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Did Trump direct intel agencies to spy on Greenland amid annexation plans?
US intelligence is reportedly increasing surveillance on Greenland and its independence supporters, aiming to identify those backing Trump's annexation plans.
Published on May 08, 2025 12:14 AM IST
Major changes to veterans benefits: Key updates and what they mean
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) unveiled a three-step plan to help families of deceased veterans get benefits faster and with less hassle.
Published on May 07, 2025 07:50 AM IST
US reviews occupation of University of Washington building by pro-Palestinian protesters
USA-TRUMP/UNIVERSITIES-WASHINGTON (PIX):US reviews occupation of University of Washington building by pro-Palestinian protesters
Published on May 07, 2025 07:40 AM IST
Reuters |
Social Security issues ‘emergency message’ on clawbacks: Here's what is changing
The Social Security Administration has now retreated from a major policy change.
Published on May 07, 2025 07:32 AM IST
U.S. may soon deport migrants to Libya on military flight, sources say
USA-TRUMP/DEPORTATIONS-LIBYA (CORRECTED, EXCLUSIVE):REFILE-EX
Published on May 07, 2025 06:06 AM IST
Reuters |
Columbia University lays off nearly 180 researchers due to Trump funding cuts
USA-ANTISEMITISM/COLUMBIA-FUNDING:Columbia University lays off nearly 180 researchers due to Trump funding cuts
Updated on May 06, 2025 11:33 PM IST
Reuters |
Trump vs Harvard: University funding blocked until it meets US govt's demands
Harvard must meet the Trump administration's demands and negotiate with the federal government to qualify for new grants, an official said.
Published on May 06, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Donald Trump orders reopening, expanding of Alcatraz prison
Trump directed Bureau of Prisons, justice department, FBI, and, Homeland Security to reopen the prison to house America's "most ruthless and violent Offenders".
Published on May 05, 2025 08:37 AM IST
AP |
JD Vance blasted for his shocking reaction to AI photo of Donald Trump as Pope
Vice President JD Vance responded to the shocking AI picture of President Donald Trump disguised as the Pope.
Published on May 04, 2025 07:13 PM IST
Trump aide says 'Chinese vampire will suck UK blood' amid US trade war
Peter Navarro advised the UK government to avoid becoming a "dumping ground" for Chinese goods that can no longer be sold to the US.
Published on May 04, 2025 02:10 PM IST
Trump jokes he’s ‘in trouble’ with wife Melania as he mocks transgender athlete
At a University of Alabama commencement, Trump drew laughter and criticism after mocking a transgender athlete while addressing women’s sports policies.
Published on May 03, 2025 11:43 AM IST
Simran Singh
Trump administration plans to reduce workforce of CIA, other spy agencies
CIA said in a statement that its director John Ratcliffe is working to align the agency with Trump's national security priorities.
Published on May 03, 2025 09:52 AM IST
AP |
Flat Social Security benefits coming? Exploring new $1660 Congress proposal
The Congressional Budget Office has introduced one policy option among many, that includes a flat social security benefit amount for everyone
Published on May 03, 2025 03:59 AM IST
US creates new military zone on Mexico border to crackdown on illegal immigrants
The new military zone has been designated as the “Texas National Defense Area," by the Trump administration as they continue their crackdown against migrants
Updated on May 03, 2025 04:44 AM IST
Trump admin settles trans athlete dispute with Maine, halts fund freezing
Donald Trump’s administration agreed to halt all efforts to freeze funds intended for a Maine child nutrition program over a dispute on transgender athletes.
Updated on May 03, 2025 04:45 AM IST
AP |
United States ‘will not be the mediators’ in Russia-Ukraine peace talks: DOS
The US will cease its involvement in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, stating it is now up to the two nations to find a resolution, a State Department official said
Published on May 02, 2025 08:19 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
US govt asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from Venezuelan migrants
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to strip temporary legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans.
Published on May 02, 2025 02:32 AM IST
PTI |
‘Mike Waltz has left the chat,’ Tim Walz says after NSA head set to resign
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' VP pick has a one-line reaction to Mike Waltz's exit
Published on May 01, 2025 11:46 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
Hundred days that shook the US and the world
Global power relations and the world economy are reeling under Trump's radical policies
Published on May 01, 2025 11:05 PM IST
HT Editorial
UN experts blast US for denying due process to migrants deported to El Salvador
US President Donald Trump's administration has paid El Salvador millions of dollars to lock up scores of migrants it says are criminals and gang members
Published on May 01, 2025 02:04 AM IST
AFP |
After a year of turmoil, The Washington Post is taking note of its journalism again
After a year of turmoil, The Washington Post is taking note of its journalism again
Published on Apr 30, 2025 09:40 AM IST
AP |
Cuban mother's case fuels concerns over children caught in Trump deportation push
USA-TRUMP-MIGRATION-CUBA:Cuban mother's case fuels concerns over children caught in Trump deportation push
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 03:15 AM IST
Reuters |
Jeff Bezos scolded by Trump's WH over Amazon's ‘hostile and political’ move
Jeff Bezos faced backlash from the White House over Amazon's decision to display the impact of Trump's tariffs on product price.
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 08:50 PM IST
Trump 100 days: Key ICE deportation numbers show 271,000 deportations in 2025
A significant rise in deportations of non-criminal immigrants has sparked criticism over due process and family impacts.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 04:50 PM IST
2-yr-old US citizen appears to have been deported 'with no meaningful process'
The Trump administration appeared to have deported a 2-year-old U.S. citizen "with no meaningful process," a federal judge said on Friday.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 09:03 PM IST
Reuters |
Did US just deport 2-year-old child to Honduras? US court questions Trump admin
US District Judge Terry Doughty, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, expressed deep concern over the incident
Published on Apr 26, 2025 07:56 AM IST
12 states sue Trump administration in trade court to stop tariff policy
Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, New York and Vermont, are among the states listed as plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 04:55 AM IST
Trump Administration’s Immigration Crackdown Hits New Legal Roadblocks
Three federal judges sharply questioned the legality of Trump’s tactics.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 10:41 AM IST
WSJ
Elon Musk to cut back work for DOGE under Trump, give more time to Tesla
The decision comes in the backdrop of the backlash he has faced over DOGE's actions and the drop in Tesla's quarterly profits.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 04:33 AM IST
US announces massive overhaul of ‘bloated’ State Department, to cut positions
Marco Rubio said the US state department is "bloated, bureaucratic and unable to perform its essential diplomatic mission".
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 04:56 AM IST
AFP |