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Senate confirms FEMA leader
The Senate has confirmed Cameron Hamilton as administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, returning him to an agency he briefly led in an acting capacity before being dismissed in 2025. His appointment matters because FEMA is responsible for coordinating federal disaster response and is facing uncertainty over proposed changes to its role and structure.…
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Watch live: Trump hosts roundtable on mining
The article page does not provide substantive reporting because access was denied, apparently due to JavaScript being disabled. Its title indicates that Donald Trump was hosting a live White House roundtable on mining, but the available text does not describe the discussion or any decisions made. Mining policy can affect domestic supply chains, energy production,…
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Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review
A divided federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration must halt construction of a proposed White House ballroom unless Congress authorises it. The decision is significant because it challenges the scope of presidential power over major changes to the White House and is expected to be appealed to the US Supreme Court. The…
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Trump administration spends another $1.2 billion to kill offshore wind farm projects
The Trump administration has agreed to pay German energy company RWE more than $1.2 billion to cancel offshore wind leases near New York, California and Louisiana, while directing investment towards fossil-fuel projects. The deal is significant because it represents the administration’s fifth reported settlement to end renewable-energy developments, reflecting its broader support for fossil fuels…
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Little blue bunny threatens to take down Trump-backed congressman: Read savage whispers, troubling texts and brutal smears as Republicans go to war
Republican congressman Max Miller of Ohio is resisting pressure to abandon his re-election campaign amid domestic-abuse allegations from his former wife, Emily Moreno, which he denies. The dispute has intensified divisions within the Republican Party, including with Moreno’s father, Senator Bernie Moreno, and has raised concerns that the party could lose Miller’s competitive Cleveland-area seat.…
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Trump says White House ballroom ruling jeopardizes lives of future presidents, vows Supreme Court appeal
President Donald Trump has vowed to appeal to the US Supreme Court after a federal appeals court upheld a ruling halting above-ground construction of a new White House ballroom. The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled 2-1 on Friday that the decision to authorise such a project rests with Congress rather than…
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DOGE’s wild, unverifiable savings claims discredited in US government report
A US Government Accountability Office report has cast serious doubt on the Department of Government Efficiency’s claimed savings, finding that most could not be independently verified. The findings matter because DOGE, led by Elon Musk under the Trump administration, publicly claimed to have saved taxpayers billions while making wide-ranging cuts to federal grants, contracts and…
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Politicians, private jets and power – the life of a Fifa president
Gianni Infantino’s high-profile visit to Colombia, including attendance at the inauguration of its new president, illustrates how the Fifa president cultivates relationships with football officials and political leaders worldwide. The article examines the power and privileges attached to the role as Infantino seeks to restore normality after controversy over a proposed private-equity sale involving World…
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Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
The US Senate has passed a bipartisan bill imposing tougher sanctions on Russia and countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports. Backed by an 86–11 vote, it signals renewed congressional support for Ukraine and seeks to reduce the revenue Russia uses to sustain its war. Named after the late Senator Lindsey…
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Lindsey Graham’s final mission to punish Putin clears Senate after yearlong fight
The Senate has advanced a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill intended to intensify pressure on Vladimir Putin by targeting the funding behind Russia’s war in Ukraine. The measure matters because it represents progress after more than a year of delays and disagreement, and seeks to use economic pressure against Moscow and countries helping sustain its energy…