Chicago Violence Surges Over Labor Day Weekend, Prompting Renewed Troop Threats from Trump
A wave of violence swept through Chicago over the Labor Day weekend, leaving at least 53 people shot and reigniting a long-standing political battle over public safety.
Trump Administration Cancels Federal Funding for Offshore Wind Projects
In a significant move that has sent ripples through the renewable energy sector, the U.S. Department of Transportation has canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects across the country.
Court Blocks Trump Bid to End Protections for 600,000 Venezuelans
A federal appeals court has delivered a major blow to the Trump administration’s immigration agenda, blocking its attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 600,000 Venezuelan citizens.
White House Names Jim O’Neill, RFK Jr. Deputy, as Interim CDC Director
The White House announced the appointment of Jim O’Neill, a former deputy to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the acting director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CDC Director Susan Monarez Ousted After Trump Criticism Over COVID-19 Data
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has dismissed Dr. Susan Monarez, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), following weeks of tension over how the agency reported COVID-19 data. The move marks another significant shake-up in federal health leadership during a sensitive period for U.S.
U.S. Ends Tariff Exemption for Low-Value Imports, Raising Costs for Online Shoppers
The United States has ended its long-standing tariff exemption on low-value imports, a policy shift that could raise costs for millions of online shoppers and small businesses that rely on foreign suppliers.
U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Record-Breaking Amount of Narcotics
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded more than 76,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana at Port Everglades, Florida, on Monday, marking one of the largest drug seizures in its history.
Trump Removes Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Amid Policy Disputes
President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move that immediately raised alarms about the independence of the U.S. central bank.
Software Stocks Slump Amid Growing AI Competition Concerns
Shares of software companies are facing downward pressure as investors express concerns about the increasing competition and potential disruption from artificial intelligence. Several factors, including the rise of AI-powered tools and shifts in enterprise spending, are contributing to this downturn, according to recent reports.
U.S. Navy Deploys Warships Toward Venezuela as Tensions Escalate
The United States Navy has deployed several warships to waters near Venezuela, escalating tensions with the South American nation as President Donald Trump signals a tougher stance against Nicolás Maduro’s government.