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In a significant move aimed at tightening immigration enforcement, the President of the United States has issued a new executive order that revokes several previous directives related to immigration policy. The order, signed on January 20, 2025, cites the challenges posed by illegal immigration over the past four years, attributing the increase to the prior…
In a significant move to bolster national security, President of the United States has mandated an investigation into the impact of copper imports on the country’s safety and economic stability. Copper, a critical resource for various industries including defense and technology, has raised alarms due to the United States’ heavy reliance on foreign sources. In…
In a significant development for America’s energy policy, President of the United States has issued an executive order reaffirming the nation’s commitment to energy independence and deregulation of energy production. The new order underscores the abundant energy and natural resources available in the United States, emphasizing their role in driving economic prosperity and national security….
In a sweeping move aimed at countering what he described as a revisionist narrative of American history, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on March 27, 2025, to restore the integrity of historical representations in the United States. The order highlights a decade-long concern over the portrayal of American history, asserting that a…
In a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all of the U.S.’s trading partners took effect shortly after midnight. These tariffs aim to impose additional costs on U.S. businesses importing products. Major trading partners, including the European Union and Vietnam, will face significant new taxes, with increases of 20%…
BRUSSELS — The European Union doesn’t really do knee-jerk reactions. And when it comes to trade wars, it prepares its case, builds a consensus among its members — and saves its most painful retaliation until last. Donald Trump’s unprecedented tariff onslaught is no exception. Just after the bloc locked in its response on Wednesday to…
WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, she was given private assurances that she would not only rejoin the House GOP leadership team, but also reclaim her coveted spot on the House Intelligence Committee, according to two Republican sources with knowledge of the…
The United States has revoked the visas of four international students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and 13 students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, according to university officials. WPI learned of the visa revocations through its regular monitoring of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a government database, as stated by WPI…
In his final week as the fire recovery czar for Los Angeles, Steve Soboroff has raised significant concerns regarding his exclusion from high-level planning related to the Palisades fire recovery efforts. Soboroff questioned the decision of Mayor Karen Bass in appointing him to such a pivotal position, particularly as rebuilding efforts remain in flux. The…
European defense ministers have voiced their concerns regarding Ukraine’s peace prospects, indicating that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s continuing aggression makes peace difficult to attain. As these discussions unfold, the United States is moving ahead with talks with Moscow. On Friday, Steve Witkoff, a top official from the Trump administration, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin,…
The relationship between countries in the Global South and the United States can be likened to an abusive relationship, marked by manipulation, coercion, and aggression. Many nations, particularly Venezuela, have found themselves resisting a cycle of domination that often leads to dire consequences. The latent promise of a prosperous partnership often devolves into various stages…
Yader Salgado, the sexton of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Northport, is a beloved figure in his community, entrusted with many responsibilities and an oversized key ring to manage them. As he strolls through the historic building on Main Street early on a rainy Monday morning, he effortlessly unlocks each door, a testament to his…