National security adviser Mike Waltz went on Fox News to address how The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was invited to a group chat involving top Trump Cabinet members discussing US military strikes in Yemen Courtesy FOX News, CNN
US Imposes Sanctions on 70 Companies from Pakistan, China, and Other Countries
The United States has imposed sanctions on 70 companies from Pakistan, China, and other countries. According to the US Department of the Treasury, 19 of these companies are from Pakistan, 42 from China, and 4 each from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran. The US claims these companies are working against its national security and foreign policy interests. According …
Mike Waltz admits ‘mistake’ in ’embarrassing’ sharing of Yemen strike plans
Trump defends Waltz, says this was the ‘only glitch’ since the start of his current administration U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security adviser has stated that he is taking “full responsibility” for an “embarrassing” incident involving the inclusion of a well-known magazine journalist in a group chat where senior U.S. officials were discussing potential military strikes against Houthi targets. “We …
Trump Administration’s Proposal May Require Green Card Holders to Surrender Social Media Accounts
The Trump administration has proposed a new rule that could require green card holders living in the United States to surrender their social media accounts as part of its crackdown on immigration. Currently, visa applicants living abroad are already required to share their social media handles with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Under this new proposal, the policy …
Saving the US economy from Trump
In a recent podcast interview with The New York Times’ Ezra Klein, the Financial Times’ Gillian Tate fell into what has become a common trap — “minimizing the radical aspects” of the economic policies of US President Donald Trump’s second administration. “On the one hand, they want to ensure that the dollar remains the supreme global reserve currency and that …
US looks to make headway on Trump’s ceasefire hopes as Russia talks open in Saudi Arabia
A delegation from the United States is currently engaged in discussions with Kremlin negotiators in Saudi Arabia, where the Trump administration is advocating for advancements towards a ceasefire in separate negotiations involving Russia and Ukraine. This comes in the wake of recent Russian strikes that have resulted in numerous injuries in Ukraine, including among children. This critical meeting follows a …
Hudson’s Bay Faces Uncertainty as Liquidation Sales Begin: Workers Fear Job Losses
At Hudson’s Bay Co.’s distribution centre in Toronto’s east end, order processor Kevin Grell has been working harder than usual, all while fearing for his livelihood. “Everybody is worried. They’re worried, they’re scared,” he says, referring to the uncertainty facing him and over 9,300 employees as the company struggles. Hudson’s Bay, which was recently granted protection from creditors under the …
Pentagon announces investigation that will include polygraphs
Articles about the Holocaust, September 11, cancer awareness, sexual assault and suicide prevention are among the tens of thousands either removed or flagged for removal from Pentagon websites as the department has scrambled to comply with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s order to scrub “diversity” content from all its platforms. The Department of Defense is conducting an investigation into “recent unauthorized disclosures …
Elon Musk’s Pentagon Visit Draws Criticism: Highlights Deep Ties to China and Federal Government
Elon Musk’s visit to the Pentagon on Friday has drawn criticism and highlighted his companies’ connections to both the federal government and China. Musk’s rocket company SpaceX has $22 billion in contracts with the federal government. In China, Musk’s Tesla operates its largest factory, Gigafactory Shanghai, which as of last year produced about half of all Tesla vehicles. Elon Musk …
Donald Trump: “I Don’t Want to Show Potential War Plans with China to Anybody”
U.S. President Donald Trump pushed back on reports claiming that Elon Musk was briefed on U.S. military plans for a potential war with China at the Pentagon on Friday, saying he wouldn’t want to show such plans “to anybody.” “I don’t want to show it to anybody. You know, you’re talking about a potential war with China,” Trump said in …