Elon Musk, a key figure in Trump’s administration since January, is expected to step down as the head of the DOGE, at the end of next month. His exit has sparked speculations of a possible rift with Donald Trump, even though his departure was expected because of federal regulations that limit special government employees (SGEs) […]
A federal judge has dismissed the corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, ruling out any possibility of reindictment. The decision eliminates allegations of political interference, with Judge Dale Ho emphasizing that Adams’ political freedoms should not be compromised by prosecution threats. A US federal judge has dismissed the corruption case against New York City […]
President Donald Trump with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (AP/ File photo) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has found himself at the center of growing frustration within the Trump administration as President Donald Trump prepares to implement his “Liberation Day” strategy, which includes the launch of reciprocal tariffs. According to the New York Post, sources close […]
File photo: US Vice President JD Vance (Picture credit: AP) US Vice President JD Vance has come under fire for falsely claiming that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father deported to El Salvador, was a convicted MS-13 gang member. Online users, including Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, fact-checked Vance after he cited court documents that reportedly did […]
President Donald Trump signs an executive order again concert ticket scalping, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 31, 2025, as Kid Rock watches. (Pool via AP) The Trump administration has admitted in a legal filing that it mistakenly deported a Maryland-based father to El Salvador “due to an administrative […]
AI-generated image (For representative purposes only) As federal workers in US return to work in phases after President Donald Trump’s swearing-in, some of them were sent back home as their offices lacked basic necessities like toilet paper, parking space, chair, food and even privacy.Nearly 1 million employees who had been working remotely or in hybrid […]
The Trump administration is planning to take over the seating assignments in the White House press briefing room, a senior official has confirmed. The plan, which could impact the relationship significantly between the administration and the media, would strip the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) of its long-standing authority to assign seats.The WHCA is an […]
US secretary of state Marco Rubio and first lady Melania Trump will be hosting a host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards on Tuesday to celebrate and recognise women who have portrayed ‘exceptional courage, strength and leadership,’ from around the world. The 19th edition of the ceremony will be held at the department […]
The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dropped American comedian Amber Ruffin as the headliner for its annual dinner, citing ongoing tensions with President Donald Trump.Ruffin, known for her political humour, previously criticised Trump and joked that no one would want to attend the event with him. A White House spokesman openly condemned both her appearance […]
The TOI Correspondent from Washington: The India-born President of Tufts University and an Indian-American judge are caught up in the turbulence surrounding the detention and prospective deportation of a Turkish scholar Rumeysa Ozturk, accused of pro-Hamas activism on the campus of an institution with more than 1200 international students, and strong ties with India. Sunil […]
