Trump tax bill passes in key US House committee vote
The Trump tax bill has cleared a significant hurdle by passing in a key US House committee vote. This development moves the legislation closer to becoming law, potentially affecting tax…
Arrival of Afrikaners renews focus on plight of thousands of other refugees still in limbo
The recent arrival of 59 Afrikaner refugees from South Africa to the United States has ignited a global debate over the Trump administration’s refugee policies and the broader treatment of…
Jacksonville airport fire: Video shows cars engulfed in flames as first responders fight JAX blaze
On Friday, May 16, 2025, a significant fire broke out in the Hourly Parking Garage at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), leading to substantial disruptions and structural damage. 🔥 Incident Overview…
‘We must meet’: Trump calls for meet with Putin hours after Ukraine peace talks conclude in Turkey
Following the recent Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul, which ended without significant progress, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to advance…
Daily Briefing: Citizenship on in one state, off in another?
The phrase “Citizenship on in one state, off in another?” encapsulates the complexities and potential inconsistencies arising from recent legal challenges to birthright citizenship in the United States. ⚖️ Supreme…
New Jersey Transit engineers strike, impacting 350,000 passengers
On May 16, 2025, New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) engineers initiated their first strike in over four decades, halting all commuter rail services and impacting approximately 350,000 daily passengers across…
Why are woodpeckers attacking cars and ruffling feathers of US homeowners
Woodpeckers, particularly the pileated species, have been causing a stir in U.S. neighborhoods by aggressively pecking at cars and homes. This behavior is especially noticeable during their mating season, which…
U.S. citizen was held on immigration charges in Arizona for 10 days
In April 2025, Jose Hermosillo, a 19-year-old U.S. citizen from Albuquerque, New Mexico, was wrongfully detained by immigration authorities in Arizona for nearly 10 days. Hermosillo, who has intellectual disabilities…
Tariffs plunged Chinese imports to lowest levels since the pandemic
Chinese imports have plummeted to their lowest levels since the pandemic, driven by escalating U.S. tariffs and weakening domestic demand. Trade War Escalation and Tariff Impacts In early 2025, the…
More than 100 lawmakers urge scrapping of federal plans to cut LGBTQ lifeline services
Over 100 Democratic lawmakers are urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reverse proposed budget cuts that would eliminate specialized crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth, particularly the…