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‘Pandemic-era freeze revoked’: Why will millions in US face wage garnishment after May 5?

Starting May 5, the US Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans, ending a pandemic-era freeze and putting millions of borrowers at risk of wage garnishment and seized tax refunds.“American taxpayers will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for irresponsible student loan policies,” said Education Secretary Linda McMahon, announcing that […]

Pope Francis Tomb: ‘With lively hope in eternal life’: Pope Francis wanted a humble tomb at Rome’s St Mary Major Basilica, reveals his will

Pope Francis wanted a humble tomb at Rome’s St Mary Major Basilica, reveals his will (Picture credit: AP) Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88, had long expressed his desire to be buried in the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome, instead of the traditional burial site for […]

Signalgate 2.0: After Hegseth’s leaked Signal chat, watchdog files suit to preserve Trump officials’ messages

A nonprofit watchdog group, American Oversight, expanded a lawsuit on Monday aimed at several senior national security officials in the Trump administration, requesting a federal judge to mandate the preservation of all messages sent via the encrypted communications app Signal. The lawsuit was filed in US District Court in Washington, DC, and focuses on messages […]

Watch: Donald Trump mocks Joe Biden’s Easter Bunny moment at White House Egg Roll, quips ‘I got a better bunny’

President Donald Trump mocked former President Joe Biden on Monday during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, bringing up a viral 2022 moment involving Biden and an aide dressed as the Easter Bunny. Standing alongside First Lady Melania Trump and mingling with guests on the South Lawn, Trump joked about a now-infamous clip from […]

World Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

The pontiff and the president had little in common. One spurned the traditional red shoes and luxurious apostolic palace for religious simplicity, living humbly in a Vatican City guesthouse. The other made a brand of his own name and wrapped nearly everything he touched, from New York City skyscrapers to the Oval Office, in a […]

Wife of ex-Senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery case involving gold, cash, car

Nadine Menendez, wife of former US Senator Bob Menendez, was convicted on Monday for participating in a multi-year bribery scheme that included accepting gold bars, nearly half a million dollars in cash, and a Mercedes-Benz convertible in exchange for political favours.A Manhattan federal jury found her guilty on all counts after a three-week trial, which […]

Latest Updates: World Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

The pontiff and the president had little in common. One spurned the traditional red shoes and luxurious apostolic palace for religious simplicity, living humbly in a Vatican City guesthouse. The other made a brand of his own name and wrapped nearly everything he touched, from New York City skyscrapers to the Oval Office, in a […]

With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away

When President Trump assessed his team’s performance in late March, he boasted that the White House had executed “two perfect months.” Border crossings were down. Military recruitment was up. The stock market was humming. Mr. Trump was achieving his maximalist policy goals with efficiency and minimal internal drama, a notable change from his first term. […]

‘What a ridiculous situation we are in’: Donald Trump lashes out at courts over immigration delays

Donald Trump (file photo) US President Donald Trump criticised the American judicial system on Monday, accusing courts—including the Supreme Court—of obstructing his efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, including what he described as “violent criminals and terrorists.”In a Truth Social post, Trump said, “I’m doing what I was elected to do, remove criminals from our Country, […]

Argentines Mourn ‘Humble’ Pope and Native Son

At the cathedral mourners lined up to take photos of a framed photograph of the pope before a gilded altar. It was flanked by a papal tiara and a giant staff, meant to symbolize his pastoral work. In a notebook, they scrawled messages of condolences. “He was just different,” said Diana Pallais, 56, a Nicaraguan […]