The Trump administration is set to cut 1,600 positions from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) before midnight. The move is part of a broader government restructuring effort aimed at reducing federal spending and streamlining operations. USAID, which manages billions in foreign aid, will see a significant workforce reduction as non-essential staff are placed on administrative leave.
U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland, a military veteran and dedicated public servant, was killed during a traffic stop near the Canadian border in Coventry, Vermont, on Monday afternoon. Maland, 44, was known for his commitment to protecting Americans and his unwavering dedication to service.
Amazon, led by Jeff Bezos, has announced it is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, joining other major corporations in revising or ending such programs following criticism for being "ineffective" and "woke."
A new report from the nonprofit Independent Women highlights significant risks associated with housing biologically male inmates who identify as female in women’s prisons.
Actress Jean Smart has called on television networks to forego broadcasting live award shows and instead donate the proceeds to aid victims of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Two Dallas parents have filed a lawsuit against Dallas Independent School District (DISD) and several administrators, alleging their children faced retaliation for not complying with the district’s 2021 mask mandate. The parents claim staff at George Bannerman Dealey Montessori Academy subjected their fifth- and eighth-grade children to abuse and segregation, despite medical exemptions from the mandate.
A report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) revealed that Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity, nearing weapons-grade levels. As of October 26, Iran possesses approximately 400 pounds of uranium at 60% purity - enough to produce four nuclear bombs. This marks a 40-pound increase since August.
In a recent campaign appearance in Pennsylvania, Vice President Kamala Harris drew criticism for suggesting a staged door-knock with a local family as she conducted outreach in the critical battleground state. The incident, which was caught on video, shows Harris greeting the family on their porch, where she seemingly suggests posing for a door-knocking interaction to give the appearance of a grassroots outreach effort.
The FBI has initiated an investigation into a reported leak of highly classified documents detailing Israel's military strategy regarding a potential attack on Iran.