Bagram Air Base, a major U. S. military site for nearly 20 years, is now at the center of a dispute. The Taliban, who took control of the base after the U. S. withdrawal in 2021, are refusing to hand it back. Former U. S. President Donald Trump has been pushing to retake the base, even hinting at talks with the Taliban. However, the Taliban are standing firm, saying ...
A U. S. Attorney in Virginia, Erik Siebert, left his job after facing pressure from the Trump administration. They wanted him to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with a crime, but he didn't find enough proof. Siebert thanked his team for their hard work before leaving. Trump then announced that he had fired Siebert, not the other way around. He said he...
The Pentagon has introduced a new rule that could change how journalists report on military matters. Starting now, reporters must agree to use only pre-approved information when covering the Defense Department. If they refuse, they risk losing their press credentials. This move is part of a broader effort by the current administration to control how the media reports...
The Trump administration is once again at the supreme court's doorstep, this time seeking to end protections for Venezuelans living in the US. The request comes after a federal judge ruled that the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, overstepped her authority by trying to end these protections, known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS is a humanitarian p...
Former President Donald Trump made a significant announcement on his Truth Social platform. He declared that he would label Antifa, the far-left anti-fascist movement, as a terrorist organization. This news broke early Thursday morning UK time. Trump's statement was direct and forceful. He called Antifa a "sick, dangerous, radical left disaster. " He also promised t...
President Trump is back in the UK for another big visit. This time, he's bringing along his wife, Melania. They touched down at Stansted Airport and then took a helicopter to central London. They're staying at a fancy place called Winfield House, which is the US ambassador's home. Tomorrow, Trump is set to meet King Charles III at Windsor Castle. The next day, he's ...
Political pressure is mounting as U. S. President Donald Trump takes a firm stance against Russian oil imports. In a recent move, he urged NATO allies to halt all purchases of Russian oil, aiming to cripple Russia's economy and force an end to the Ukraine war. Trump's call to action comes with a twist: he insists that major sanctions on Russia should only be implemen...
Three top FBI agents have taken the Trump administration to court, claiming they were fired for not bending to political pressure. These agents, with decades of experience, say they were let go just before they could retire, all because they wouldn't play along with what they describe as a vendetta. The agents allege that the administration wanted them out because t...
The Trump administration is making big changes to how science and energy are handled in the U. S. These changes could have lasting effects on the environment and public health. First, let's talk about science. The administration has been cutting back on research and data collection. This includes reducing the role of scientists in decision-making. For example, they ...
The CEO of Pfizer, Albert Boura, has suggested that former President Donald Trump should be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize. This is due to Trump's role in speeding up the creation and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Boura highlighted the success of Operation Warp Speed, a program started by Trump in 2020. This program helped prevent economic disaster and ...