How Trump’s geopolitics aims to restore U.S. influence
Former President Donald Trump has pursued a confrontational and transactional approach to foreign policy that supporters say is restoring U.S. leverage on the global stage. As he and his allies outline plans for renewed American assertiveness, diplomats, business leaders and
Daughter urges probe into missing American in Bahamas
Family members say a US citizen who was staying in the Bahamas has been missing for several days, and the woman’s daughter is calling for a full and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. The daughter told reporters
Feds Charge Undocumented Immigrant in Loyola Student Death
Federal prosecutors have filed charges against an undocumented immigrant in connection with the fatal shooting of a Loyola University student, officials said Friday. The move comes as local defense counsel criticized state authorities, saying prosecutors had shown a lack of
U.S. Border Crossings Rise as Policy Debate Intensifies
Encounters at the U.S. southern border have risen in recent months, prompting renewed debate among federal officials, state leaders and immigration advocates about how to manage migration flows and process asylum claims. The increase has stretched Border Patrol resources and
Lawmakers Push for Federal AI Rules as Debate Intensifies
Washington – Federal lawmakers, regulators and industry leaders are racing to define rules for artificial intelligence as concerns grow about the technology’s social, economic and security impacts. Proposals circulating on Capitol Hill seek to balance innovation with protections against harms
Trump’s Rare Supreme Court Visit Highlights Birthright Case
Former President Donald Trump made a rare personal appearance at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday as justices heard arguments in a high-stakes case challenging the scope of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. The presence of a former president
Congress Debates National AI Oversight Bill
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in both chambers of Congress are intensifying efforts to craft comprehensive federal legislation to oversee artificial intelligence, driven by mounting concerns about safety, privacy, economic disruption and national security. This week, members of key committees previewed competing
GOP Lawmaker Seeks Answers After UNC Charlotte Teen Training
A Republican member of Congress has asked university officials for an explanation after a workshop held at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte provided information about abortion-related services to adolescents, including attendees identified as young as 14. The event,
Blagojevich Says Case Shows Flaws in Justice System
Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich on Friday asserted that the American justice system is “broken” and suggested his own federal prosecution provided a legal model that has been used in subsequent high-profile cases, including those involving former President Donald Trump.
Pritzker Acknowledges Failures as Hometown Lights Tribute
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker acknowledged what he called ‘real failures’ in the response to youth violence during a visit to the hometown of a slain Chicago student, where residents and officials lit public buildings and landmarks in tribute to the
