until Monday and the House has cancelled all votes for the upcoming […]

National Council on the Humanities reshuffled: White House fires majority of members; only Trump appointees remain on board | World News

White House fires majority members of National Council on the Humanities The White House on Wednesday fired most members from the National Council on the Humanities, leaving only four of president Donald Trump‘s appointees on the body. In a statement, the White House said Trump “is hoping to place members on the board who align […]

Funds for conservative ideas: White House asks colleges to support Trump’s political views; promises ‘positive benefits’ in return | World News

White House asks colleges to support Trump’s political views US President Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented move targeting top American universities, offering them federal funding in return for promoting conservative ideas on their campuses. The initiative, conveyed through a 10-point “compact,” was sent out from the White House on Wednesday, called “Compact for Academic […]

Federal government layoffs likely to be in thousands, White House confirms amid shutdown; shifts blame to Democrats

Karolin Leavitt confirmed that the federal layoffs because of the government shutdown are likely to be in the thousands. After hinting at massive layoffs because of the federal government shutdown, the White House Thursday confirmed that the figure of layoffs is likely to be in the thousands. Ahead of President Trump’s meeting with Office and […]

AP Dhillon house firing: Lawrence Bishnoi gang member gets 6 years in jail; police say Abjeet Kingra ‘acted on direction of group’

A 26-year-old man, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi‘s alleged associate, has been sentenced to six years in jail in connection with the 2024 shooting and arson attack at Punjabi musician and producer AP Dhillon’s home in Colwood, British Columbia. Days after the Canadian government announced it would list the Bishnoi Gang as a “terrorist entity,” Abjeet Kingra, […]

‘Left’s agenda’: White House to cancel $8 bn climate fund; 15 states to take hit | World News

White House to cancel $8 bn climate fund The White House has announced plans to cancel nearly $8 billion in funding for climate-related programs, calling the move a measure against what it terms the “Left’s climate agenda.“ Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, said in a post, “Nearly $8 billion in […]

‘Layoffs are imminent’: White House blames Democrats for federal layoffs; says it may happen ‘very soon’ | World News

White House says layoffs are imminent (Pic credit: AP) The Trump administration has warned that mass layoffs of ‘nonessential’ federal employees could begin within days if the ongoing US government shutdown continues. At a White House press briefing on Wednesday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt announced that federal layoffs are imminent, slamming Democrats for the […]

‘Say it to my face’: House minority leader slams Trump; calls US president ‘racist’ over deepfake video

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of being “racist” over a deepfake video posted to the social media platform, which depicted him wearing a sombrero.The fabricated video was posted on Trump’s Truth Social account on Monday night and featured Jeffries sporting an exaggerated handlebar moustache with mariachi music playing in […]