Can Trump legally force US universities to silence protests?

Can Trump legally force US universities to silence protests?

United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to target US universities that are hubs of student protests, from even before his election in November. Since he was sworn in on January 20, he has taken steps to back his plans, including executive orders. On Monday, he launched a new tirade, threatening to halt federal…

Greenland PM snubs Trump: ‘We don’t want to be Americans or Danes’

Greenland PM snubs Trump: ‘We don’t want to be Americans or Danes’

Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede says the Greenlandic people will determine their own future and do not want to be Danes nor Americans. Egede made his comments on Wednesday in reaction to United States President Donald Trump, who has reiterated his desire to make Greenland – currently a semi-autonomous territory of the kingdom of Denmark…

Citing Zelenskyy letter, Trump says Ukraine ‘ready for peace’ with Russia

Citing Zelenskyy letter, Trump says Ukraine ‘ready for peace’ with Russia

United States President Donald Trump has revealed he received a letter from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying he is ready for talks with Russia and to sign a rare minerals deal. “Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than the…

Seven takeaways from Donald Trump’s speech to US Congress

Seven takeaways from Donald Trump’s speech to US Congress

In a lengthy speech before both houses of the United States Congress, President Donald Trump claimed that his return to office marked the “most successful era in the history of our country”. Addressing the House of Representatives and the Senate on Tuesday, Trump said his administration had “accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations…

Andrew, Tristan Tate under criminal probe in US state of Florida

Andrew, Tristan Tate under criminal probe in US state of Florida

Authorities in the United States have announced the launch of a criminal investigation into controversial social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate. James Uthmeier, the attorney general for the US state of Florida, said on Tuesday that he had instructed his office “to work with our law enforcement partners to conduct a preliminary inquiry” into…