Trump has been busy talking about the economy, especially inflation. In five speeches since December, he said inflation was beaten or falling more than 20 times, but most people still see higher prices. He spent a lot of time on other topics – immigration, critics from the opposite party, and
A large group of students from all five high schools and several middle schools in Napa decided to leave their classrooms on Friday afternoon. They gathered at the corner of Trancas and Jefferson, where they joined a planned protest against U. S. immigration enforcement. The walkout began at 12:45 p
John Sandweg, who once led ICE during the Obama years, told a TV program that Minneapolis had become too wild for agents to do their job. He said the city was “crazy, ” with ICE officers being chased by crowds, whistles blaring and everyone shouting. In that setting, enforcement is impossible. Sand
The Caribbean nation of Haiti has slipped into a state of uncertainty as its temporary governing body’s authority expired, leaving no clear next step for leadership. The nine‑person council that was set up in April to calm violent gang clashes and prepare for elections has seen its power fade amid
New York has added a new option for people who are seriously ill and expect to die within six months. The state’s newest law lets them request medication that can end their life, but only after a set of careful checks. First, there is a five‑day pause between the doctor’s order and when the medicine
Ukraine has shown its approval for a pause in fighting during the Winter Games. The request came after Italy and Pope Leo encouraged world leaders to use the Milano Cortina event for peace. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine agrees with the idea of a truce and the UN resolution that follo
The idea that President Trump might use the military to take over Greenland is not just a headline; it would be a serious act of war against Denmark, a NATO partner, and the people who live there. In the United States, only Congress has the authority to declare war under Article I, Section 8 of the
The public debate about the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program has drifted from facts to exaggeration. Many claim the program lets firms grab federal contracts without competition, but that is a false picture. An 8(a) company does not have a special license to win contracts by default. It
A recent survey by Rasmussen Reports found President Trump’s approval rating at 41 percent, a dip to the lowest level seen during his second term. The tracker recorded 57 percent of respondents disapproving, a figure that could influence the political climate as the country heads toward the 2026 mid
Zelenskiy spoke to the nation, demanding quicker action on Ukraine’s air defences and the repair of damaged electricity grids. Russian forces have carried out night attacks for over a month, using drones and missiles that slipped past existing defences and left many apartment blocks without power o
