Trump’s speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from ‘filthy’ countries
Trump said he objected to taking immigrants from “hellholes like Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia and many other countries.” He added for emphasis that those places “are a disaster, right? Filthy, dirty, disgusting, ridden with crime.”
ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise in the wake of National Guard attack, immigration lawyers say
On a recent afternoon, Giselle Garcia, a volunteer who has been helping an Afghan family resettle, drove the father to a check-in with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She warned him and his family to prepare for the worst.
Trump threatens new tariffs on India over rice ‘dumping’
US President Donald Trump has signaled more punitive tariffs on India after accusing it of “dumping” rice into the American market. The threat comes amid talks for a trade deal with New Delhi.
Musk calls for abolition of EU
US-based tech billionaire Elon Musk has called for the dissolution of the European Union after the bloc fined his social media platform X.
FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport
President Donald Trump was awarded the new FIFA peace prize on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw — giving the spectacle to set matchups for the quadrennial soccer tournament even more of a Trumpian flair.
Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says
The Trump administration will be expanding its ban on travel for citizens of certain countries to more than 30, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, in the latest restriction to come since a man from Afghanistan was accused of shooting two National Guard members.
Ex-Pornhub owner looking to buy Russian oil giant’s Western assets – Reuters
Former Pornhub owner Bernd Bergmair is considering the purchase of sanctioned Russian oil major Lukoil’s international assets, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
US F-16 crashes in California (VIDEO)
A US F-16C crashed during a training mission over California on Wednesday morning, the Air Force reported.
Netanyahu says to visit New York despite Mamdani arrest threat
"Yes, I'll come to New York," Netanyahu said in a virtual interview with the New York Times' Dealbook forum.
Sabrina Carpenter Slams White House for Using Her Song in ICE Video
Sabrina Carpenter has demanded the White House stop using her song Juno after it was featured in a video showing ICE arrests, calling the clip “evil and disgusting.”
With ‘Trump Accounts,’ your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here’s what to know
The bill, signed into law earlier this year, gives $1,000 to every newborn, so long as their parents open an account. That money is invested in the stock market by private firms, and the child can access the funds when they turn 18.
US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it is halting all immigration applications, including those for green cards and U.S. citizenship, submitted by people from 19 non-European countries, citing national security and public safety concerns.