In a dramatic turn of events in American politics, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the launch of a new political party called the America Party, signaling a major break with former ally President Donald Trump. The announcement follows a bitter public fallout between the two high-profile figures over Trump’s massive domestic spending plan, which Musk has described as fiscally irresponsible and a threat to the nation’s economic stability. Once among T

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

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

Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary for New York City’s mayoral race, defeating former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in a closely watched contest that could shape the future of the city’s progressive politics. With 90 percent of the ballots counted, Mamdani, a 33-year-old state Assembly member and son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, secured 43 percent of the vote. Despite the vote still undergoing a ranked-choice coun

The Trump administration is reportedly considering a major expansion of its travel ban, potentially adding 36 countries to the list of those restricted from entering the United States. This move comes amid President Donald Trump’s broader immigration crackdown, which began in earnest during his second term. Earlier this month, Trump signed a proclamation banning travelers from 12 countries, citing national security concerns and threats posed by foreign t

US President Donald Trump has addressed Elon Musk’s recent public apology, following a sharp online feud that drew widespread media attention. Speaking to the New York Post, Trump acknowledged Musk’s gesture, calling it “very nice” but admitted to being “a little disappointed.” The disagreement stemmed from Musk’s harsh criticism of the president’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and alleged claims rega

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new immigration initiative officially dubbed the "Gold Card" or “Trump Card” allowing wealthy foreign nationals to gain a pathway to US residency by contributing $5 million to the federal government. The announcement came via Trump’s Truth Social post, where he likened the card to a “more sophisticated” version of the Green Card, branding it a “beautiful road” to acces

In an unprecedented show of domestic force, President Donald Trump has deployed more military personnel to Los Angeles than currently stationed in Iraq and Syria combined. A total of 4,700 troops including over 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines have been sent to quell immigration-related protests that have rocked the city for six consecutive days. For comparison, the Pentagon confirms that only 2,000 troops remain in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq.

In a controversial and incendiary statement, US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday called for California Governor Gavin Newsom to be "tarred and feathered" amid intensifying political clashes over the federal government’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles. Johnson made the comment during a House Republican leadership press conference, where he stopped short of advocating Newsom’s arrest but said the governor should be publicly punish

Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy recently took to social media to share a heartfelt message celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary with wife Apoorva. However, what should have been a touching tribute to their love story quickly turned into a target for online hate, as users posted a barrage of racist and anti-immigrant remarks, many of them telling the couple to “go back to India.” In his anniversary post on X , Ramaswamy shared tw

The Trump administration, currently embroiled in multiple legal battles over its controversial executive orders, has urged a New York court not to place a stay on President Donald Trump’s tariffs order. In a dramatic appeal, administration officials warned that halting the tariffs could not only harm American economic interests but also destabilize fragile peace agreements and undermine global diplomacy. Citing examples such as the tense India-Pakistan standoff and ongoing trade talks w

Ben Cohen, co-founder of the iconic Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand and a longtime progressive activist, was arrested on Wednesday at the United States Capitol after disrupting a Senate hearing with an impassioned protest against U.S. support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. His arrest came during a session where Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was testifying on budget matters, including proposed Medicaid cuts. Cohen, 74, shouted from the gallery, “

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race has emerged as one of the most critical and expensive judicial elections in American history, with the balance of the court—and possibly the direction of national policies—hanging in the balance. The election will determine the successor to a liberal-leaning justice on the seven-member bench, in a state already known for its political volatility and razor-thin electoral margins. Central to the contest are two county judges: conservat

In a deeply impassioned and symbolic act, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey took to the Senate floor in a marathon speech aimed at challenging the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration. Beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET and continuing well past midnight, Booker declared he would speak "as long as I am physically able," addressing issues that he believes threaten the nation’s core values, particularly in the realms of healthcare, economic stability, and democratic i

In a concerning incident, multiple gunshots were fired at the campaign office of US Vice President Kamala Harris in Tempe, Arizona, early Monday morning. Police discovered the damage from several bullets at the Democratic office located near Southern Avenue and Priest Drive. Thankfully, no one was inside at the time, but the incident has raised significant safety concerns for staff and nearby residents. The Tempe Police Department is treating the situation as a potential property cr