Chance the Rapper reveals if he’s heard from Obama since ‘Together’ Chance the Rapper tells USA TODAY’s Ralphie Aversa about the meaning behind his Obama Presidential Center reference in the song, “Together.” Former President Barack Obama gave warned this week that Americans may have to “possibly sacrifice” if they want to stick up for democratic … Read more
As part of his effort to shrink government, Trump cut humanities grants that have been used to record and share history for a half century Trump to shut down Voice of America, cites ‘radical propaganda’ Trump’s executive order disbands the U.S. Agency for Global Media, including Voice of America. The order also impacts global broadcasts. … Read more
The Trump administration has signaled the military won’t be focusing on climate change, a move that follows decades of climate research. Hegseth: ‘Diversity is our strength’ is dumbest phrase in military history U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called ‘diversity is our strength’ the dumbest phrase in military history. Every other winter, the U.S. military gathers … Read more
GOP, Democrats grapple over judiciary power Congress held a hearing over the judiciary’s role as multiple injunctions come on the heels of President Trump’s executive orders. WASHINGTON – Everything is an “emergency” in the legal fight over President Donald Trump’s second-term policies − and the courts are groaning under the weight of it all. Trump … Read more
Donald Trump isn’t the first U.S. president to consider taking land from Denmark. What did the U.S. want last time and how did it wind up for those in the middle? Vance visit to Greenland met with cold welcome by locals Vice President JD Vance pushed President Donald Trump’s agenda to acquire Greenland during his … Read more
Yuliia Dysa and Tom Balmforth | Reuters Ukraine, Russia agree to deals brokered by US The U.S. brokered separate deals with Russia and Ukraine, but both countries said it’s up to the U.S. to maintain the agreements. KYIV – A Russian missile attack killed at least 16 people, including six children, in a residential area of … Read more
Who is far-right activist Laura Loomer? President Donald Trump is spending time with Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, but who is she? WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump admits he is taking advice from extreme right-wing conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer but won’t say directly whether she played a role in his firing of senior U.S. intelligence … Read more
The arrival of DOGE staff at a federal agency is often followed by layoffs. Nathan Layne, Alexandra Alper and Tim Reid | Reuters Ashley St. Clair sells Tesla, claims Elon Musk cut child support Ashley St. Clair, 26, claims she was forced to sell her Tesla after Elon Musk reduced child support payments for their … Read more
The Education Department said the grants are used to train teachers on ‘divisive ideologies’ such as DEI,’critical race theory,’ and ‘anti-racism.’ Pentagon removes holocaust pages to comply with Trump’s DEI ban The Defense Department has removed or plans to delete thousands of websites to comply with President Trump’s order eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) … Read more
