U.S. Sends Direct Humanitarian Aid to Cubans While Increasing Pressure on Havana
The United States has dispatched a cargo plane carrying food and hygiene supplies to Cuba as part of a humanitarian initiative designed to assist ordinary residents without placing the aid under the control of the Cuban government. The shipment comes as Washington simultaneously intensifies economic and political pressure on Havana, creating a policy that combines […]
Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods
US President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to impose new 50-percent tariffs on many Canadian goods, claiming “discriminatory treatment” by Ottawa against American alcohol, automobile and dairy products. The tariffs will take effect in 30 days and cover a range of items including wine, hockey sticks and cement, according to a White House fact sheet. […]
Silicon Valley’s Armed Robots Push the Pentagon Toward a New Era of Autonomous Warfare
Artificial intelligence and robotics are rapidly moving closer to the battlefield as Silicon Valley companies promote armed autonomous systems as the next major transformation in warfare. Supporters argue that robots could protect soldiers, improve targeting accuracy and help the United States compete with China and Russia. Critics, however, warn that allowing machines to select and […]
Washington and Beijing Trade New Accusations While Quietly Preparing for High-Level Diplomacy
Relations between the United States and China are entering another period of heightened tension, with both governments exchanging accusations and adopting tougher measures. Yet behind the public confrontation, Washington and Beijing continue preparing for major diplomatic meetings and appear determined to prevent their rivalry from escalating into a complete rupture. President Donald Trump recently accused […]
New Troop Hormone Screening Policy Raises Questions About Evidence, Fertility and Overtreatment
The Pentagon’s new plan to screen military personnel for testosterone deficiency every year is drawing criticism from medical specialists who say the policy lacks strong scientific support and could expose service members to unnecessary or harmful treatment. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered annual testosterone testing for active-duty and reserve personnel aged 30 and older. He […]
Lebanon’s President Turns to Trump to Secure Israeli Withdrawal and Disarm Hezbollah
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is preparing for a historic White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, hoping to obtain stronger American pressure on Israel to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon and support Beirut’s plan to disarm Hezbollah. The visit will be the first by a Lebanese president to the White House in nearly […]
Federal Crackdown Expands Even as Data Shows Few Noncitizens Cast Ballots
President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that noncitizen voting is widespread in the United States and part of a Democratic effort to influence elections. However, an investigation in federal court records found little evidence supporting claims of a coordinated or large-scale conspiracy. Instead, the available cases involve a small number of people, many of whom […]
Revised Historical Panels Spark New Battle Over How America Remembers Slavery
The Trump administration has installed a revised exhibition about slavery at the site of George Washington’s former Philadelphia residence, reigniting a national debate over how the United States presents the most painful contradictions of its founding history. The new panels replaced an earlier display that focused heavily on the lives of the nine enslaved people […]
Failed Israel Aid Vote Reveals Historic Shift Inside the Democratic Party
A failed amendment to eliminate billions of dollars in American military assistance to Israel has exposed a major change in congressional attitudes toward one of the United States’ closest allies. The House rejected the measure by 314 votes to 104, but its support from 103 Democrats represented one of the strongest challenges yet to the […]
U.S. Escalates Brazil Trade Dispute While Exempting Coffee, Beef and Other Key Products
The Trump administration has announced a new 25% tariff on a wide range of Brazilian imports, marking a significant escalation in the trade dispute between the two largest economies in the Americas. The duties are scheduled to take effect on July 22 and are being imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, […]
