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Americans’ views on immigration take a massive positive swing amid Trump’s crackdown

Americans’ views on immigration took a massive positive swing this year amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing crackdown, according to new Gallup polling.

The share of Americans who thought immigration should decrease – 55% – reached a 5-year high point in 202…[Read more]

Rubio says no ‘drama or division’ in US relations with Japan

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday played down concerns about relations with key U.S. ally Japan, saying there is no “drama or division,” despite the Japanese prime minister speaking of the need for Tokyo to wean itself off U.S. dependence.
In remarks to reporters, Rubio also…[Read more]

Russia warns U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea

Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing in recent years, with North Korea supplying troops and ammunitions to support Russia’s war against Ukraine.

SEOUL, South Korea — Russia’s foreign minister on Saturday warned the U.S.,…[Read more]

Trump urges immigration agents to arrest ‘THUGS’ in violent clashes

The violent clashes in a raid on a marijuana farm in Camarillo, California, came after Trump deployed the National Guard to discourage protests in Los Angeles

President Donald Trump said in a social media post he saw video showing “THUGS” throwing rocks and bricks at Imm…[Read more]

‘Hero’ dad, twin girls and riverside campers among Texas flood victims

Young attendees and staff at summer camps are among the victims of flash floods in Texas – along with teachers, a football coach, and a “hero” father who smashed open a window to free his family amid rising water.

At least 121 people have died in the disaster, according to…[Read more]

Seven people missing from massive explosion at California fireworks facility

Seven people were missing after a fire and powerful explosion leveled a commercial fireworks facility in rural northern California, authorities said on Wednesday.
Aerial footage from local news media showed the large warehouse-like building blown to pieces Tuesday…[Read more]

President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam as major tariff deadline looms

President Donald Trump said he’s secured a trade deal with Vietnam in what would be just the second agreement Trump has made with another country ahead of a critical July 9 deadline when U.S. tariffs could skyrocket.

Full details of the deal were not immediately…[Read more]

US job growth expected to slow in June, unemployment rate forecast to rise

The U.S. labor market likely slowed further in June, with the unemployment rate expected to have edged up to more than a 3-1/2-year high of 4.3%, as economic uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration’s policies curbed hiring.
The anticipated moderation in job…[Read more]

What cases did the US Supreme Court decide at the end of its 2024 term?

The Supreme Court delivered victories for religious freedom advocates and the Trump administration on its final day.

The United States Supreme Court has ended its latest term with a host of blockbuster decisions, touching on everything from healthcare coverage to school…[Read more]

Trump says Gaza ceasefire possible ‘within the next week’, gives no details

US president’s claim greeted with surprise as deaths spiral in Gaza and Israeli forces accused of more ‘war crimes’ for shooting starving people seeking food aid.

United States President Donald Trump said he believes a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas could be…[Read more]

Trump lambasts Khamenei, says he’d bomb Iran if nuclear activities restart

US president says Iranian supreme leader’s alleged ‘anger, hatred, disgust’ led him to drop work on sanctions relief.

President Donald Trump has hit out at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s claim that Iran won its recent 12-day war with Israel, also saying the United States wi…[Read more]

Vance refers to Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla as ‘José’ while defending Trump’s use of National Guard in LA

Vice President JD Vance referred to Sen. Alex Padilla as “José Padilla” during a Friday visit to Los Angeles where he criticized California’s Democratic leaders and defended the Trump administration’s controversial use of the state’s Nationa…[Read more]

Japan, US, Philippines simulate crisis in joint coast guard drills amid China tensions

Helicopters buzzed in the shadow of a smouldering volcano and boats rescued dummies from the sea this week in a show of maritime unity by Japan, the United States and the Philippines.

The joint coast guard exercises held off Japan’s southwest shore follow a…[Read more]

US May Target Samsung, Hynix, TSMC Operations in China, Sources Say

The U.S. Department of Commerce is considering revoking authorizations granted in recent years to global chipmakers Samsung 005930.KS, SK Hynix 000660.KS and TSMC 2330.TW, making it more difficult for them to receive U.S. goods and technology at their plants in China, according…[Read more]

US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, cuts growth forecast

The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting Wednesday, forecasting higher inflation and cooler growth this year while President Donald Trump’s tariffs begin to take hold and geopolitical uncertainty looms.

The Fed kept the benchmark lending rate…[Read more]

Khamenei declares Iran won’t bow down to Trump call for surrender

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declared Wednesday, via a televised statement, that Tehran will reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender.

His calls came as intensified Israeli airstrikes forced many Iranians to flee the capital, jam…[Read more]

Conservative Josh Hawley introduces bill to raise federal minimum wage to $15 an hour

Ultraconservative Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley introduced a bill on June 10 with Democratic Vermont Sen. Peter Welch to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, making him one of the few Republicans to support the cause.

The bill, dubbed the “Higher Wages f…[Read more]

Trump’s pick to lead FAA grilled by senators over air traffic control system, safety at Reagan National Airport

President Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration was grilled by senators Wednesday on critical safety-related issues, including the required hours needed for pilots, the outdated air traffic control system and the…[Read more]

Curfew in LA as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown continue

Los Angeles enforced a nighttime curfew during protests as Trump sent troops, drawing criticism from officials.

A nighttime curfew was in force in Los Angeles as local officials sought to get a handle on protests that United States President Donald Trump claimed were an i…[Read more]

US, China agree on ‘framework’ on trade after talks in London

Negotiators say agreement will be presented to US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping for approval.

The United States and China have agreed on a “framework” on trade after two days of talks in London aimed at deescalating tensions between the sides.

While the spe…[Read more]