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A mail-in ballot. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A U.S. federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order on Thursday (August 27, 2026) curbing the use of mail-in ballots, the latest twist in a legal dispute months before November’s midterm elections. Mr. Trump signed an order in March seeking to restrict mail-in voting ahead of…
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South Korea’s President said Tuesday (August 18, 2026) that a solid alliance with the U.S. strengthens the foundation of national security, as many South Koreans were baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt order to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises. Mr. Trump made the surprise announcement in a social media post just before…
While Mr. Trump touted the proposed changes as safeguards to keep non-U.S. citizens from voting, state election officials argued they were ripe for abuse and could cause chaos. (Representational image) | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that, in nearly half of U.S. states, halted President Donald Trump’s executive…
US President Donald Trump on Monday (July 13, 2026) said the United States was “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and, in a move that appeared to mark a shift in policy, would charge other vessels for safe passage. The announcement followed an Iranian attack on a container vessel in the…
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U.S. President Donald Trump. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump’s deal with Iran has opened a rare breach with Republican hawks, who warn that the agreement falls far short of the sweeping victory he promised and could leave Tehran richer, stronger and still able to threaten the region. Follow the West…
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The United States said on Monday (June 15, 2026) that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, and insisted Tehran would have to fulfill its commitments before getting any economic benefits. West Asia war LIVE They included a possible $300 billion reconstruction fund…
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People gather outside the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts as workers prepare to remove lettering from the facade, following a federal judge’s order to remove U.S. President Donald Trump’s name from the institution, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters A federal judge in Washington on Friday…
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Tensions appear to be emerging within the Israel–U.S. alliance as differences grow over how to deal with Iran. While Washington seems increasingly open to diplomatic engagement and a potential agreement, Israel continues to advocate a tougher, security-first approach amid escalating regional tensions.In this video, we examine the latest developments in Lebanon, President Trump’s dilemma, the…
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The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies early on Friday (June 5, 2026) morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the Bill. Senators voted 52-47 for the $70 billion legislation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border…
The U.S. sources confirmed reporting by Axios that the two sides had agreed on a memorandum of understanding to prolong the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme Source link