Tariffs, Alliances, and Expansionist Rhetoric Redefine U.S. Foreign Policy Embed from Getty Images WASHINGTON/TOKYO/BRUSSELS, April 27 (Reuters) — In his first 100 days back in office, President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping tariff war, slashed U.S. foreign aid, and disrupted alliances, setting the world order on an uncertain course. Trump has alienated allies, emboldened…
Ellis Monk is Professor of Sociology. CAMBRIDGE Mass. (AP) — After scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, tech companies now face fresh political pressure over their efforts to address bias in artificial intelligence (AI). “Woke AI” Becomes a New Battleground in Washington In Washington, Republican leaders and the White House are shifting the conversation….
ICE Agents Detained Columbia Activist Without Legal Authorization New court filings submitted on April 24 reveal that immigration agents did not have a warrant when they arrested Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil in March, a fact the Trump administration has now admitted. This contradicts earlier claims by the agents, who initially reported they did possess…
Washington, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over deadly Russian airstrikes on Kyiv, which killed at least 12 people and injured 90 others, calling the attacks “not necessary” and warning President Vladimir Putin to “STOP.” Speaking at a joint press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the White House…
Shoigu Reaffirms Russia’s Right to Use Nuclear Weapons Russia’s top security official has reiterated the country’s willingness to use nuclear weapons if it faces military aggression from Western nations. Sergei Shoigu, former defense minister and current head of Russia’s powerful Security Council, made the remarks on April 24 during an interview with the TASS state…
Trump Signs Sweeping Executive Orders on Education Reform WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders on April 23 aimed at reshaping U.S. education policy. The directives cover artificial intelligence in schools, university accreditation, school discipline, foreign funding, and support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). AI in Classrooms One order promotes the…
Pope Francis’ Final Hours and Last Words Revealed as Vatican Shares Details Vatican City — The Vatican has released details surrounding the final moments of Pope Francis, who passed away peacefully on Monday at the age of 88. Roman Catholic cardinals have begun preparations for his funeral, set to take place on Saturday at 10…
Prosecutors Refuse to Admit Guilt, Resign in Protest WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) — Three federal prosecutors who led the criminal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned on Tuesday. Their decision comes in protest after the U.S. Department of Justice allegedly pressured them to express regret and admit wrongdoing for refusing to…
Sharp Criticism Follows Economic Warning Former President Donald Trump sharply criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on April 17, declaring on social media that “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough.” The remark came just one day after Powell warned about the potential economic fallout of Trump’s tariff policies during a speech in Chicago. Powell Cautions…
Relief May Help Automakers Shift Production President Donald Trump said Monday he’s considering temporary exemptions from 25% tariffs on the auto industry. The move aims to give carmakers more time to shift production back to the U.S. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said companies moving away from foreign-made parts — especially from Canada and…
