Trump invited to address Congress joint session on March 4
WASHINGTON — US Speaker Mike Johnson on Saturday invited President Donald Trump to address a joint session of Congress on March 4, for his first formal speech to lawmakers since…
Hegseth sworn in as US defense secretary
WASHINGTON — Former infantryman and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth was sworn in as US defense secretary Saturday, having narrowly won Senate confirmation despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct…
Brazil slams US after dozens of deportees arrive handcuffed
SAO PAOLO — Brazil’s government expressed outrage on Saturday after dozens of immigrants deported from the United States arrived by plane in handcuffs, calling it a “flagrant disregard” for their…
US ends citizenship of children of illegal immigrants: Who is affected and when does it come into effect?
President Trump signed an executive order ending “birthright citizenship” based on what he called “a proper interpretation of the law.” This sparked a series of lawsuits by pro-immigrant organizations. On…
State Department freezes new funding for nearly all US aid programs worldwide
WASHINGTON — The State Department ordered a sweeping freeze Friday on new funding for almost all U.S. foreign assistance, making exceptions for emergency food programs and military aid to Israel…
US anti-abortion rally celebrates Trump’s return
WASHINGTON, United States — Tens of thousands of anti-abortion activists, joined by masked neo-Nazis, converged in Washington on Friday to hear President Donald Trump address a rally. The self-described “pro-life”…
US man arrested over TikTok posts threatening Trump
WASHINGTON, United States — A US man who allegedly said President Donald Trump “needs to be assassinated” and posed on TikTok holding a rifle has been arrested, authorities said. Douglas…
Senate poised to confirm Fox News host for US defense secretary
WASHINGTON, United States — The US Senate appeared poised Friday to narrowly confirm former Fox News host Peter Hegseth for defense secretary, with opponents saying Donald Trump’s pick has nowhere…
Migrants held in US sanctuary city as Trump moves army to border
NEWARK, United States — The mayor of a major US city said Friday that immigration officers raided a seafood business, detaining undocumented migrants alongside an American citizen as President Donald…
Trump visits North Carolina and California disaster zones
SWANNANOA, United States — US President Donald Trump visited disaster zones in North Carolina and California on Friday, using his first trip since his return to office to turn emergency…