Author: Andrew Rogers

Donald Trump announced on Friday that the U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean. The president said three men aboard the ship, accused of narcotics trafficking, were killed during the operation. The strike was conducted under Trump’s direct orders. In a social media post shared by the White House, he said the Secretary of War authorized the attack on a vessel linked to a Designated Terrorist Organization involved in drug smuggling. Trump shared video footage showing the strike and its fiery aftermath. He stated that intelligence confirmed the vessel was moving along a known…

Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, likened Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr’s threats to revoke ABC broadcast licenses to tactics used by mobsters in the movie Goodfellas. The threats came after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made controversial commentary. Speaking on his podcast, Verdict with Ted Cruz, the senator said that while he personally approved of Kimmel being suspended, the FCC’s actions raised serious First Amendment concerns. Cruz, a Harvard Law graduate and former clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, emphasized the broader implications. “Jimmy Kimmel has been fired. That is a personal victory for me,”…

President Donald Trump narrowly avoided a mid-air disaster while flying to the United Kingdom. The incident took place on a Tuesday, when Air Force One came within eight miles of a Spirit Airlines plane. The near miss raised serious questions about aviation safety, pilot conduct, and air traffic control systems. According to reports, Air Force One was en route to London’s Windsor Castle during Trump’s visit. At the same time, a Spirit Airlines flight was headed toward Boston’s Logan International Airport. The two planes entered the same airspace, creating a dangerous situation. Air traffic controllers at the New York Center…

A recent study has raised alarms about the possible consequences if Arab and Muslim-majority countries impose a joint air blockade on Israel. The report, published by a research center in the United Arab Emirates, suggests that such a move could have deep economic, political, and security consequences for Israel and the wider Middle East. The analysis comes after an Israeli strike on September 9 in Doha, Qatar, which killed six people, including a Qatari security officer. Although no senior Hamas leaders were killed, the attack fueled anger across the region. Days later, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab…

A senior federal prosecutor in Virginia has stepped down following pressure from the Trump administration over his handling of a politically sensitive case. According to people familiar with the matter, the prosecutor resigned after refusing to pursue indictments against two of former President Donald Trump’s political opponents, including New York Attorney General Letitia James. The resignation marks a dramatic moment in the ongoing conflict between Trump and officials who have investigated him or challenged his policies. James has been one of Trump’s most visible critics, leading multiple legal actions against his businesses and political activities. Trump has often accused her…

President Donald Trump has announced a plan that could bring one of the biggest changes to the U.S. immigration system in decades. He said the government will require foreign skilled workers to pay a $100,000 yearly fee for visas. The proposal targets the H-1B program, which allows companies to hire professionals such as engineers, researchers, and software developers from abroad. Trump described the change as a way to protect American jobs and reduce the country’s dependence on foreign labor. He stressed that businesses should invest more in domestic workers rather than looking overseas for cheaper talent. The new fee marks…

Jerry Greenfield, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has stepped down from the ice cream brand he helped build in the late 1970s. Greenfield announced his resignation this week, saying he could no longer continue under the control of the company’s parent firm, Unilever. Greenfield said the decision followed an ongoing dispute with Unilever over how the brand handles social and political issues. He accused the multinational company of restricting Ben & Jerry’s from speaking out on matters it has supported for decades. In an open resignation letter shared online, Greenfield said the company had been “silenced and sidelined” out…

Nuclear power could become a $10 trillion global market and help solve the world’s growing power shortages, according to a new report from Bank of America. The report says global nuclear capacity would need to triple by 2050 to meet rising electricity demand, especially from data centers driving the AI boom. It estimates more than $3 trillion will be invested in nuclear projects over the next 25 years. Experts say nuclear energy is gaining momentum after years of decline. Timothy Fox, managing director at ClearView Energy Partners, said many data centers are looking for clean, steady power, and nuclear can…

Investigators are working to untangle the mystery behind the killing of Kirk, a case that has drawn national attention and sparked debate about justice. New evidence has painted a far more complicated picture of the alleged assassin than first believed, raising questions about motive, planning, and possible outside influence. At the start, authorities believed the case was straightforward — a targeted attack carried out by a lone suspect with a clear motive. But as the investigation unfolded, conflicting witness accounts, unusual financial transactions, and encrypted digital communications began to emerge. This fresh evidence has forced investigators to reconsider their timeline…

Australia’s new emissions reduction target for 2035 has sparked strong criticism from across the political spectrum. The government announced a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 62% to 70%, describing it as the maximum level of ambition the country can realistically achieve. The plan was framed as a key step in tackling climate change while safeguarding economic stability, but it has faced a wave of backlash from political opponents, environmental campaigners, and independent lawmakers who say it does not go far enough. Opposition leader Sussan Ley said the government’s plan fails on both cost and credibility. She argued that…