The Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office press conference with Voldomyr Zelenskyy, while Trump’s approval ratings are underwater, economic confidence is down, and the markets are in a negative direction.
Category: International
Posted inClimate Justice
EPA Killed a $50M Climate Justice Grant Biden Already Shelved
The Biden Administration canceled a $50 million grant to the Climate Justice Alliance because it supports Palestine, leaving Black and brown communities that suffer from climate change without relief.
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U.S. Hits New Low in Global Corruption Index as Trump Halts Anti-Bribery Law
The United States has fallen to its lowest ranking ever on the Corruption Perceptions Index, Transparency International reported, as President Trump signed an executive order halting the enforcement of a key anti-bribery law, which has historically been a cornerstone of America’s anti-corruption framework.
Posted inHomepage
Black Migrants Caught in the Crossfire of Birthright Citizenship Battle
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order seeking to strip U.S. citizenship from children born to undocumented parents, labeling the action “undeniably unconstitutional” and warning that it would disproportionately affect Black migrants and their families.
Posted inBusiness
RedNote, Duolingo: Prepare for Friendship?
TikTok is now banned, over 700 million users have switched to RedNote, leading to a surge in Duolingo users learning Mandarin and a growing demand for alternative apps with similar features.
Posted inInternational
Crockett Statement on Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Â
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has praised the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release agreement, brokered by the Biden Administration, Egypt, and Qatar, as a crucial step toward ending the violence in Gaza and reuniting hostages with their families.
Posted inPolitics
Government Spending Bill Averts Shutdown, Ensuring Continuity in Essential Services
Congress passed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, extending federal funding until early March 2025, ensuring continuity in essential services, supporting the economy, and maintaining public trust in government operations.
Posted inCulture
Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni passes away at 81
by Itoro N. Umontuen Nikki Giovanni, an acclaimed poet and fierce activist, has passed away Monday at the age of 81. At her core, Giovanni wanted everyone to know being unapologetically […]
Posted inPolitics
International Criminal Court Issues Warrants for Israeli Leaders, Including Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, which could significantly complicate U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic relations.
Posted inElection 2024
Yes, Trump Won. Here’s What Happens Next
Trump doesn’t represent policy, but that’s not what people voted for. Here are six key takeaways about election night — and our future.
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