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The federal government has announced that it will finally begin enforcing the national Real ID law starting on May 7, marking a significant moment after nearly two decades of delays. For many, this new enforcement is particularly important for boarding domestic flights, as non-Real ID driver’s licenses and identification cards will no longer be accepted…
The Trump administration this week intensified its efforts to undermine nationwide climate progress with a sweeping executive order aimed at restricting states’ abilities to set their own environmental policies, specifically targeting key components of California’s initiatives against climate change. In an order dated April 8, the president directed Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi to identify and…
The Justice Department has decided to move to drop a criminal case against Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos, alleged East Coast leader of the MS-13 gang, less than two weeks after he was charged. Instead of pursuing prosecution in the United States, authorities plan to deport him. In an unusual twist, Villatoro Santos’ lawyer is contesting…
The Trump administration’s case to deport Columbia University graduate and activist leader Mahmoud Khalil relies solely on a controversial letter from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which reiterates unsubstantiated claims of Khalil’s supposed antisemitism. This letter, a 1 ½-page declaration, was presented by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at a Louisiana immigration court, specifically…
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee an agency that manages a quarter-billion acres of public land has withdrawn her nomination following revelations that she criticized the Republican president in 2021 for inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The withdrawal of Kathleen Sgamma to lead the Interior Department’s Bureau…
In February, North Macedonia abstained from two UN resolutions condemning Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, a decision that reflected the country’s alignment with its key ally, the United States, amid complex geopolitical dynamics in Europe, the country’s Foreign minister has told Euronews in an interview. “In this current situation, because there was no alignment within the…
Estimating the revenue raised by tariffs is not as straightforward as multiplying the amount of imports by the applicable tariff rate. Tariffs are taxes imposed by one country on goods imported from another country. They are trade barriers that raise prices, reduce available quantities of goods and services for U.S. businesses and consumers, and create…
On Tuesday, the U.S. State Department held a briefing led by MS BRUCE, who began by acknowledging the busy schedule of the White House and the importance of the discussions on international issues. MS BRUCE welcomed attendees and recounted a brief encounter between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and reporters in the bullpen, which sparked…
This article is the fifth in a five-part MSNBC Daily series, “The Future of NATO.” With the Trump administration attacking allies, removing troops from European training missions, handing Ukraine’s bargaining chips to Russia and refusing to guarantee European security even as a “backstop” — this article raises five crucial questions about the future of NATO,…
In a bold move to strengthen national security, the President of the United States has issued a new executive order aimed at revitalizing the country’s defense acquisition processes. This landmark directive outlines a comprehensive plan to enhance the speed and efficiency of military procurement, ensuring that the United States military maintains its position as a…
Russia has released Ksenia Karelina, a dual U.S.-Russian national, who was sentenced to 12 years in prison for treason in August of last year, in a new prison swap on Thursday. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed her release in a social media post early Thursday, but he offered no information about the terms…
The United States government’s abrupt and irresponsible termination of foreign assistance is putting the health and human rights of millions of people in Yemen who depend on humanitarian aid at risk, Amnesty International said today. After a decade of a devastating conflict, Yemen continues to face one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Aid workers…
