Posts Tagged ‘United States’
Fired Government Watchdog Issues Dire Warning Trump is Removing All Checks to His Administration’s Power
The former head of an independent watchdog said the decision of the Donald Trump administration to fire all people in similar positions has no precedent in over 40 years and poses a threat to government oversight. Speaking to CBS News, Hampton Dellinger, who led the Office of Special Counsel, detailed that “the independent watchdogs who…
Read MoreUS To Expand Economic Offensive Against Venezuela Preventing More Companies From Doing Business There
The Donald Trump administration is set to expand its economic offensive against Venezuela, pressuring more companies to cease their operations in the South American country. Bloomberg reported that officials have anticipated several companies about upcoming revocations of their licenses, telling them they will have 30 days to end operations after the notification. French oil producer…
Read MoreTrump Using Exec Orders to ‘Scare’ Law Firms Away From Representing His Rivals, Former US Attorney Says
A former US Attorney is claiming that executive orders by the Trump administration to bar law firms from working with the federal government are seeking to scare them, leading them to refrain from representing the president’s political rivals. Barb McQuade, now a professor at the University of Michigan and a NBC/MSNBC legal analyst, posted a…
Read MoreFarm Workers Across The U.S. Are Growing Concerned Over Surprise Immigration Raids: Report
With more than 20,000 “at large” immigration arrests and 37,660 deportations during President Donald Trump’s first month back in office, migrant workers in the agriculture industry are growing anxious about the possibility of being deported by Trump’s executive orders. During his campaign trail, Trump promised to carry out the “largest deportation in the history” of…
Read MoreUS Allowing Russia to Form ‘Axis of Evil’ and ‘Destroying World Order’, Ukraine Ex Commander-in-Chief Warns
Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief is warning that the United States’ approach to the Russia-Ukraine war is allowing Moscow to start forming “an axis of evil” set to “revise the world order.” Speaking at the Chatham House, Valerii Zaluznyi, now the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.K., warned that NATO is close to disappearing as “Washington is trying…
Read MoreMexican President Decries Trump Tariffs, Will Announce Counter-Measures In Massive Public Event
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Latin Times Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the tariffs announced by U.S. counterpart Donald Trump on the country and anticipated counter-measures that will be announced at a massive public event at Ciudad de Mexico’s iconic Zocalo plaza. Speaking at her daily press conference, Sheinbaum said there is no “reason nor justification…
Read MoreHow Trump’s Unprecedented First Month of Rapid-Fire Executive Orders Stacks Up Against His Campaign Promises
In his first month since returning to the White House for a second term, President Donald Trump has used his presidential powers to issue dozens of executive orders. As of February 20, Trump has signed a total of 73 orders, 68 of which have been published and gone into effect, that are intended to transform…
Read MorePremium smartphones’ share climbs to 25 pc in global market in 2024
Premium smartphones’ share climbs to 25 pc in global market in 2024IANS The share of premium smartphones in the global market has surged 25 per cent in 2024, up from 15 per cent in 2020 as more consumers opt for high-end devices, a new report said on Monday. The trend of premiumisation remains strong, with…
Read MoreTrump Hints at Potential Auto Tariffs to Be Imposed on April 2
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday revealed that he intends to impose tariffs on imported cars starting around April 2. This decision could have a substantial impact on automakers from Japan, Germany, and South Korea, potentially disrupting their operations and trade with the United States. The tariffs are part of a broader strategy, and their…
Read MoreZelensky Says Ukraine Wants ‘Security Guarantees’ Before Engaging in Talks About Ending War
Nearly three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, talks about ending the violent conflict have resurfaced since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. On Feb. 14, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference, where he requested “security guarantees” for Ukraine before any talks to end…
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