Blue States vs Donald Trump: 19 Democratic Governors unite against National Guard threat; slam ‘abuse of power’

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) Nineteen Democratic governors on Thursday issued a rare joint statement denouncing US President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy National Guard troops in major US cities without their consent, describing the move as an “alarming abuse of power.”The statement, signed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Maryland’s […]

US says no new visas: Trump not opening doors to 600,000 Chinese students; White House clarifies policy

[ad_1] The White House on Thursday clarified that US President Donald Trump is not increasing the number of student visas for Chinese nationals, countering recent speculation over a supposed expansion in student entries. “President Trump isn’t proposing an increase in student visas for Chinese students. The 600k number refers to two years’ worth of visas. […]

‘Not happy, not surprised’: Trump unsurprised by deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, White House calls for de-escalation

[ad_1] Vladimir Putin (left), Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP) US President Donald Trump was “not happy” but “not surprised” by Russia’s latest missile and drone strikes on Kyiv that killed at least 19 people, the White House said on Thursday, while urging “both sides” to move toward ending the war.“He was not happy about this […]

‘People are desperate’: Trump threatens federal takeover of Chicago; blasts governor Pritzker over rising crime

[ad_1] Donald Trump (left), JB Pritzker (AP) US President Donald Trump on Thursday escalated his criticism of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, citing a fresh spike in gun violence in Chicago and suggesting federal intervention may be necessary if local authorities fail to act.It comes after Trump issued threats to deploy federal troops in America’s third-largest […]

‘Egregious’: Russia’s attack on Ukraine receives backlash- Here’s what nations said

[ad_1] Russia launched a major air attack early Thursday on Kyiv, including a rare strike on the city centre, that killed at least 18 people and injured 48 others, sparking backlash from different countries. In the Ukraine attack, Russian missiles also damaged European Union diplomatic offices, authorities said. The bombardment, involving drones and missiles, marked […]

‘Capital, capital punishment’: Trump pushes death penalty for Washington, DC murders — but city has rejected it for 40 years

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that his administration will seek the death penalty in all murder cases in Washington, DC, a move that could collide with longstanding city law and resistance from juries.“Anybody murders something in the capital, capital punishment. Capital, capital punishment,” Trump declared during a Cabinet meeting. “It’ll be a […]

‘Dead ringer sign’: Trump boasts ‘highest mark’ on cognitive test — but psychologists point to red-carpet stumble as warning of brain decline

[ad_1] Two psychologists have raised fresh alarm over Donald Trump’s health, claiming the 79-year-old is exhibiting a “telltale sign” of a rare brain condition that they believe is getting “worse and worse.”Psychologists raise the red flagClinical psychologists Dr John Gartner and Dr Harry Segal, speaking on their Shrinking Trump podcast, said Trump’s psychomotor performance is […]

‘America will lead again in AI’: Melania Trump rolls out national challenge for kids — here’s the catch

[ad_1] US First Lady Melania Trump is stepping into the tech spotlight, launching a national program to get children thinking about artificial intelligence. But while the initiative comes with lofty promises, it’s short on details, and that’s the catch.On Tuesday, the First Lady’s office announced the President’s Artificial Intelligence Challenge, inviting students from kindergarten through […]

‘We’re going to change the green card’: Trump team plots H-1B shake-up — what it means for Indians

[ad_1] The Trump administration is planning a major overhaul of the United States’ H-1B visa and green card systems, signalling a shift towards wage-based immigration and merit-driven selection. US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick on Monday said he is involved in the proposed reforms, which aim to replace the current lottery-based system with a more selective […]

‘Prayers not enough’: Former Biden aide Jen Psaki slams Donald Trump over Minneapolis shooting response; faces backlash for politicising tragedy | World News

[ad_1] Jen Psaki slams Donald Trump over Minneapolis shooting response; faces backlash for politicising traged Former White House press secretary and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki launched a blistering attack on US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, accusing them of offering only “thoughts and prayers” in the wake of a deadly school shooting in Minneapolis.In […]