Over 100,000 Federal Workers Expected to Resign
The Trump administration plans a massive workforce reduction: more than 100,000 federal employees are expected to quit as part of a new program.
Mass Shooting at Michigan Mormon Church
A gunman drove into a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, then opened fire and set the building ablaze. At least four are dead and eight wounded; the suspect was killed by police.
Harris Calls Trump “Incompetent and Unhinged”
At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation awards, Kamala Harris harshly criticized Trump’s leadership, calling him “unchecked, incompetent, unhinged,” and said Democrats must “fight fire with fire.”
Trump Demands Hamas Accept U.S. Gaza Plan
In a joint press conference with Netanyahu, Trump pushed Hamas to accept a U.S.-crafted peace plan to end the Gaza conflict; Netanyahu warned he would “finish the job” if Hamas refuses.
Tensions Anticipated as Trump Meets With Congressional Leaders
Trump is scheduled to meet with top Democrats and Republicans in a high-stakes session to try to avert a looming government shutdown.
U.S. Government Faces Legitimacy Crisis, Analysts Say
A Guardian commentary argues that the U.S. is undergoing a crisis of legitimacy, citing executive overreach, assaults on the judiciary, and erosion of legal norms.
Trump’s UN Speech Lambasted as Attack on Global Cooperation
In his address to the U.N., Trump denounced the institution as “feckless” and promoted nationalist policies, urging countries to reject multilateralism.
Trump Uses Comey Indictment as Distraction, Critics Say
Some political commentators and former Trump insiders argue that the timing and nature of the Comey indictment are meant to distract from other ongoing controversies involving the administration.
Negotiations Intensify Over Shutdown, Trump to Meet Congressional Leaders
With a shutdown deadline approaching, Trump is scheduled to meet with top Democrats and Republicans in a final push to avert a government closure.
West Africans Deported Without ID Documents in Togo
Refugees from West Africa deported by the U.S. to Ghana have reportedly been turned away and dumped in Togo without documents—raising serious human rights concerns about U.S. deportation practices.
Trump Revives Coal Industry with $625M Investment Plan
The administration is allocating $625 million to revive failing coal projects, part of a broader strategy to support fossil fuel industries even as global energy transitions intensify.