Politics



Trump’s denaturalization push raises alarms over citizenship rights

Former President Donald Trump has reignited debates over the scope of U.S. citizenship with rhetoric targeting high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Zohran Mamdani. While legal experts dismiss such deportation threats as unconstitutional, Trump’s renewed focus on denaturalization has prompted......

Trump ties budget bill signing to Independence Day celebration with military spectacle

Donald Trump is set to sign his sweeping budget bill on Friday, July 4, during a grand celebration at the White House, commemorating the 249th anniversary of U.S. independence. The event will feature fireworks, a flyover by stealth bombers, and the presence of lawmakers, marking one of the most significant......

Trump admits failure to sway Putin on Ukraine in rare moment of frustration

Donald Trump acknowledged on Thursday, July 3, that he had made no progress in persuading Vladimir Putin to change his stance on the war in Ukraine, marking a rare admission of diplomatic failure by the U.S. president. Following a one-hour phone call with the Russian leader, Trump expressed dissatisfaction......

Trump solidifies GOP control with controversial budget bill

The passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday cemented former President Donald Trump's dominance over the Republican Party. Despite internal dissent, Trump managed to rally his party behind the sweeping legislation, which is projected to add trillions to the national debt while implementing......

House Republicans push Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ through despite internal divisions

House Speaker Mike Johnson faced significant challenges rallying Republican lawmakers to pass President Donald Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping tax and spending package that narrowly cleared a procedural hurdle in the early hours of Thursday morning. The legislation,......

Iran’s preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns

Recent U.S. intelligence reveals that the Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month. This action has heightened worries in Washington that Iran might be preparing to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli missile attacks on targets within Iran. The mine......

Republican divisions challenge Trump’s tax-cut bill return to House

The debate over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending legislation returned to the U.S. House of Representatives amid internal party disagreements. Republican leaders are pushing to pass the bill before the July 4 holiday despite significant opposition within their ranks. The Senate......

Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian implemented a newly passed law on Wednesday that suspends the country’s collaboration with the United Nations nuclear monitoring agency, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This move comes after Iran accused the agency of aligning with Western nations......

Trump’s ceasefire statement sparks hope amid Gaza conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed to the terms required to finalize a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, raising hopes in the besieged territory where at least 20 people have died in ongoing Israeli attacks, according to local health officials. Trump indicated that a "final"......

Americans alarmed as democracy faces threats amid rising political violence

A growing majority of Americans believe democracy in the United States is at risk, with concerns about deep political divisions and escalating politically motivated violence, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. The findings come as the nation grapples with recent high-profile attacks and aggressive......

Zohran Mamdani denounces Trump’s arrest threat, vows to resist ICE raids

Zohran Mamdani, Democratic Socialist state assemblymember and newly victorious New York City mayoral candidate, has condemned former President Donald Trump’s public threat to arrest him over his pledge to defy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Mamdani called Trump’s remarks......

Pentagon suspends some arms deliveries to Ukraine over US stockpile concerns

The United States has temporarily paused certain weapons shipments to Ukraine due to concerns over the depletion of its own military reserves, officials revealed on Tuesday. This decision marks a significant shift in priorities under President Donald Trump, at a time when Ukraine is facing intensifying......

Arab world at a crossroads: challenges and opportunities for a unified order

The Arab world is at a critical juncture, grappling with the complexities of regional integration, security concerns, and shifting global alliances. For decades, the region has oscillated between the promise of unity and the harsh realities of fragmentation, leaving Arab countries to navigate a precarious......

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