United States Of America News - Page 10

Trump signs his controversial Big Beautiful Bill into law as he celebrates July 4 with family

US President Donald Trump has signed the controversial Big Beautiful Bill, turning it into a law as he celebrated the Fourth of July with family and members of the US Congress

Multiple people dead in Texas as flash flooding threatens communities, rescue efforts underway

Multiple deaths have been reported in Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding, while search teams used boats to conduct rescues Friday as fast-moving water threatened riverfront communities near wildlife habitats and campgrounds

America250: As US prepares for 4th of July celebrations, Trump admin floats big plans for 2026

As Americans gear up for Fourth of July 2025 festivities, some are already looking to 2026, the celebration of the country's 250th birthday.

July 4: America at crossroads as it celebrates Independence Day amid Trump-induced global uncertainty

As the United States celebrates the 4th of July, commemorating the 249th year of independence, here's a look at how its hegemonic presence is fading away in a multipolar world.

US Supreme Court approves deportation of 8 migrants to South Sudan

The decision by the conservative-dominated top court comes 10 days after it cleared the way for the Trump administration to deport migrants to countries that are not their own

House passes Trump agenda bill, handing president first major win of second term

President Donald Trump on Thursday secured the first major legislative victory of his second term as House Republicans passed his sweeping domestic policy bill, clearing the way for his signature, according to a report.

Jeffries invokes ‘magic minute’ to delay passage of Trump bill, sets new House speech record

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries began speaking at 4:53 am EDT, delivering a wide-ranging address that included reading letters from Americans who depend on government programmes like Medicaid and SNAP

Drive-by shooting in Chicago: 4 killed, 14 others hospitalised; police look for shooter

Police said 13 women and five men ranging in age from 21 to 32 were shot, and that the dead included two men and two women. At least three were critically injured, added police

Big win for Trump: Megabill clears House Republican test, now ready for vote

After over seven hours of lobbying and negotiations, the US House of Representatives have finally moved a step closer to passing US President Donald Trump's highly controversial Big Beautiful Bill.

Trump's megabill faces stiff test in House as Republicans scurry to find enough votes

Conservatives and Moderates within the Republican party hold on to their votes as the US House of Representatives set a record while voting on Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'.

Momentum builds for passage of sweeping spending bill as Trump meets GOP holdouts

Momentum appears to be building around the passage of President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending bill, following a meeting on Wednesday between House Republican hardliners and Trump at the White House

'President's priorities': Trump administration holds back $7 bn school funds meant for learning, training

The administration offered little explanation for the delay, stating that the funds are under review and emphasising a commitment to ensuring taxpayer money is spent in line with the "president’s priorities", according to a report

Indian, US officials begin talks on Bilateral Trade Agreement today in Washington

Indian and US officials are set to begin important discussions in Washington to give a boost to the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement. The talks are likely to focus on enhancing market access and reduce trade barriers.

Over 450 flights cancelled, several delayed as Atlanta's busiest airport faces wrath of severe storm

Over 450 flights were cancelled and several were delayed as of Saturday afternoon as Atlanta faces a severe storm during the holiday season

Supreme Court hands Trump major win by curbing nationwide Injunctions

In a 6-3 ruling stemming from Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, the court said nationwide injunctions issued by lower court judges "likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has granted to federal courts."

From burqa-clad Statue of Liberty to death threats: Mamdani faces Islamophobic attacks after NYC primary win

After winning the New York City primaries, Zohran Mamdani is facing Islamophobic attacks from MAGA supporters with leading right-wing politicians sharing an image of a burqa-clad Statue of Liberty

Socialist Robin Hood of Capitalist NYC: Mamdani’s rise sets stage for a new kind of showdown

As Mamdani's win in NYC Democratic Primaries rattle the capitalists in the city, it leaves a learning lesson for Democrats as the struggle for relevance in the Trump-era

Investors pull billions from long-term US bond funds amid debt, inflation worries

The latest withdrawals mark a sharp reversal from the average inflows of $20 billion seen over the past 12 quarters. The shift suggests growing discomfort with the long-term fiscal trajectory of the United States

Mississippi man on death row for 50 years executed by lethal injection

Richard Jordan, 79, was convicted in 1976 of the murder of Edwina Marter, the wife of a bank executive in the town of Gulfport.

Victory for Trump in US Supreme Court, his tariffs allowed to stay amid legal challenges over trade powers

The US Supreme Court refused to fast-track lawsuits challenging Trump’s tariffs, allowing them to remain in effect for now. The court said that it will wait for the appeal court's order

Trump hints firing Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calls him 'numbskull'

The Republican leader, who regularly berates Powell over the bank's decisions not to lower interest rates, took to Truth Social to smear the banker as a "numbskull," "moron" and 'obvious Trump Hater'

Appeals court allows Trump to keep control of National Guard troops deployed to LA protests

The decision halts a ruling from a lower court judge who found Trump acted illegally when he activated the soldiers over opposition from California Gov. Gavin Newsom

As Maga camp rejoices, 10 things that transgenders lost in US court against Trump

US Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee state law banning gender-affirming care for minors. While Maga rejoices in the ruling here are 10 ways the judgment affects trans people in the United States

Pete Hegseth hints disobeying court order and maintaining troop deployment in LA, leaving Democrats baffled

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth left Democrats baffled during a Senate committee hearing after he suggested that he would not obey a federal court ruling against the deployments of National Guard troops and US Marines to Los Angeles

Trump shuts America's open door: Net immigration turns negative, first time in 50 years

For the first time in 50 years, more people are leaving the United States than arriving in a year, thanks to the crackdown on immigration imposed by US President Donald Trump. However, experts warned that exudes might usher in economic challenges

Why Democratic Senator Alex Padilla was handcuffed, evicted from Kristi Noem’s press event

US Senator Alex Padilla’s dramatic removal and handcuffing at Kristi Noem’s federal press conference in Los Angeles has ignited political outrage and alarm over federal overreach. With Democrats decrying the act as 'dictatorial', and Republicans split in their response, the incident has become a flashpoint in the US

Minnesota shooter Vance Boelter arrested, 2 days after he killed Democratic lawmaker

Home Videos Quick Reads Shorts Live TV