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Trump-Zelenskyy clash marks a defining turn away from U.S. defense of democracies

An intense and unprecedented showdown in the Oval Office made it clear just how hostile President Donald Trump is toward Ukraine and its president, while also showing his ongoing admiration for Russia's authoritarian leader. With cameras rolling, Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the democratically elected leader of Ukraine, calling him “ungrateful,” “disrespectful,” and accusing him of “gambling with millions of lives.” This exchange left no doubt that Trump vie

Politics Trump

Brandon Marshall

Mar 1, 2025 — 1 min read

Cleveland, Ohio mayor says irony of Trump’s anti-DEI crusade is that racial equity was mandated by Republican president

Democratic Black mayors are stepping up to challenge President Trump’s attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) — just one of many controversial moves from the White House. Mayor Justin Bibb of Cleveland, Ohio, who’s now the chair of the Democratic Mayors Association, shared that he and other mayors have a unique opportunity to show how DEI strengthens the U.S., rather than weakens it. When President Trump took office, he wasted no time, signing an executive order that wiped out all DEI

Politics Anti-DEI

Brandon Marshall

Feb 26, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump orders database on federal police misconduct to close

The U.S. Justice Department has recently removed a database that tracked misconduct by federal law enforcement officers. This database, which was created during Biden’s presidency, was initially proposed by Trump during his first term. The database, called the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database, was taken down as of Feb. 20, according to the Washington Post. The Justice Department’s website now says the database is being decommissioned after Trump canceled Biden’s executive order

Politics federal police

Brandon Marshall

Feb 26, 2025 — 1 min read

Tens of millions of dead people aren’t getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

The Trump administration is making false claims that millions of dead people over 100 years old are still getting Social Security payments. Recently, both President Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk have shared on social media and in press conferences that people aged 100, 200, or even 300 years old are improperly collecting benefits. Musk even called it a "HUGE problem" as his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) digs into federal agencies to fight waste, fraud, and abuse.

Politics Donald Trump

Brandon Marshall

Feb 19, 2025 — 2 min read

Federal judge won’t immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that she wouldn't immediately block Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing government data systems or getting involved in worker layoffs. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan acknowledged that there are real questions about Musk’s authority, but she didn’t find enough evidence of serious legal harm to warrant a temporary restraining order. This decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by 14 Democratic states challenging DOG

Politics DOGE

Brandon Marshall

Feb 19, 2025 — 1 min read

Trump has stated that he has communicated with Putin and made a decision to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Former President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he had engaged in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the resolution of the ongoing war in Ukraine, which commenced three years ago following the full-scale invasion by Russian forces. Additionally, Trump had a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy subsequent to his dialogue with Putin. These discussions took place as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided a comprehensive overview of the

Politics Ceasefire

Esther Ige

Feb 15, 2025 — 3 min read

Trump Announces Agreement with Putin to Initiate Discussions Aimed at Resolving the Russia-Ukraine Conflict.

President Donald Trump altered three years of American policy regarding Ukraine on Wednesday, announcing that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had reached an agreement to initiate discussions aimed at concluding the conflict, following an unexpected exchange of prisoners. Trump indicated that he engaged in a conversation with Putin lasting over an hour, expressing optimism by stating, "I think we’re on the way to getting peace." He also mentioned a subsequent discussion with Ukrainian Pr

Politics Putin

Esther Ige

Feb 15, 2025 — 2 min read

Hamas has agreed to free three Israeli hostages, according to Israel.

Hamas is scheduled to release three Israeli hostages on Thursday, comprising two women and an 80-year-old man, along with five Thai nationals who were taken during the attack on October 7, 2023. The Hostages Families Forum has reported that it has received confirmation regarding the release of these eight individuals. This forum is a volunteer organization established by the families of the abductees following the incident. Among those set to be released is Arbel Yehoud, 29, who Israeli offici

People Politics

Esther Ige

Jan 30, 2025 — 3 min read