As Donald Trump heads into 2026, the White House is framing the year as a decisive turning point of his second term. From a controversial Ukraine peace plan and a naval blockade of Venezuela to the FIFA World Cup and US midterms, Trump is betting on spectacle and pressure to cement his legacy
Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, 48, a former Brown University physics graduate student, was found dead in a rented storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. Authorities linked him to the Brown University shooting in Rhode Island that killed two students and the murder of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro in Massachusetts. Here is how he was tracked across the states
A man suspected of the deadly shooting at Brown University was found dead at a storage facility in New Hampshire on Thursday, as the authorities continue to investigate the case
On December 19, 1998, the US House impeached President Bill Clinton. Adolf Hitler assumed direct control of Germany’s army in 1941, Britain agreed to return Hong Kong to China in 1984, and Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was published in 1843
TikTok signed a landmark deal on Thursday to sell its US business to three American investors – Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX - ensuring that the popular video-sharing platform continues to operate in the United States.
White House on Thursday announced that the board of the US Kennedy Centre has unanimously decided to rename the performing arts centre as the 'Trump-Kennedy Centre'.
White House officials on Wednesday revised the “Presidential Walk of Fame,” taking potshots at former American leaders, especially Barack Obama and Joe Biden
US President Donald Trump used a prime-time White House address before Christmas to defend his economic record, blame former President Joe Biden for persistent cost-of-living pressures, and promise an imminent boom. The speech, delivered in a combative tone, had familiar rally themes along with a single policy announcement of warrior dividends as Republicans brace for the 2026 midterms
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday delivered a year-end review of his first year since returning to the White House. Here's everything he said in his address to the nation
Dan Bongino, the Deputy Director of the FBI, announced on Wednesday that he will be stepping down from his office in January 2026. The confirmation came shortly after Trump hinted at his exit.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has offered a rare insider account of Donald Trump’s second presidency, detailing internal disagreements, controversial policy calls and the personalities shaping the White House. Among the most shocking revelations were those about the US president, Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk
The killing of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife became a flashpoint after Donald Trump publicly linked their deaths to Reiner’s criticism of him. The unsubstantiated remarks, made during an active homicide investigation, triggered rare bipartisan condemnation and backlash from Hollywood
Officials in Providence say they will release a person of interest detained following a Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine.
US President Donald Trump extended his executive order yet again after he ordered the summary executions of individuals he deems members of designated terrorist organisations. Here's why it is concerning
US President Donald Trump made many heads turn after he said on Sunday that his domestic policy chief’s main priority is building a triumphal arch for Washington, DC, amid growing criticism over the affordability crisis.
At least 2 people were killed, and eight more were critically injured after a tragic shooting incident broke out at Brown University on Saturday. The suspect is still at large.
A landmark California lawsuit has put AI safety under the lens after alleging that ChatGPT deepened the paranoia of a mentally unstable man who killed his mother before dying by suicide. The woman’s estate is now suing OpenAI. The case, centred on months of AI-driven conversations, claims the chatbot reinforced the sons delusional beliefs
A gas pipeline explosion affected multiple houses in a Bay Area City on Thursday, injuring at least six people, with two people still missing
Kilmar Ábrego García was freed on Thursday from an immigration detention facility in Pennsylvania after a federal judge from Maryland ordered his 'immediate' release
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a must-pass defence policy bill, advancing the lawmakers' efforts to compel the Pentagon to release the video of the controversial military strike that killed two men who survived an initial attack
The US has introduced the Trump Gold Card, a high-cost residency route centred on direct financial contributions. Designed as a revamped alternative to older investor visas, the programme gives wealthy applicants and corporations expedited permanent residency access
The US Department of Homeland Security has signed a nearly $140 million contract to purchase six Boeing 737 planes for deportation operations as the Trump administration tightens its noose on immigration
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday launched the 'Golden visa program' that allows wealthy foreigners to buy a 'Trump Gold Card' worth $1 mn to fast-track their move to America.
Miami is witnessing a sweeping political change with the election of Eileen Higgins, the city’s first woman mayor and its first Democrat in nearly three decades. Her decisive victory over GOP-backed Emilio Gonzalez highlighted shifting voter priorities on affordability, immigration and governance, and reverberates nationally ahead of the 2026 midterms
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will soon trade their Astoria apartment for Gracie Mansion, the city’s historic mayoral residence. The 226-year-old home's story stretches from its construction in 1799 to its evolution as a civic landmark and symbol of leadership in the biggest city in the US
In a major blow to the US Justice Department's efforts to re-indict former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge has blocked the prosecutors’ access to key evidence from email accounts and a computer belonging to a close Comey friend and attorney, Daniel Richman.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that the country is planning to expand the number of countries covered by its travel ban from 19 to 30.
The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use redrawn congressional districts for the 2026 midterm elections, boosting the hopes of President Donald Trump's Republicans to retain control of the House of Representatives.
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday a reset of Joe Biden's fuel-economy standards, arguing it will lower US car prices. However, critics warned it would worsen climate change and leave drivers paying more.
US President Donald Trump unleashed one of his most intense online posting sprees late Monday night, flooding Truth Social with more than 160 posts in under five hours. His feed became a rapid-fire stream of conspiracy theories, attacking Democratic leaders, reviving debunked election claims, and repeatedly targeting Senator Mark Kelly