Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez has pledged to prosecute protesters who engage in criminal acts, signaling a sharp departure from the policies of his predecessor, Mike Schmidt. Vasquez’s announcement came during a Wednesday press briefing following an anti-Trump protest in Portland that resulted in the arrests of five anarchist militants.
President Donald Trump has re-designated the Houthi rebels, known as Ansar Allah, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), reversing the Biden administration's 2021 decision to remove the group’s FTO designation. Trump’s Executive Order, signed Wednesday, aims to counter the Houthis’ attacks on U.S. and allied interests in the Middle East and Red Sea.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly defended Elon Musk after accusations that the Tesla CEO made a racist gesture during President Donald Trump’s inaugural rally in Washington, D.C. Netanyahu dismissed the claims as baseless, commending Musk for his steadfast support of Israel.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to eliminate federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing their inefficiency and costliness. The move has ignited debate across political and cultural spheres, with proponents praising the rollback and critics warning of potential harm to marginalized groups and federal contracting protections.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act to safeguard military bases and training areas from foreign adversaries, including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The bill, co-sponsored by several Senate Republicans, addresses growing national security concerns over foreign purchases of U.S. land near military sites.
As Illinois ramps up its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program, the national policy landscape is shifting under President Donald Trump’s administration. Trump has signed an executive order canceling former President Joe Biden’s goal of making EVs 50% of new car sales by 2030 and rolling back federal emission regulations.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is urging Congress to reimburse the state for more than $11.1 billion spent on border security over the past four years. In a letter addressed to congressional leaders and the Texas delegation, Abbott criticized the Biden administration’s handling of border policies and emphasized Texas’s role in protecting the nation.
