U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home was searched by federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations on October 12 as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation, drawing sharp reactions from Democrats and raising questions about the timing of the operation. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the investigative arm…
Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said that cooperation between Russia and the United States on diesel and other energy-related matters could benefit the global community. Dmitriev’s remarks highlight the potential importance of energy cooperation between the two countries at a time when geopolitical tensions and uncertainty continue to influence global fuel markets. The statement…
Church attendance in the United States has recorded its first increase in 25 years, according to a new national study examining the condition of American congregations after the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, conducted by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research in collaboration with Faith Communities Today, found that the median in-person…
The United States has completed the withdrawal of its military forces from Iraq, bringing an end to the American military presence that began with the 2003 invasion of the country. U.S. Central Command announced on September 30 that American forces and equipment had completed their departure from Erbil Air Base, the final major U.S. military…
U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Canada, calling it “one of the worst countries in the entire world” as trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa continue to escalate. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, September 28, Trump said Canada had treated the United States “very unfairly” and accused Ottawa of imposing…
U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and a roadmap toward renewed peace negotiations, adding fresh uncertainty to diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had submitted the proposal through Qatari mediators during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Under…
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, ordering the administration to restore the news organizations’ access while their legal challenge continues. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a 14-day temporary restraining order early Thursday, September 24, requiring the Trump administration to immediately…
The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting individuals and businesses that knowingly facilitate or profit from “birth tourism,” as part of the Trump administration’s broader immigration enforcement measures. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the policy on Wednesday, September 23, saying it would be implemented under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and…
The United States has officially invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami in December, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed. Rubio announced the invitation on Wednesday, September 23, after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New…
Wall Street expects the U.S. government could issue roughly $1 trillion in additional short-term debt as the Treasury Department grapples with rising borrowing costs and growing financing needs. The expected increase would largely come through Treasury bills, which mature in one year or less. Analysts say the Treasury has increasingly relied on short-term borrowing because…
