The president has intensified his criticism of Canada in private conversations with aides in recent weeks over what he sees as the country's vulnerability to U.S. adversaries in the Arctic. read more
Nasa's mega rocket has been moved to the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as the final preparations get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. read more
When Donald Trump, said he would "rescue" protesters if Iranian authorities started shooting, Siavash Shirzad believed the US president. The 38-year-old father had seen protests rise up before, only to be brutally crushed by authorities. But this was the first time in his life that the president of the United States had promised to help demonstrators. read more
U.S. District Judge William Young said he'd force the Trump administration to "jump through hoops" if it wants to deport more pro-Palestine protesters. read more
L.A. County Public Defender Noah Cox noticed the disturbing trend. Many of his clients seemed to struggle answering even the most basic questions about the crimes they'd been charged with, questions like, "Where were you that day?" It seemed, Cox said, "like they were having troubles related to some sort of intellectual ability." read more
Rex Huppke: Dear ICE agents, you should feel wildly proud of yourselves and definitely rest easy knowing that karma doesn't exist and a president who only looks out for himself will ABSOLUTELY have your backs. read more
Today, it's not just U.S. foes that find themselves scrambling to reinterpret Trump's grandiose ultimatums in the wake of the stunning Venezuela operation. Partners and allies as well are now viewing Trump's open vow to pursue a more assertive policy across the Western Hemisphere in a far more serious light, one bound to have repercussions across the globe. read more
For many Iranians who poured onto the streets during the latest wave of protests, US President Donald Trump appeared to be a potential lifeline. read more
In 2020, Trump DoJ investigated police killing of Floyd in Minneapolis, leading to four officers' convictions read more
Ed Kilgore: Millions of Americans seeking a way to cope with the Donald Trump administration and its excesses need to rediscover the legacy of nonviolent protest MLK embodied. read more
Eric Weiner: Gandhi and his methods are widely misunderstood. He was no pacifist. He was a fighter. He considered it "unmanly" to obey unjust laws; they must be resisted and with great force. Nonviolent force. read more
A nearly 100-year-old federal ban on mailing handguns through the US Postal Service is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced, according to an opinion by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Gun Lobby Suing to Mail Concealable Firearmsread more
Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado's gifting of her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump raised eyebrows around the world Friday -- but it wasn't the first time that the winner of the prestigious award gave it away. read more
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland, setting up a potentially dangerous test of U.S. partnerships in Europe. read more
The Donald Trump administration is asking countries to contribute at least $1 billion if they want a permanent spot on his new Board of Peace, seen by critics as his attempt to create an alternative, or rival, to the United Nations. read more
Trump's Big Bill gave private jet owners the ability to write off the entire cost right away, rather than spread the deduction out over several years. While private jets get more easy to afford, food, housing and energy costs have risen under the Trump administration. "A 2024 report found that passengers in larger models cause more CO2 emissions in one hour than the average person does in a year," read more
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