45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are sentenced to jail in city’s biggest national security trial

SummarySecretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the dismissal of all remaining U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) staff worldwide, with the State Department set to assume control of USAID's foreign assistance programs by Monday. This directive comes despite a federal judge's temporary block on President Trump's executive order for mass firings across multiple federal agencies, with the administration arguing the plan predates the order. The move is part of a broader initiative by the Trump...

Protecting Your Wallet Against Tariffs In May, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.4% annually, reflecting potential impacts from President Trump's tariffs on imported goods, which U.S. companies may pass on to consumers. Although inflation is lower than its peak of 9.1% in June 2022, it remains above the Federal Reserve's target of 2%, leading to expectations that interest rates will remain unchanged at the upcoming June meeting. Economists predict that upcoming tariffs could...

A Louisiana father, Joseph Boatman, has been arrested for second-degree murder after allegedly leaving his 1-year-old daughter in a hot car for over nine hours. After consuming alcohol, Boatman picked up his daughter from a relative's home around 2:30 a.m. and failed to return to the vehicle, leading to her being found unresponsive later that day when temperatures reached 95 degrees, with a heat index of 105 degrees. This tragic incident marks the fifth hot...

Protests across the U.S. have intensified following federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, with demonstrations erupting in cities like Boston, Houston, Philadelphia, and New York. President Trump deployed troops to Los Angeles to manage the unrest, which has seen clashes between protesters and police, including the use of tear gas and arrests in cities like Austin and San Francisco. Activists are rallying against immigration policies, with ongoing protests planned nationwide, as local leaders respond with...

The U.S. and China have reached a trade agreement following high-level talks in London, as announced by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and China's trade representative Li Chenggang. The framework, which aims to implement the Geneva consensus discussed in a recent call between President Trump and President Xi, includes addressing Chinese restrictions on rare earth exports and potential rollbacks of U.S. tech sales to China. While the agreement signifies a commitment to dialogue, uncertainties remain...

SummaryCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom is embroiled in a significant political battle against President Donald Trump, primarily surrounding immigration raids and escalating tensions in Los Angeles. As he confronts criticism from within his party and the threat of federal arrest, Newsom has positioned himself as a key figure resisting Trump's overreach, emphasizing that these issues are a national concern. Amidst this, he has launched a public messaging campaign, challenging Trump's actions and accusing him of escalating...