World Apr 29 As U.S. foreign aid drops, United Nations agencies that provide aid worldwide slash jobs or cut costs Officials are pointing to funding reductions mainly from the United States and warning that vital relief programs will be severely affected as a result.
Politics Apr 29 Hegseth boasted about ending a ‘woke’ program on women and security. Trump signed it into law in 2017 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a post on X called the “Women, Peace & Security” program at the Department of Defense "a UNITED NATIONS program pushed by feminists and left-wing activists. Politicians fawn over it; troops HATE it.” It is…
Politics Apr 22 State Department unveils massive overhaul of agency, 15 percent staff reduction Plans include consolidating 734 bureaus and offices to 602 as well as transitioning 137 offices "to another location within the Department to increase efficiency."…
Politics Apr 15 WATCH: State Department holds news briefing as DOGE staffer made head of foreign assistance A senior U.S. official said Tuesday the Republican administration has appointed Musk lieutenant Jeremy Lewin as acting head of all foreign assistance at the State Department. Lewin is an associate of Musk's Department of Government Efficiency team.
Politics Mar 27 White House withdraws Rep. Stefanik’s nomination for UN ambassador over GOP’s razor-thin majority in House The abrupt withdrawal reflects growing concern among House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, that their historically slim majority could be at risk, particularly ahead of two special elections in Florida next week.
Politics Jan 30 WATCH: Tulsi Gabbard testifies at confirmation hearing for national intelligence director Gabbard, President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, faced sharp criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike Thursday during a fiery confirmation hearing focused on her past comments sympathetic to Russia, a meeting with Syria's now-deposed leader and…
Politics Jan 24 WATCH: Senate narrowly confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.
Politics Jan 22 Trump administration cancels travel for refugees already cleared to resettle in the U.S. Refugees who'd been approved to travel to the United States before a deadline next week suspending America's refugee resettlement program have had their travel plans canceled by the Trump administration.
Politics Jan 21 Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges in affidavit he was abusive to second wife The affidavit describes Hegseth’s treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and a domestic situation where Samantha Hegseth had a safe word to indicate if she was in danger at home. Danielle Hegseth said Samantha texted that…
Politics Jan 21 WATCH: Elise Stefanik testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for ambassador to the UN Stefanik opened her confirmation hearing Tuesday for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations by pledging to implement President Donald Trump’s “America First” mandate and roll out a review of U.S. funding for some of the world body’s agencies.