7 takeaways from Trump's address to Congress
Trump leaned hard into cultural flashpoints — his opposition to affirmative action, diversity programs and transgender rights ...
thederrick.com7d
Second judge orders longer-term block on Trump orders on transgender youth health care
A second federal judge has extended a block on President Donald Trump’s executive orders halting federal support for ...
The New York Times15d
A Showdown on Ukraine, and a Judge Says DOGE Might Be Unconstitutional
by Peter Baker Ukraine Nears a Deal to Give U.S. a Share of Its Mineral Wealth, by Constant Méheut Judge Questions Constitutionality of Musk’s Cost-Cutting Operation, by Alan Feuer President ...
The Hill15d
These 17 countries voted with US against Ukraine UN resolution
Seventeen countries in the U.N. General Assembly joined the U.S. in voting against a resolution condemning Russia as the aggressor in the Ukraine war — more than double a similar vote from 2023.
Esquire15d
Hegseth Has Two Reasons for Firing the JAGs for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. I Don’t Like Either One.
The President’s voice was suddenly hard ... Along with the command personnel, the administration also fired the judge advocates general for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
USA Today16d
3 years later: What started the Ukraine war, and where does the conflict stand?
WASHINGTON − Three years ago, Russian troops surged into neighboring Ukraine, starting the biggest and bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II. Tens of thousands have died, with Russia ...
thederrick.com16d
EU begins easing Syria energy, transport and banking sanctions to help revive its economy
The European Union is easing energy, transport and banking sanctions against Syria. It hopes to breathe life into Syria's ...
Voice of America19d
Trump says he expects Ukraine will accept mineral deal soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he expects Ukraine to accept soon a proposed ... Reuters and Agence France-Presse. The Voice of America provides news and information in more than ...
WNEM-TV19d
Judge sets $250M bond for mom accused of keeping 3 kids alone in squalor for years
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A judge set a $250 million bond Thursday for a Michigan woman who is accused of leaving three children alone for years in a house where conditions were so offensive that ...
NDTV19d
Musk Shreds Ukraine's Zelensky Over Old Vogue Shoot "While Kids Were Dying"
amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Musk's comments were in response to a post on X featuring the Vogue cover photo, and he expressed his disapproval by stating, "He did this while kids ...
The Village Voice19d
As the Ukraine War Enters Year Four, the Kyiv Zoo Has Found Ways to Shelter Animals – and People – During Wartime
Even as Trump continues the process of shifting day to night where the facts about the Ukraine war are concerned ... and writing about them for the Voice and other publications.
Edmonton Journal19d
Alberta judge blocks order keeping kids with special needs out of class during strike
EDMONTON — An Alberta judge granted an injunction Thursday to ... find it fair that the school board was being allowed to keep kids home because of their disability. She said the province ...