Trump broadens visa restrictions on Palestinian passport holders
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has broadened its visa restrictions on Palestinian passport holders, halting approvals for nearly all categories of non-immigrant visitor visas, reported The New York…
Cyprus Eyes U.S. Defense Equipment as Ties Strengthen
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cyprus’s consistent and stable foreign policy has positioned the country to strengthen its defense capabilities through U.S. partnerships and military programs, Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas has said.…
Chicago Mayor Bars Police From Assisting Federal Troops Amid Trump Deployment Threat
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday barring Chicago police from cooperating with federal agents or National Guard troops if President Donald Trump deploys them to the city. The…
Trump Says He Will Issue Executive Order Requiring Voter ID
President Donald Trump said he plans to issue an executive order mandating voter identification for all ballots cast in U.S. elections. “Voter ID must be part of every single vote.…
In a post-truth world, what happens if we can’t trust US economic data any more?
Marta Khomyn, University of Adelaide We may already live in the post-truth world, but are we about to enter the era of post-truth statistics? Each month, the US employment report…
US approves possible sale of air delivered munitions equipment to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of air delivered munitions and related equipment to Ukraine for an estimated cost of 825 million U.S. dollars. The principal contractors…
Pentagon Plans National Guard Deployment in Chicago
The Pentagon is preparing to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago as early as next month, according to sources cited by The Washington Post. The plans, under development for several…
The Trump administration wants to use the military against drug traffickers. History suggests this may backfire
Philip Johnson, Flinders University In early August, US President Donald Trump signed a not-so-secretive order to make plans for the use of US military force against specific Latin American criminal…
Trump has pledged to remove homeless people from the U.S. national capital
U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to remove homeless people from the U.S. national capital. “The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY … We will give you places to stay,…
Americans Struggle With Rising Costs, Turn to Debt and Sacrifice Essentials
U.S. families are facing mounting financial pressure as the cost of living continues to rise, forcing many to take on debt, skip meals or delay medical care, according to recent…