US Supreme Court weighs judicial checks on Trump with birthright case

[ad_1] In January after assuming presidency, Donald Trump passed an executive order to end birthright citizenship (Image: AP) The US Supreme Court hears a case Thursday that could result in a radical reversal of constitutional interpretation and sharply curb the judiciary’s ability to rein in Donald Trump — or future American presidents.The case before the […]

Trump administration seeks to deport Russian scientist: Lawyer

[ad_1] Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova was detained in February The Trump administration is seeking to deport a Harvard scientist to her home country of Russia, which she fled fearing political persecution, her lawyer told AFP Wednesday.Kseniia Petrova, a researcher at Harvard Medical School, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February upon returning […]

3 Deals in 3 Countries on Trump’s Trip

[ad_1] Three countries on President Trump’s Middle East tour this week are also the sites of recent investments in Trump businesses that benefit the president. Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, describes those investments, and what those countries — Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates — are, at the […]

Trump to close deal-making Gulf tour in UAE | World News

[ad_1] DOHA: US President Donald Trump on Thursday closes a Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates as he focuses squarely on seeking deals after billions of dollars of pledges from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.The first major trip of his second term had been scheduled to end Thursday but Trump, always ready with surprises, […]

‘It’s a start’: Indian-origin Democrat Shri Thanedar retreats on Donald Trump impeachment push after party blowback

[ad_1] File photo: Rep Shri Thanedar (Picture credit: AP) Indian-origin Rep Shri Thanedar’s bid to impeach US President Donald Trump collapsed on Wednesday after fierce resistance from within his own party. The Michigan Democrat, who filed seven articles of impeachment in April, said he was backing off from forcing a House vote, opting instead to […]

What would lifting US sanctions on Syria mean to the war-torn country?

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s move to ease sanctions on Syria could mark a turning point for the war-scarred country, potentially opening the door to long-awaited reconstruction and economic revival.The announcement came after Trump met interim Syrian PresidentAhmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, marking the first meeting between a US leader and a Syrian head of state […]

‘Don’t take medical advice from me’: US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr responds to question on vaccinating his children

[ad_1] US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told lawmakers on Wednesday that Americans “should not be taking medical advice” from him, reports news agency Reuters. Kennedy defended job cuts under the Trump administration and his controversial vaccine remarks during his first appearance before Congress.Being a long-time critic of vaccines, Kennedy was grilled by both […]

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs threatened to ‘blow up’ Kid Cudi’s car, testifies ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura

[ad_1] (From left to right) Cassie and Diddy, Kid Kudi American rapper Kid Cudi’s car mysteriously exploded in his driveway shortly after Sean “Diddy” Combs threatened to blow it up, his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura testified in a New York court on Wednesday.The claim came during Combs’ ongoing sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, where Ventura is a […]

Elon Musk’s $2 trillion DOGE savings pledge for Donald Trump goes up in smoke: Report

[ad_1] Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has fallen far short of the massive savings it promised, according to a report by the Financial Times. Despite claims on its official website that it slashed $170 billion in government spending, new analysis says only a fraction of that amount can be verified. Musk had vowed […]

‘Nice house’: Donald Trump praises Al Wajba Palace, residence of Emir of Qatar

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump received a grand ceremonial welcome in Qatar before visiting Al Wajba Palace, the official residence of Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.The Emir personally guided Trump through the palace during the tour. At one point, the US President turned to the camera and remarked, “Nice house.”Trump’s arrival in Qatar was […]