In a significant legislative move early in his second term, President Donald Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" into law during a celebratory Fourth of July ceremony at the White House. The bill, hailed by Trump as a fulfillment of several key campaign promises, introduces wide-reaching tax cuts, substantial boosts to military spending, and increases funding for immigration enforcement. The legislation also includes controversial reductions to Me

The US State Department has officially opened student visa applications for international students, encouraging applicants to submit their applications while ensuring that decisions are made with US national security as a top priority. Mignon Houston, the US State Department Deputy Spokesperson, emphasized that visa decisions are not only about allowing students to pursue education in the US but also ensuring their intentions align with educational purposes, n

Twenty US states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration accusing it of illegally releasing private Medicaid health data to immigration authorities. The suit challenges the federal government’s decision to share detailed personal health information of noncitizen Medicaid enrollees with the Department of Homeland Security. The data reportedly included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, immigration status, and medical records, and was transferred wit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has signaled that the long-awaited trade agreement between India and the United States may soon be finalized, as both nations appear to be in the advanced stages of negotiations. Speaking at an event in New York, Jaishankar highlighted the complexity of the talks, acknowledging that reaching a deal requires flexibility and compromise on both sides. While noting the progress made, he emphasized the importance of patience in what he described as a very det

WASHINGTON — A controversial excise tax targeting wind and solar energy projects has emerged as a flashpoint in the Republicans' sweeping domestic policy bill, catching both lawmakers and industry leaders off guard. The provision, which penalizes renewable energy initiatives if a portion of their components originate from China, was inserted without clear authorship or explanation, prompting concern and confusion among several Republican senators. Despite the bill spanning 940 pages

President Donald Trump has announced that he does not intend to extend the 90-day pause on tariffs beyond July 9, signaling a return to aggressive trade measures that could affect several countries unless individual trade agreements are secured. Speaking in an interview, Trump stated that his administration would begin sending formal notifications to countries soon, warning them of upcoming trade penalties unless they finalize deals with the United States. The president emphasi

James E. Ryan, the president of the University of Virginia, announced his resignation on Friday following growing pressure from the Trump administration’s Justice Department over the university's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. According to individuals familiar with the matter, Ryan called a meeting with senior leadership and informed them of his decision to step down. The Justice Department had reportedly insisted on his resignation as part of an ultimatum to re

US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran on Friday, asserting on his Truth Social platform that he had personally intervened to prevent the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In the same message, Trump accused the Iranian leader of ingratitude and threatened renewed airstrikes if Iran made progress in developing military-grade nuclear capabilities. The remarks followed an already tense geopolitical atmosphere, as Iran prepared to hold a state

Washington, June 27 – The United States Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a significant legal victory on Friday by narrowing the authority of federal judges to issue sweeping nationwide injunctions, a move that could allow his contested immigration policies—including the attempt to limit birthright citizenship—to advance in parts of the country. However, the court stopped short of ruling on the constitutionality of Trump’s order, leaving the future of the bir

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic socialist of Gujarati Muslim ancestry, has made history by winning New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. If elected, Mamdani would become the first Indian-American and Muslim mayor of New York City. However, his victory has sparked significant backlash from far-right politicians and social media users, many of whom have resorted to Islamophobic rhetoric. Among the lo

Tulsi Gabbard, currently serving as the United States Director of National Intelligence, has voiced strong support for President Donald Trump’s assertions regarding the recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Amid ongoing speculation about the effectiveness of the operation, Gabbard publicly affirmed that intelligence assessments now confirm the destruction of Iran’s most critical nuclear infrastructure. In a recent online statement, Gabbard echoed Trump

Former US President Donald Trump launched a scathing online tirade against Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani after Mamdani secured a major victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary. Mamdani, who currently serves in the New York State Assembly representing Astoria, Queens, won 43.5% of the vote with 90% of ballots counted. His success marks a significant milestone for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, sparking both celebration among his supporters and criticism from

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, cautioning the nation against any attempts to revive its nuclear enrichment program. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump asserted that Iran “will not enrich,” adding that “the last thing they want to do is enrich.” In his statement, he emphasized that Iran would not be able to produce nuclear weapons any time soon and dismissed claims that Iran had successfully removed uranium from key nuclear

  The United States has implemented a new directive requiring all nonimmigrant student visa applicants to make their social media accounts publicly accessible as part of enhanced background checks. The announcement, which stems from ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reinforce visa vetting, mandates applicants for F, M, and J category visas to adjust privacy settings across their social media profiles. This change is designed to allow American consular officials to

  In a significant development after days of escalating conflict, Israel has officially agreed to a bilateral ceasefire proposed by former US President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office issued a statement early this morning confirming that the Israeli government would comply with the ceasefire agreement in light of what it described as the successful achievement of its objectives related to the recent military strikes on Iran’s nuclear

The world is on edge as tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran reach a new peak following the largest Western military action against the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution. In a dramatic escalation, the US joined Israel in launching precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, targeting three critical facilities — Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. The most intense strike involved the deployment of 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on the mountainside above

President Donald Trump’s authorization of military strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites has triggered strong reactions across the world. In a national address on Saturday night, Trump declared that the targeted nuclear enrichment facilities were “completely and totally obliterated,” warning that Iran must choose peace or face “far greater and a lot easier” future strikes. He called Iran “the bully of the Middle East” and framed the military acti

US President Donald Trump has described recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as an act of "obliteration," even as official assessments continue to question the extent of the actual damage inflicted. The strikes, which targeted three major nuclear facilities in Iran early Sunday morning local time, have triggered a wave of scrutiny over how significantly Tehran’s nuclear program was impacted. Trump, however, insisted the damage was monumental and backed his claims w

The United States Supreme Court has handed President Donald Trump a significant legal victory by refusing to expedite a case challenging his broad reciprocal tariffs on imports. The court’s decision, delivered Friday, rejected an urgent scheduling request made by two family-owned companies that aimed to invalidate several of Trump’s import duties. The companies, Learning Resources Inc. and Hand2Mind Inc., had asked the justices to bypass the usual judicial process and conside

The conflict between Iran and Israel surged into a more dangerous phase on Friday as both sides traded heavy missile and drone attacks for the eighth straight day. For the first time in the current escalation, Iran deployed missiles equipped with cluster munitions a highly controversial weapon after Israel launched targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure. One of the Iranian missiles struck a hospital in so