Amnesty Warns 2026 World Cup Faces Major Human Rights Risks Across U.S., Mexico and Canada

Amnesty International says the 2026 FIFA World Cup is approaching under conditions that could expose millions of fans and local communities to serious human rights risks across all three host countries: the United States, Mexico and Canada. They warned that the tournament is drifting far from the “safe, free and inclusive” event that FIFA promised […]
White House Acts to Cover DHS Paychecks While Congress Remains Stuck on Funding Deal

President Donald Trump said he would soon sign an emergency order to pay Department of Homeland Security employees who have been working without pay since the partial DHS shutdown began in mid-February. The move is designed to address one of the most visible and politically damaging effects of the prolonged funding standoff, which has left […]
Judge Challenges Trump’s Plan for Giant ‘Independence Arch’ Near the National Mall in Washington

A federal judge is raising serious questions about President Donald Trump’s plan to build a large “Independence Arch” near the National Mall, adding another legal obstacle to one of the administration’s most visible symbolic projects. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan sharply questioned whether Trump has the authority to move forward with such a major monument […]