Trump under pressure as obstacles to progress on Ukraine persist
AdminsGetty Images Last Friday, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Alaska for a summit that was high on pomp and pageantry and low on diplomatic breakthroughs in the push…
Tulsi Gabbard announces plans to cut intelligence staff by half
Reuters Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has announced plans to cut the agency's staff by nearly 50% as she organises the office. Gabbard, announcing the cuts, said the agency…
US-Mexico border wall to be painted black to stop climbers
The entire US-Mexico border wall will be painted black to make it hotter and harder to climb, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has said, crediting the idea to President Donald…
Texas lawmakers approve redistricting map favouring Republicans
Texas legislators have approved new congressional maps designed to give Republicans an edge in next year's elections for the US House of Representatives. After a two-week standoff, where Democrats fled the…