New York Appeals Court Overturns $527 Million Fine Against Trump, Upholds Fraud Ruling and Director Ban
A New York appeals court has overturned a $527 million civil fraud penalty imposed on U.S. President Donald Trump, while affirming that he and his two eldest sons committed financial fraud and upholding a temporary ban on them serving as corporate directors. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General, […]
Israel Launches Initial Assault on Gaza City, Plans Large-Scale Reservist Call-Up
Israel has begun the first phase of its military assault on Gaza City, with plans to mobilize up to 60,000 reservists as part of a broader effort to occupy the city, officials confirmed Wednesday. “We have begun preliminary operations and the first stages of the attack on Gaza City. IDF forces are already positioned on […]
Trump: Putin Won’t Dare Challenge Me as Alaska Summit Looms
U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “won’t mess around” with him, as the two prepare for their first face-to-face meeting in six years. The high-stakes summit, set to take place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, will focus on the war in Ukraine—but notably, without Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky […]
US to Launch Visa Bond Pilot Requiring Up to $15,000 from Select Foreign Visitors
The United States will roll out a new visa bond pilot program on August 20, requiring certain foreign visitors to pay refundable bonds of up to $15,000 in an effort to reduce visa overstays. The controversial initiative, announced Monday in a Federal Register notice, will run for approximately one year. Under the program, US consular […]
Ukrainian MP, Officials Arrested in Major Military Corruption Scandal
Ukrainian authorities have arrested a sitting member of parliament, senior regional officials, and National Guard personnel in connection with a sweeping corruption scheme involving inflated military procurement contracts, including for drones and electronic warfare systems. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the arrests via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that those involved had raised state […]
El Salvador Approves Indefinite Presidential Re-Election, Sparking Fears of Democratic Erosion
El Salvador’s ruling party on Thursday approved major constitutional reforms that allow for indefinite presidential re-election and extend presidential terms from five to six years, deepening concerns about the country’s democratic trajectory under President Nayib Bukele. The changes, introduced by Ana Figueroa of the ruling New Ideas party, were passed by the Legislative Assembly—where Bukele’s […]
Two Undocumented Suspects Arrested in Robbery That Left Off-Duty Border Agent Critically Injured
Authorities have arrested two undocumented immigrants from the Dominican Republic in connection with a failed robbery that left an off-duty U.S. border patrol officer seriously wounded in New York City on Saturday. The suspects, identified as Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez and Christhian Aybar-Berroa, are currently awaiting arraignment. The 42-year-old officer, who was shot in the […]
Trump Urges Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony Amid Pressure from MAGA Base
Under growing pressure from his political base, President Donald Trump has called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek court approval to release “any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony” related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Bondi responded Thursday night on social media, saying her office is “ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal […]
Trump Says He’s “Disappointed but Not Done” with Putin in Candid BBC Interview
In a rare and revealing phone call with the BBC, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed deep frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, declaring he is “disappointed but not done” with the Russian leader. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump was pressed on whether he still trusted Putin. His response: “I trust almost no one.” The […]
Trump Signs Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill, Securing Key Second-Term Victory
President Donald Trump signed into law a sweeping package of tax breaks and spending cuts on Friday, capping off an aggressive push by the White House and GOP leadership to deliver on one of the president’s top second-term priorities ahead of the Fourth of July. The legislation, dubbed “One Big Beautiful Bill” by Trump, extends […]
