President Trump announced plans to allow 600,000 Chinese students into the U.S., more than double the current number, citing the importance of economic and educational ties. The proposal drew sharp criticism from prominent Republicans, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and influencer Laura Loomer, who framed it as a threat to American students and a national security risk. While Chinese students contribute billions to the U.S. … Continue reading Trump says the U.S. would accept 600,000 Chinese students, sparking uproar among conservatives

A Utah judge has ordered the state Legislature to redraw its congressional maps to comply with voter-approved Proposition 4, which established rules for fair and nonpartisan redistricting. The ruling comes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and could help Democrats, as one Utah district has previously elected a Democrat under competitive conditions. The decision has sparked partisan debate, with Republicans criticizing the court and Democrats … Continue reading Utah ordered to redraw congressional map

President Trump announced that his administration will seek the death penalty for homicides in Washington, D.C., describing the move as a response to a “crime epidemic,” even though violent crime in the city has declined in recent years. Trump has recently asserted control over D.C.’s police force and deployed the National Guard, emphasizing that capital punishment would serve as a strong deterrent. However, the death … Continue reading Trump seeks death penalty for D.C. murders

Lithuania’s parliament elected Inga Ruginienė, a former labor union leader and relative political newcomer, as the country’s new prime minister, following the resignation of her predecessor amid investigations into his business dealings. Ruginienė, 44, received 78 votes to 35 and leads a center-left coalition with a solid parliamentary majority. She aims to restore stability, while Lithuania’s foreign policy, including support for Ukraine, is expected to … Continue reading Former labor union leader elected as Lithuania’s new prime minister

The Justice Department is investigating whether former senior FBI officials mishandled classified documents found in a “burn bag” at FBI headquarters, related to the 2016 Russia election interference probe. No criminal charges have been filed, but critics, including former Trump allies, claim the handling of the Russia investigation was politically motivated. The FBI’s original probe, Crossfire Hurricane, and subsequent Mueller investigation confirmed Russian interference but found … Continue reading DOJ investigating whether ex-FBI officials mishandled Russia investigation docs