Tag: United States

US: American Airlines Flight Collides Midair with Helicopter Near Reagan National Airport

The aircraft crashed into the Potomac River, close to the airport, officials confirmed.

January 30, 2025

Trump Signs Laken Riley Act, Expands Detention for Undocumented Migrants Accused of Crimes

Trump thanked Republicans for supporting the bill, as well as the Democrats who voted across party lines.

January 30, 2025

US State Department Freezes Funding for “Woke Programs”

The department also highlighted that the previously announced 90-day pause and review of U.S. foreign aid is already showing positive results.

January 30, 2025

US President Trump jokes, “Am I permitted to run again?” during a speech to House Republicans

Trump went on to congratulate the reelected Republican House majority, citing the party's historic success in swing states such as Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Georgia.

January 28, 2025

US Steps Up Immigration Crackdown; VP Vance and Trump’s Border Czar Defend Controversial Raids

Vance expressed hope that the raids would have a “chilling effect” on illegal immigration, signaling the administration's willingness to target even sensitive locations if necessary.

January 27, 2025

Trump Imposes Emergency Tariffs on Colombia After Deportation Flight Ban

In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized Petro’s decision to deny entry to two US repatriation flights carrying deported migrants, calling it a threat to US national security.

January 27, 2025

Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship, Calling It Unconstitutional

Judge John Coughenour, a Reagan appointee, granted the emergency request from Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and three other Democratic-led states.

January 24, 2025

US: Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship, Calls It ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’

Judge Coughenour strongly criticized the executive order, citing the clarity of its constitutional violation.

January 24, 2025

US: Man Pardoned for January 6 Capitol Riot Arrested on Federal Gun Charge

Ball is one of over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 riot who had their charges dropped through Trump’s pardons.

January 23, 2025

“Anything That Makes Us Stronger, Safer, or More Prosperous Will Be Our Mission”: Marco Rubio’s Inaugural Remarks as Secretary of State

Rubio praised the U.S. diplomatic corps, describing it as "the greatest, the most effective, the most talented, and the most experienced diplomatic corps in the history of the world."

January 22, 2025