Reflecting on lessons learned from the major scandals in U.S. political history and what reforms are needed to prevent future controversies.
Author: US News
An analysis of how American political scandals intersect with the legal system, from congressional hearings to criminal trials.
A broader look at how American political scandals reveal systemic corruption within government institutions and the need for reform.
Manhattan the concrete jungle is often referred to as the heart of New York City. It is a densely populated island that epitomises urban vibrancy and diversity. While racism is part of American society, Manhattan is one of the few places where the only real colour that matters is green (The Green Dollar Bill). As one of the five boroughs of NYC, it’s characterised by its towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and a dynamic blend of cultures. Which explains the name ‘Manhattan the concrete jungle’ because of the amount of towering skyscrapers. From the wealthy financial district of Lower Manhattan to the…
The US has cancelled planned tariffs on Colombian goods after Colombia agreed to accept deported migrants without restrictions, the White House announced.
Trump suspends Colombia tariffs after agreement The White House announced late Sunday that US President Donald Trump would not go forward with tariffs and some sanctions against Colombia, after the South American country agreed to take in deported migrants from the US, including on US military aircraft. Colombia “has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unrestricted acceptance of all illegal aliens from Colombia returned from the United States, including on US military aircraft, without limitation or delay,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. Earlier, Trump said he was ordering punitive tariffs and travel bans on Colombia, among other retaliatory steps. Leavitt said the measures…
Trump admin touts purging ‘worst’ illegal immigrants from US streets: ‘working tirelessly’ The Trump administration rolled out a social media thread on Sunday highlighting the “worst criminals” arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since President Donald Trump was sworn in as the nation’s 47th president last week. “Under President Trump’s leadership, ICE agents are working tirelessly to protect our communities. From illegal alien child rapists to gang members and individuals with suspected ties to ISIS, here are some of the worst criminals arrested,” the White House X thread reads. The post shows nine different illegal immigrants who have already…
FBI arrests suspect in killing of Vermont Border Patrol agent The FBI announced the arrest of a suspect Friday in the killing of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David “Chris” Maland near the Vermont-Canada border. Washington state resident Teresa Youngblut, 21, was taken into custody following the fatal shooting on Monday, according to the FBI’s office in Albany, N.Y. “The United States Attorney’s Office District of Vermont has charged Youngblut with assault on a federal law enforcement officer,” it said. “Our hearts remain with our partners at U.S. Border Patrol Swanton Sector as they mourn this tremendous loss.” Maland, 44, was struck by gunfire…
President Donald Trump has called on Saudi Arabia and other OPEC nations to reduce oil prices, warning that high costs are prolonging the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump expressed surprise that OPEC hadn’t acted to lower prices before the elections, emphasising the impact on global stability.
RECAP: The 2020 US election The 2020 US election was the 59th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Democrat Joe Biden beat out Republican Donald Trump to become the 46th President of the United States. The most divisive election in History The election took place against the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic and COVID-19 recession. It was the first election since 1992, and the fifth in the past century, in which the incumbent president failed to win a second term. The election saw the highest voter turnout by percentage since 1900. Before, during, and after Election…
A rapidly growing wildfire, named the Hughes Fire, has erupted in Los Angeles County, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. The fire ignited Wednesday morning near Castaic Lake, about 45 miles northwest of Los Angeles, in a mountainous area close to homes and schools.
President Donald Trump has directed US agencies to ramp up efforts to “repel, repatriate, and remove” undocumented immigrants, framing it as part of a broader effort to combat what he calls an “invasion” at the southern border.
On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump claimed his efforts to resolve the conflict would be a “very big favor” to Russia and its president. He previously vowed to negotiate a settlement to the war, which began in 2014 and escalated with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, within a single day.
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, on Wednesday unveiled a lengthy report that he says serves as a “roadmap” to “Make America Healthy Again” and points to how the flawed American healthcare system impacts “national defense.” Its findings include that U.S. healthcare spending had reached $4.9 trillion in 2023. House Republican unveils 47-page roadmap to ‘Make America Healthy Again’ The 47-page report – titled “The Case for Healthcare Freedom” – is a “painstakingly researched” summary of “America’s health crisis and how to address it,” Roy said. As a share of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), health spending accounted for 17.6%, and costs…
A rare snowstorm has swept through the southern U.S., bringing snow and freezing rain to areas unaccustomed to winter weather. Four deaths have been linked to the cold so far: two in Austin, Texas, and two from hypothermia in Georgia and Milwaukee.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is under fire after making a gesture at a rally celebrating President Donald Trump’s return to office. Critics have likened the movement to a “Nazi salute.”
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). This move revives his previous efforts to leave the global health agency, which President Joe Biden had reversed during his tenure.
President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders focused on immigration reform, including declaring illegal immigration at the US-Mexico border a national emergency and targeting birthright citizenship.
Panama’s president firmly rejected Donald Trump’s claim to “take back” the Panama Canal, emphasising that the vital trade route “is and will remain” under Panama’s control.
In his final hours in office, US President Joe Biden has pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the January 6 attack on the Capitol. In a statement, Biden said the officials “do not deserve to be the targets of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions.” “These are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing,” Biden said. “Baseless and politically motivated investigations wreak havoc on the lives, safety, and financial security of targeted individuals and their families.” The outgoing president added that the pardons “should not be mistaken as…
Acting FBI director retires after Wray departure, minutes before Trump sworn in The acting director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Paul Abbate, reportedly retired just minutes before Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president. Former FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Dec. 11 that he would step down from the bureau before Trump took office, and Wray’s resignation went into effect Sunday. Abbate, who took the helm from Wray, stepped down from the bureau just a day later, the New York Times reported. His departure took effect at noon ET Monday, around the same time Trump was…
On the eve of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump addressed supporters in Washington, pledging to stop what he called an “invasion” of immigrants at the southern border. He singled out Venezuelan migrants and vowed to expel members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
TikTok has resumed operations for its 170 million users in the United States after President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order granting the app a temporary reprieve upon taking office on Monday.
Thousands of protesters, predominantly women, took to the streets of Washington, D.C., on Saturday, voicing their opposition to President-elect Donald Trump just days before his inauguration.
When is Inauguration Day? The US presidential inauguration always takes place on January 20, a date that has been standard since the 1930s. The event only moves to the following day if the 20th is a Sunday, which has happened four times. In this case, the president-elect takes the oath on Sunday in private and repeats it publicly the next day. Each new presidential term has an inauguration to mark the start of another four-year term, even if the same president is continuing in office. Most recently, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama had two inaugurations. Donald Trump,…