The Trump administration has ordered U.S. embassies to halt new student and exchange visa appointments, citing plans to expand social media vetting. A memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed diplomatic posts to cancel unfilled appointments, though scheduled ones may continue. This move comes amid tensions with elite universities like Harvard, which Trump accuses …
President Donald Trump has announced a 30-day suspension of planned 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico after both countries pledged to enhance border security and combat drug trafficking. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced a $1.3 billion border initiative, including a fentanyl czar and joint task force with the U.S., while Mexican President …
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, returning to office after a four-year hiatus. The ceremony was held indoors in the Capitol Rotunda due to extreme cold, with Chief Justice John Roberts administering the oath of office. Trump used two Bibles during the ceremony: one …
TikTok went dark in the US over the weekend after the Supreme Court upheld a law banning the app, citing national security concerns over its Chinese ownership. However, the app reappeared a day later with a message thanking Donald Trump for efforts to restore it. The ban, aimed at preventing China from accessing US user …
As of January 2025, TikTok’s future in the United States is uncertain due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act requires ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to sell its U.S. operations by January 19, 2025, or face a ban. President Biden has deferred enforcement, leaving the …
Greenland has become a focal point of international interest, with former U.S. President Donald Trump reigniting discussions about acquiring the territory, citing national security concerns. However, Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte B. Egede firmly stated that “Greenland is not for sale” and emphasized the island’s pursuit of independence. Denmark responded by increasing defense spending to secure …
US President-elect Donald Trump is meeting TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, as the app faces a potential US ban. A law passed earlier this year requires TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform or face a ban by January 19. ByteDance denies alleged ties to the Chinese government. TikTok has …
ABC News has settled a defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump, agreeing to pay $15 million. The lawsuit stemmed from false statements by anchor George Stephanopoulos, who claimed Trump had been found “liable for rape.” In fact, a jury determined Trump was liable for “sexual abuse,” a different legal definition. The settlement includes a public statement …
President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to impose substantial tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. He intends to implement a 25% tariff on products from Mexico and Canada, citing concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Additionally, a 10% tariff on Chinese goods is planned, targeting China’s alleged failure to curb fentanyl exports …
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency(DOGE), aiming to reduce federal waste and bureaucracy. Musk promises transparency and a public leaderboard tracking wasteful spending. However, his role has sparked concerns about conflicts of interest due to his ties with Tesla and SpaceX, which have federal contracts. Musk remains active …