United States of America

The US State Department has issued a rare worldwide security alert urging Americans to exercise increased caution amid rising tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran, with officials warning of potential threats to US interests around the globe.

Briane Nebria Mar 23, 2026

Bloomington police arrested 30 men in 'Operation Looking for Love in All the Wrong Place,' including a federal worker Chief Booker Hodges says conducts background checks tied to DHS and ICE hiring. Most face gross misdemeanours, while two face felonies due to prior offences, as investigators also pursue a lead on a potential sex trafficker.

Clarizza Potoy Feb 11, 2026

The Trump administration has proposed shifting appeals of federal layoffs under Reduction in Force procedures away from the independent Merit Systems Protection Board and into the Office of Personnel Management. The plan would also foreclose federal court review, a move unions and civil-service advocates say removes meaningful external oversight.

Jaja Agpalo Feb 10, 2026

President Donald Trump has finalised a deal that would significantly expand Argentine beef access to the US market, with Argentina estimating the move could boost its exports by about $800 million. The agreement is already drawing pushback from Republican lawmakers and parts of the US cattle industry worried about the impact on domestic producers.

Jaja Agpalo Feb 07, 2026

The IRS opened the 2026 filing season on 26 January, and most e-filers using direct deposit can expect refunds within 21 days, while EITC and ACTC refunds are projected to arrive by 2 March. Analysts say some taxpayers could see larger refunds this year, but the IRS and the taxpayer advocate warn that complex returns may face delays amid staffing pressures and tax-law changes.

Jaja Agpalo Feb 07, 2026

Senate Republicans are growing nervous that voter backlash over President Donald Trump's economic record and deportation tactics could fuel a Democratic wave in the 2026 midterms.

Jaja Agpalo Feb 05, 2026

A new PBS News/NPR/Marist Poll finds 65% of Americans believe ICE has 'gone too far' in enforcing immigration laws, up from 54% last June. The results highlight rising public unease over aggressive enforcement tactics and growing sympathy for anti-ICE protests.

Jaja Agpalo Feb 05, 2026

ICE halted payments to medical providers for detainee care on 3 October 2025 and will not process claims until at least 30 April 2026; Senator Jon Ossoff's investigation documented 85 credible cases of medical neglect, including untreated heart attacks and denied medications, amongst 73,000 detained immigrants.

Jaja Agpalo Feb 02, 2026

Donald Trump's controversial Kennedy Centre shutdown plan has sparked comparisons to his failed Atlantic City casino ventures, prompting artistic heavyweights to withdraw performances and raising questions about whether strategic failure, not renovation needs, drove the closure.

Jaja Agpalo Feb 02, 2026

President Donald Trump urged 'enough people will use their heads' to end the partial U.S. government shutdown as Hakeem Jeffries rejected fast-tracking Speaker Mike Johnson's $1.2 trillion funding package, demanding DHS/ICE reforms amid Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's SAVE Act rider threats.

Jaja Agpalo Feb 01, 2026

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries refused to fast-track Speaker Mike Johnson's $1.2 trillion funding package, ensuring the U.S. government shutdown lasts at least until Tuesday as Rep. Anna Paulina Luna demands SAVE Act attachment amid DHS/ICE reform fights over Alex Pretti's death.

Jaja Agpalo Feb 01, 2026

Federal Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly permanently blocked two core provisions of President Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, ruling that the Constitution vests election authority exclusively in Congress and the states, not the president.

Jaja Agpalo Jan 31, 2026

Social Security faces insolvency by 2033, threatening automatic benefit cuts of up to 23 per cent affecting 57.8 million retirees. Congress has fewer than seven years to act before devastating £460-monthly reductions take effect for vulnerable Americans.

Jaja Agpalo Jan 28, 2026

Donald Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' as a massive US naval armada led by the USS Abraham Lincoln approaches the Persian Gulf, demanding Tehran abandon its nuclear programme or face military strikes far worse than June 2025's Operation Midnight Hammer.

Jaja Agpalo Jan 28, 2026

As Winter Storm Fern bears down, Americans are being urged to stock up, stay home and brace for days of disruption from a truly historic winter blast.

Jaja Agpalo Jan 25, 2026

Bipartisan US Congress delegation visits Denmark as Trump threatens Greenland annexation 'the hard way.' NATO allies rally as military pressure mounts.

Jaja Agpalo Jan 16, 2026

Iran suddenly closes airspace amid escalating US tensions and brutal crackdown on protests. Military bases evacuate as diplomatic talks intensify.

Jaja Agpalo Jan 15, 2026

Nearly 500 killed as Iran protests enter week three. Trump weighs military options amid regime crackdown and internet blackout.

Jaja Agpalo Jan 12, 2026

Trump's aggressive geopolitical strategy has destabilised authoritarian regimes across the Middle East and beyond, forcing dictators into exile and reigniting hope for millions under oppressive rule — but what comes next remains uncertain.

Welbert Bauyaban Jan 11, 2026

Trump's face on national parks pass triggers sticker protest. NPS voids altered passes. Lawsuit seeks to restore Glacier Park image.

Jaja Agpalo Jan 10, 2026

Judge blocks Trump's $10 billion funding freeze on child care and social services to five Democratic states. Temporary reprieve granted whilst legal battle continues.

Jaja Agpalo Jan 10, 2026

President Trump mistakenly identifies a falcon as a bald eagle in an image of a wind turbine death from Israel in 2017, sparking social media backlash and raising questions about misinformation, fact-checking, and government credibility in the digital age.

Welbert Bauyaban Jan 01, 2026

Trump supporters are turning against the White House's 2025 foreign policy focus, with critics claiming the administration has abandoned 'America First' in favor of international engagement and perceived pro-Israel bias, jeopardising the political unity that won the election.

Welbert Bauyaban Jan 01, 2026

Trump exploded at a reporter after a Guard death: 'Are you a STUPID PERSON?' The president blamed Biden, but the Afghan suspect was granted asylum under his rule.

Jaja Agpalo Nov 28, 2025

Following a National Guard death, Donald Trump vows to 'permanently pause migration' from 'third world countries' and cut noncitizen benefits.

Jaja Agpalo Nov 28, 2025

Donald Trump orders US nuclear tests as Vladimir Putin unveils tsunami-capable submarine, raising World War III fears between Russia and United States.

Samantha Gwen Baniqued Nov 20, 2025

Tensions explode as Putin's nuclear threats spark panic. Experts warn America is facing a nuclear doomsday scenario as Trump demands U.S. testing. Learn how many lives are at risk and the true scope of the global crisis.

Welbert Bauyaban Nov 15, 2025

The Senate approved a shutdown deal 60-40, sparking progressive outrage over a 'betrayal' that failed to reverse harsh SNAP work rules or extend healthcare subsidies. Read the full political breakdown.

Earnest Daniel Nicolas Nov 11, 2025

Donald Trump has launched the 'Make DC Safe' task force to recruit police, veterans, and civilians nationwide, sparking support and criticism over federal intervention in Washington's crime fight.

Carson Beale Nov 03, 2025

Spotify is hiking UK subscription prices for the second time in a year. Find out the new cost and why analysts are warning that a US price increase is next.

Jaja Agpalo Oct 24, 2025