U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Brooke Rollins announced that she directed officials to block illegal immigrants from receiving food stamps and other taxpayer benefits.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Washington, D.C., aiming to secure American backing for Ukraine in potential ceasefire agreements with Russia. Starmer has warned that any ceasefire without a strong security guarantee could allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to regroup and renew hostilities.
A new bill in Scotland has sparked debate over religious freedom and free speech after concerns arose that it could criminalize praying inside one's home if visible from an abortion clinic. The "Safe Access Zones" bill, introduced by Scottish Green Party Member of Parliament (MSP) Gillian Mackay, seeks to establish 200-meter buffer zones around abortion facilities, preventing protests and any activities perceived as attempting to influence individuals seeking services.
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted swift economic relief efforts, but recent reports reveal these programs were plagued by significant fraud and mismanagement. A comprehensive investigation by the U.S. House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic highlights the extent of waste and abuse in initiatives like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and expanded unemployment insurance.
The Trump administration's Department of Education is actively investigating civil rights violations that were allegedly neglected during President Biden's tenure. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched probes into issues such as antisemitism on college campuses, the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports, and the conversion of gender-specific restrooms to all-gender facilities.
Gene Hackman, the esteemed actor renowned for his roles in "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven," was discovered deceased alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in their Santa Fe, New Mexico residence on Wednesday afternoon. Hackman was 95 years old; Arakawa was 64. Authorities have stated that foul play is not suspected, though the exact cause of death remains under investigation.
In a deeply emotional ceremony on February 26, 2025, Yarden Bibas delivered a heartfelt eulogy for his wife, Shiri, and their two young sons, Ariel and Kfir. The family had been abducted by Hamas terrorists during the October 7, 2023, attack on their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz and were tragically killed while in captivity. Their bodies were returned to Israel as part of a ceasefire agreement, bringing an end to months of agony for their loved ones.
Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily blocked a federal judge’s order requiring the Trump administration to immediately disburse $2 billion in foreign aid payments to contractors. The ruling allows the administration more time to challenge the decision while maintaining its efforts to reduce federal spending on foreign assistance.
Former President Donald Trump has called for the dismissal of all military generals involved in the disastrous 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. During a Cabinet meeting on February 26, 2025, Trump directed his remarks toward Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying, “I’m not going to tell this man what to do, but I will say that if I had his place, I’d fire every single one of them.” His statement reflects ongoing frustration with military leadership and the decisions that led to the chaotic U.S. exit from Afghanistan.
