United States

December 09, 2023

UPenn president resigns in wake of antisemitism hearing

In his statement, Bok acknowledged that Magill erred during her disastrous testimony, describing a “dreadful 30-second sound bite” following a lengthy hearing.

December 09, 2023

December 08, 2023

US president’s son Hunter Biden indicted on tax evasion charges

Grand jury returns nine counts alleging failure to pay $1.4mn between 2016 and 2019

December 08, 2023

December 07, 2023

Congress has yet to approve billions in additional military and financial aid Kiev has requested

Congress has yet to approve billions in additional military and financial aid Kiev has requested

December 07, 2023

November 30, 2023

Henry Kissinger dies at age 100

The former US secretary of state passed away on Wednesday

November 30, 2023

November 29, 2023

Gavin Newsom is picking up where Ronald Reagan left off on mental health reform

California Democrats are remaking the state’s mental health care system.

November 29, 2023

November 28, 2023

Jill Biden unveils a crafty, candy-filled White House Christmas

Children’s feelings of ‘Magic, Wonder, and Joy’ inspired this year’s holiday decorations<

November 28, 2023

November 27, 2023

Suspect arrested in shooting of 3 Palestinian college students in Vermont, police say

Police in Vermont arrest a male suspect over the attack which they are investigating as a possible hate crime.

November 27, 2023

November 15, 2023

Biden set to sign spending bill with no Ukraine aid

The stopgap funding to avoid a government shutdown was approved by the House in a bipartisan vote

November 15, 2023

November 14, 2023

US House approves government funding bill with bipartisan support

New Republican Speaker Mike Johnson clinches a win in move to avert shutdown

November 14, 2023

November 11, 2023

Harvard, Columbia and Penn Pledge to Fight Antisemitism on Campus

The universities are trying to address criticism by banning pro-Palestinian student groups, condemning slogans and starting task forces to address antisemitism.

November 11, 2023

October 25, 2023

Trump ally didn’t lose a single GOP vote in securing speakership

After 22 days and four House Republican speaker nominees, the Louisiana representative will be the new House speaker. In the 220-209 tally, all Democrats voted for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

October 25, 2023

October 24, 2023

Can America handle two wars, and maybe a third?

The superpower is becoming overstretched

October 24, 2023

October 05, 2023

Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise

US President Joe Biden's administration is to build a section of border wall in southern Texas in an effort to stop rising levels of immigration.

October 05, 2023

October 03, 2023

Judge gags Trump in New York trial

The former US president was prohibited from “personal attacks” on court staf

October 03, 2023

September 14, 2023

Judge Rules DACA Program for Young Immigrants Is Still Illegal

The judge maintained that former President Obama exceeded his authority with the program, which has allowed undocumented migrants to avoid deportation.

September 14, 2023

September 08, 2023

Former speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will run for reelection to House in 2024

By running for reelection, Pelosi is poised to extend her lengthy career on Capitol Hill, which began by winning a special election in June 1987, further cementing her role as a towering figure in Democratic politics in Washington and on the national stage. 

September 08, 2023

September 06, 2023

Texas ordered to remove buoys meant to block migrants from Rio Grande River

Preliminary order issued by judge David Ezra requires the floaters to be relocated to an embankment on the state side of the river

September 06, 2023