Opinion: Donald Trump’s second presidency delivers a diktat a day
At a televised town hall in 2023, Sean Hannity gave Donald Trump a chance to dispel fears that he’d abuse power if given another spin…
The Republic of Užupis – Tiny European breakaway nation with happiness rights and a cat ambassador
The Republic of Užupis declared its independence from the Lithuanian city of Vilnius on April 1 1997, and is built on art, creativity, comedy, free…
Trump’s pick to head FBI, Kash Patel, says the bureau has lost trust
WASHINGTON — Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, portrayed himself Thursday as the right leader of a law enforcement agency that he said…
Sundance: ‘The Alabama Solution’ should outrage the nation
PARK CITY, Utah — I’ve been recommending “The Alabama Solution” to everyone I meet since I landed at the Sundance Film Festival last week — but…
With diminished clout, Californians in Congress struggle to counter Trump’s agenda
WASHINGTON — California — the self-proclaimed liberal resistance to President Trump’s policies — has long had an outsize voice in the nation’s politics.But now, with the…
Opinion: Trump’s focus on retribution distracts from real domestic enemies
It is no secret why President Trump forced out FBI Director Christopher Wray, his first-term pick to be the nation’s chief law enforcement officer: Soon…
Opinion: Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons broke his promise to the nation
Promises made, promises kept, President Trump liked to crow during his first term, sometimes deservedly.He’s only days into his second term and already he’s making…
At service, bishop asks Trump to ‘have mercy’ on migrants, LGBTQ+ people
WASHINGTON — At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, made a direct appeal to President Trump, sitting feet…
Trump immediately flexes presidential powers: 1,500 pardons and a raft of executive orders
President Trump quickly flexed the sweeping powers of the presidency following his second inauguration at the Capitol on Monday, signing a slate of executive orders…
Excerpts from Trump’s second inaugural address
Jan. 20, 2025 12:26 PM PT WASHINGTON — President Trump on Monday delivered a nearly 30-minute speech from the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, his second inaugural address…
Takeaways from Trump’s inaugural address
NEW YORK — President Trump’s second inaugural address featured similar themes to his first: a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to…
Trump to take office again on historic Inauguration Day
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in at 9 a.m. PST Monday as the 47th president of the United States among a small group…
President Biden to deliver prime-time farewell to nation on Wednesday
WASHINGTON — President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval Office, five days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.The…
U.S. hiring improves with a quarter-million new jobs in December
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy created a burst of new jobs in December, capping a solid year of employment growth marked by big gains in healthcare…
Australian PM wades into debate as new form of beach hogging grips nation
Beachgoers in Australia have started to use cabanas to reserve prime spots on the beach in the morning, but the Australian Prime Minister has called…
Austrian Far-Right’s Kickl Has Foot in the Door to Lead Nation
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessMore than three months after winning the most seats at federal elections, far-right leader Herbert Kickl is on track to become the…
Syria’s Foreign Minister: Rebuilding a nation after al-Assad’s fall | Syria’s War
Asaad al-Shaibani discusses Syria’s path to democracy, rebuilding trust, lifting sanctions, and avoiding new conflicts.In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad…
Ohio State vs. Oregon: 3 things to watch in the Rose Bowl
This year’s Rose Bowl managed to be a bridge of sorts between the past and future of college football. It’s a classic matchup of two…
Editorial: Immigrants are California’s lifeblood. They need support now more than ever
The United States has always been a nation of immigrants. And nowhere is that more true today than in California, where first-generation immigrants make up…
Turkey's new tourism plan after Brits dash to cancel holidays to the nation
Turkey has reportedly had to take steps to sustain its tourism industry following an alleged increase of British tourists cancelling their holidays to the nation…