Nearly 1,000 arrests were made in a single day as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ramped up its efforts to carry out President Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations. The crackdown took place on Sunday, with ICE focusing its efforts on several key locations, including the sanctuary city of Chicago, as well as areas…
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Trump Proclaims ‘Liberation Day’ and Launches ‘Revolution of Common Sense’ in Second Inaugural Address
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – 21:00 Monday, 20 Jan, 2025 WASHINGTON — Moments after being sworn in as president on Monday, Donald Trump declared it “Liberation Day,” vowing that “the golden age of America begins right now” with a bold “revolution of common sense.” At 78 years old, Trump began his second non-consecutive term during…
President Biden Warns Americans About the Threat of a “Dangerous” Oligarchy
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – 10:27 Thursday, 16 Jan, 2025 President Joe Biden has issued a stark warning about the growing influence of oligarchy in America, calling it a “dangerous threat” to democracy and the values the nation was built upon. Speaking at the Whitehouse during his farewell speech before stepping down next week, Biden…
Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Los Angeles, Claiming 16 Lives.
Firefighters in Los Angeles have made significant progress in combating some of the smaller wildfires, with one fire fully contained and another nearly extinguished. However, the two largest blazes continue to spread, creating a dangerous situation for residents and emergency crews alike. Despite these efforts, the strong winds forecasted for the coming days present…
Death Toll Rises Amid LA’s Most Destructive Wildfires in History.
The wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles have reached unprecedented levels of destruction, with a rising death toll and over a thousand structures already reduced to ash. The four ongoing fires—Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Woodley—are all currently 0% contained, causing widespread devastation and forcing mass evacuations. As of the latest updates, five people have tragically…
US Imposes Travel Ban on Four Ugandan Police Officers for Human Rights Abuses.
In a significant move, the United States has imposed travel sanctions on four senior Ugandan police officers due to their involvement in serious human rights violations. The officers—Bob Kagarura, Elly Womanya, Alex Mwine, and Hamdan Twesigye—have been implicated in acts of torture, cruel, degrading, and inhumane treatment. Among their documented abuses is their role in…
Biden and Zelensky sign 10-year US-Ukraine security agreement.
President Joe Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 10-year security agreement on Thursday. They hailed this agreement as a milestone in relations between their countries. However, Zelenskyy expressed concern about how much longer he could count on America’s support despite this agreement. Zelenskyy also said his country “urgently” needed additional air defense systems…
Gaza ceasefire hope remains as US, Hamas engage in diplomatic efforts despite proposed changes.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has informed Hamas that it is “time for the bargaining to end” after its leaders suggested “numerous revisions” to a plan for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. He told reporters in Doha that some of the changes were “workable” and others were not, but that the US…
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