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No ‘gender ideology’ in sex education: Trump admin threatens grant cuts in 46 states; says ‘federal funds will not be used to poison minds’ | World News

Trump admin threatens grant cuts in 46 states over gender ideology content Trump administration has warned 40 states, five US territories and Washington DC, to strip references to transgender people from sex education programs or risk losing federal funding. The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) sent letters […]

Indian-origin Florida trucker crash sparks law review: Trump admin threatens funding cuts to state; says English language rule must

Donald Trump (left), Harjinder Singh (Agencies) Trump administration has warned that California, Washington, and New Mexico may face significant cuts in federal safety funding unless they enforce English language requirements for commercial truck drivers – a move spurred by a recent fatal crash in Florida involving an Indian-origin driver, reported Fox news.Transportation secretary Sean Duffy […]

‘DC is safe and booming’: Donald Trump touts crackdown; slams ‘incompetent’ Chicago mayor, threatens to ‘straighten out’ city next

US President Donald Trump on Monday defended his ongoing federal intervention in Washington, DC, claiming crime has dropped dramatically under his watch and signaling that Chicago could be the next target for a similar military-style deployment.Taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote, “The incompetent Mayor of Chicago just stated that, in DC, where crime has been […]

‘Will send troops if needed’: Trump threatens Baltimore; slams Maryland governor Wes Moore over crime

Wes Moore (left), Donald Trump (AP, PTI) US President Donald Trump has warned that he may send federal troops to Baltimore, sharply criticising Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s handling of crime in the city. The statement, posted on Sunday on his Truth Social platform, follows similar threats made by him regarding New York City, and Chicago, […]

‘Free Tina Peters’: Donald Trump renews calls to free convicted Colorado official; threatens ‘harsh measures’ if not released | World News

Donald Trump renews calls to free Tina Peters; threatens ‘harsh measures’ if not released President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed his demand to free Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted for breaching election equipment in 2020 presidential election. He warned that “harsh measures” would follow if she was not released. “FREE TINA PETERS, a […]

Ukraine crisis: Lindsey Graham threatens Russia with terrorism label; demands return of kidnapped children

Lindsey Graham (AP image) Senator Lindsey Graham, an ally of President Trump on Sunday said that he may push bipartisan legislation to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism if Moscow does not return Ukrainian children it has reportedly kidnapped.Russia has been accused of abducting over 20,000 Ukrainian children during its war in Ukraine, […]

One week ultimatum: Pam Bondi orders sanctuary cities to obey immigration laws; threatens legal action

Attorney General Pam Bondi (AP images) US Attorney General Pam Bondi who is temporarily overseeing Washington DC’s police at President Donald Trump’s request had announced on Thursday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has sent letters to sanctuary jurisdictions across the country. These jurisdictions have one week to comply with federal immigration laws or face […]

Canada wildfires: 20,000 on standby as fire threatens Port Alberni; smoke spreads to US, Europe

Canada wildfires (AP photo) Almost 20,000 people in western Canada were on standby on Wednesday as a wildfire swept across Mount Underwood, overlooking the city of Port Alberni. Authorities say the blaze is “out of control” and could spread further. Wildfires are also threatening other parts of the country. In Newfoundland and Labrador, parts of […]

Alligator Alcatraz: US judge halts construction at Florida’s detention centre; suit argues project threatens environmentally sensitive wetlands

A US federal judge halted construction for two weeks on Thursday at a Florida Everglades immigrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” while evaluating potential environmental law violations.The facility, established two months ago at an underutilised single-runway training airport, accommodates up to 3,000 detainees in temporary tent structures. Judge Kathleen Williams’ order prohibits additional filling, […]

‘It’s only been 8 hours’: Donald Trump threatens to impose ‘secondary sanctions’ on India; hints at possible ban on China

Hours after the US President slapped an additional 25 per cent on India, bringing the total to 50 percent, Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose secondary sanctions. During a press interaction, US President Donald Trump was questioned about why India was being singled out for purchasing oil from Russia when many other countries do […]