‘No plans’ for immigrant reality TV show

The Trump administration is not considering a reality show in which immigrants compete for citizenship, according to the Homeland Security chief, despite statements to the contrary by a department spokeswoman. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told a Senate committee May 20 that she and her leadership team “have no knowledge” of a reality show, which … Read more

UK halts Israel trade talks over new Gaza offensive

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will take control of the whole of Gaza. Sachin Ravikumar and Sarah Young  |  Reuters Hamas frees Israeli-American hostage, Israel says no ceasefire Israeli Army Handout Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander was released by Hamas and safely transported to Israel. Israel has blocked the entry of medical, food … Read more

Trump’s tax bill and your wallet

Good morning!🙋🏼‍♀️ I’m Nicole Fallert, I’ll have an Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, please. Quick look at Tuesday’s news: Will President Trump’s tax bill help all Americans? President Donald Trump’s tax bill won approval from a key congressional committee over the weekend. He claims it would lower taxes for all Americans. While it’s true that certain Americans will … Read more

Why Biden might not have gotten screened for prostate cancer.

Doctors not involved in former former President Joe Biden’s care said his diagnoses shows the nuance and challenges of screening for prostate cancer. Experts say Joe Biden’s cancer no longer curable, but treatable Former President Joe Biden’s cancer cells are ranked with a “high Gleason score.” Here’s what that means for his treatment. Former president … Read more

Trump admin terminates $60 million in Harvard grants over alleged antisemitism

May 19 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Monday that it was terminating $60 million in federal grants to Harvard University saying the Ivy League institution failed to address antisemitic harassment and ethnic discrimination on campus. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has frozen or ended federal grants and contracts … Read more

Senate confirms Charles Kushner as US ambassador to France and Monaco

The Senate on Monday confirmed Charles Kushner, the father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to be U.S. ambassador to France and Monaco. Trump taps Mike Waltz for UN ambassador after ‘Signalgate’ scandal President Donald Trump nominated former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz as U.N. ambassador after he left his post amid “Signalgate.” WASHINGTON – The … Read more

U.S. attorney charges representative after Newark ICE facility visit

The U.S. Attorney for New Jersey announced charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey Monday night for assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement related to a May 9 altercation at a Newark immigration facility. Three Democratic lawmakers from New Jersey − Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez and McIver − faced off against … Read more