The Trump administration plans to formally sign and announce a 30-year civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, channeling billions of dollars to US nuclear firms.

1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs

The Trump administration finalized rules capping student visas at four years, journalist visas at 240 days (90 days for Chinese nationals), and adding restrictions on graduate school transfers and post-graduation grace periods.

1mo ago · 4 min · Policy & Government

President Trump fired Democratic EAC commissioners Benjamin Hovland and Thomas Hicks and allowed Republican Christy McCormick to resign, leaving the election standards agency with no members.

1mo ago · 4 min · Policy & Government

A data analysis of ICE records shows deportations of immigrants who entered the U.S. as unaccompanied minors are running at triple the rate of Trump's first term, with immigration courts issuing more than 10,000 removal orders per month.

1mo ago · 5 min · Policy & Government

The US Supreme Court ruled the government can cap asylum processing at the US-Mexico border when facilities are overcrowded. The decision gives the Trump administration, and future governments, a lasting legal tool to limit daily asylum intake at ports of entry.

1mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government

President Trump threatened to take "immediate action" against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook, days after a federal court blocked his attempt to fire two FTC officials. The move escalates White House pressure on independent agencies and raises fresh uncertainty about Fed independence.

1mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government

The U.S. Senate passed a House-approved war powers resolution on Iran, the first time such a measure has cleared both chambers. The vote is a formal bipartisan rebuke of unchecked executive military authority toward Iran, though a presidential veto is expected.

1mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government

The Supreme Court blocked Trump from firing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook, preserving the Fed's independence from presidential removal power. A separate ruling the same day gave Trump broader authority to dismiss leaders of other independent federal agencies.

1mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government

The US Supreme Court has blocked President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, who faced unproven mortgage fraud allegations. The ruling preserves Fed independence for now and keeps a politically charged removal case alive in the courts.

2mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government

The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants, exposing them to deportation.

2mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status for more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants. The ruling puts affected individuals at risk of losing work authorization and deportation protections, with enforcement timelines still to be determined.

2mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that immigration officials can place green card holders on parole at border crossings based on suspicion alone. The decision, backing a Trump administration policy, weakens entry protections for roughly 13 million lawful permanent residents who travel internationally.

2mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government

The Trump administration ended Biden's zero-tolerance gun dealer policy, shifted nearly 1,800 ATF agents to immigration enforcement, and the Justice Department declined 30% more trafficking referrals in 2025.

2mo ago · 5 min · Policy & Government

The US Justice Department has opened denaturalisation proceedings against roughly a dozen naturalised citizens, including Indian-origin businessman Debashis Ghosh, accused of a $2.5 million investment fraud.

3mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs

President Trump plans to remove FDA Commissioner Marty Makary amid disputes over vaping policy, the abortion pill, and drug rejections. A leadership change at the agency could shift approval timelines and regulatory priorities affecting pharma and biotech sectors.

3mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government

The Trump administration is seeking allied help to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blocked the waterway, despite Trump publicly claiming the U.S. needs no assistance. The disconnect complicates outreach, as Trump has recently attacked many of the same allies Washington now needs.

3mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs

The US plans to reduce its troop deployment in Germany by 5,000 soldiers amid a dispute between the Trump administration and Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran policy. The cut raises fresh questions about American commitment to NATO and could deepen transatlantic tensions already under pressure.

3mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs

The Trump administration declared the U.S.-Iran war "terminated" via ceasefire on Friday, just as a 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline arrived requiring congressional authorization. The move lets the White House sidestep a congressional vote, but lawmakers could still challenge the framing.

3mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says a ceasefire pauses the 48-hour War Powers Resolution clock, explaining why the Trump administration has not formally notified Congress after striking Iran and Houthi targets. The claim faces pushback from lawmakers who say the 1973 law contains no such ceasefire exception.

3mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress does not need to vote on Trump's military actions toward Iran, arguing the U.S. is 'not at war.' The stance invokes a legal threshold under the War Powers Resolution, effectively blocking mandatory congressional oversight for now. The comments came as a key deadline in the U.S.-

3mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government