Trump’s extremist border policies are part of a global authoritarian moment

Trump’s extremist border policies are part of a global authoritarian moment

On January 29, United States President Donald Trump signed an executive memorandum instructing his government to expand detention capacity at Guantánamo Bay’s Migrant Operations Center. Speaking before the signing, Trump claimed the proposed 30,000 beds were necessary for “eradicating the scourge of migrant crime” and would hold “the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American…

The Take: US-Russia talks – What’s next for the Ukraine war?

The Take: US-Russia talks – What’s next for the Ukraine war?

United States President Donald Trump’s plan to cut a deal on Moscow’s war in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin, along with his administration’s shifting approach to transatlantic ties, has left European leaders uneasy. What does this mean for Ukraine, Russia and the future of the war? Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1…

‘I love the president’: Trump, Musk heap on praise in gushy interview

‘I love the president’: Trump, Musk heap on praise in gushy interview

United States President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk have defended their sweeping cost-cutting drive in a joint interview in which the two men lavished each other with praise. In an interview with Fox News that aired on Tuesday, Trump said he had tapped Musk to lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,091

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,091

Here is the situation on Wednesday, February 19: Fighting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia struck energy infrastructure in the southern region of Odesa, leaving 160,000 residents without heating and power. The Ukrainian military said Russia launched 167 drones and two missiles during overnight attacks. The air force shot down 106 drones and 56 more…

‘You should have never started it’: Trump suggests Ukraine to blame for war

‘You should have never started it’: Trump suggests Ukraine to blame for war

United States President Donald Trump has said he will “probably” meet Russian President Vladimir Putin this month while launching a broadside effectively accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of being to blame for Moscow’s invasion. Addressing reporters after US and Russian officials met for their first round of talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, Trump dismissed…

Federal prosecutor blames Trump administration pressure for resignation

Federal prosecutor blames Trump administration pressure for resignation

Another top federal prosecutor has resigned from the United States Department of Justice amid pressure from the administration of President Donald Trump. The Reuters news agency reported that Denise Cheung left her post on Tuesday, after leading the criminal division of the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. Recommended Stories list of 3…