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[ad_1] A federal appeals court has ruled in favour of the Trump administration on Wednesday, allowing it to proceed with the dismissal of thousands of probationary federal employees. This overturns a previous court order in Baltimore that had required reinstatement.The court ruled that the employees’ terminations should be challenged through the federal employment process rather than through the courts. The decision is part of a broader legal battle involving multiple states and ongoing lawsuits over the legality of mass terminations under Trump’s federal workforce reforms. The panel of three judges was divided. Two Republican-appointed judges backed the administration, while the third, appointed by a Democrat, dissented. Federal appeals court allows Trump administration to resume firing probationary workers The lawsuit, filed by nearly two dozen states, argued that the sudden job losses placed a heavy financial and administrative burden on them, […]

[ad_1] The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday limiting federal district judges from issuing nationwide injunctions. The move, backed mainly by Republicans, follows repeated court blocks of Trump administration policies. The bill restricts judicial orders to only those directly involved in a case. The legislation would prevent judges from issuing nationwide injunctions—orders that currently allow a single court to block government policies across the entire country. The bill reflects growing Republican frustration over court decisions that have stalled or overturned policies from former President Donald Trump’s administration. These include actions like firing federal workers, freezing government funds, and shutting down federal offices. Most recently, judges in Texas and New York blocked the application of the Alien Enemies Act on detainees. Republicans argue that the judiciary is interfering too broadly and too often, calling it a form of […]

[ad_1] File photo: Byron Donalds (Picture credit: AP) US Rep Byron Donalds is once again in the headlines after a video of him being shouted down by voters during a campaign stop went viral. The Florida Republican, who is running for governor in 2026 with US President Donald Trump’s endorsement, attempted to engage with a group of left-leaning voters but was met with boos and heckling. In the clip, Donalds stood firm, responding, “I’m gonna be your governor, trust me! Oh, yes I am!” The moment, captured on social media went viral, earning praise, especially from right-wing supporters.At the same time, Donalds is also embracing Trump's hardline stance on international trade, defending the administration's steep tariffs against China. Speaking on Fox Business, he argued the tariffs are necessary to end “sweetheart deals” from past administrations, saying, “China has to actually […]

[ad_1] Trump praises Chinese president, predicts 'very good deal' with China despite tariff standoff (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday voiced optimism that a deal with China is still within reach, even as tensions between the two superpowers escalated following his decision to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping and left the door open for direct talks.“Xi is a smart guy and we’ll end up making a very good deal,” Trump said, calling the Chinese leader “one of the smartest people in the world” and “a man who knows exactly what has to be done, he loves his country”.Trump told reporters he would consider speaking with Xi, though he acknowledged that the Chinese aren’t currently taking advantage of the US. “I think investing […]

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, has officially launched its mobile and streaming services, Truth Social and Truth+ TV, in Canada and Mexico, marking its first major international expansion.According to Forbes, TMTG CEO Devin Nunes announced on Wednesday that the apps are now available for download across iOS and Android devices, as well as streaming services like Roku, Apple TV, Android TV and Amazon Fire. “Truth Social and Truth+ are now fully open for business in Canada and Mexico,” Nunes said in a statement, adding that the platforms offer “a refuge from Big Tech corporations, monotonous news channels, and woke TV shows and movies”, reported Baystreet.ca.This move comes as Trump pushes ahead with sweeping tariffs on more than 60 countries, […]

[ad_1] File photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Picture credit: AP) Tensions between Ukraine and China escalated Wednesday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed his government had detailed intelligence on more than 150 Chinese nationals fighting as mercenaries for Russia in the ongoing war. China swiftly denied the accusations, calling them “totally unfounded” and warning against misinterpretation of the situation.The allegations follow Zelenskyy’s announcement Tuesday that two Chinese men had been captured on the battlefield fighting alongside Russian forces, a first for Kyiv since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. On Wednesday, Zelenskyy said Ukraine was willing to exchange the Chinese prisoners for Ukrainian soldiers held by Russia.Without directly accusing the Chinese government of deploying troops, Zelenskyy said Beijing was aware of Russia’s efforts to recruit Chinese fighters through social media and offered to show journalists documents listing passport numbers and […]

[ad_1] Illinois teacher accused of sexual abuse says husband knew about teenager, claims 15-year-old was ‘stalker’ (Picture credit: X) An Illinois teacher is facing charges for sexually abusing a 15-year-old teen, a relationship she later tried to dismiss as nothing more than a behaviour of a “stalker” obsessed with her looks.Christina Formella, 30, who worked as a special education teacher and soccer coach at Downers Grove High School, has been charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault, after prosecutors said she had a months-long relationship with a 15-year-old student that culminated in sex inside a classroom.According to the New York Post, she told police the boy had been stalking her and claimed her husband knew about it, but court records suggest he had no idea what was going on.Formella was arrested earlier this year, but in her interview with […]

[ad_1] File photo: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon (Picture credit: AP) JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday warned that sweeping tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump could push the US economy into a recession and unleash financial instability, as markets reel from the escalating trade war with China.According to Fox Business, Dimon said, “I think probably a recession is a likely outcome,” adding that recent steep market declines are deepening fears. “When you see a 2,000-point decline in the Dow, it sort of feeds on itself... it makes you feel like you’re losing money in your 401(k), you’re losing money in your pension. You’ve got to cut back,” he said.His comments come as China announced an 84% tariff on all US goods, up 50 percentage points from previous levels, in retaliation for Trump’s latest wave of import duties. […]

[ad_1] Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Wednesday rejected Ukraine’s allegations of Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russian forces, calling the claims “totally unfounded.” “The Chinese government always asks Chinese citizens to stay away from conflict zones, avoid getting involved in any form of armed conflict, and especially refrain from participating in any party’s military operations,” Lin said, quoted by news agency AP.The Beijing official also reaffirmed China’s stance that it has played a “constructive role in politically resolving the Ukraine crisis.”These comments came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday announced that Kyiv had detained two Chinese citizens in the eastern Donetsk region.He said the two Chinese men were captured by Ukrainian forces in active combat zones and were found with identification documents, bank cards, and personal data confirming who they were.They also discovered information suggesting that there are […]

[ad_1] File photo: Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh Federal prosecutors have revealed new explosive details in the case against Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in September, 2024. In a court filing on Monday, authorities said Routh not only staked out Trump on the green with a semi-automatic rifle but also attempted to acquire military-grade weapons, including an anti-aircraft missile, to shoot down Trump’s plane.According to court documents, Routh tried to purchase a Stinger missile and a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) from someone he believed to be a Ukrainian arms dealer, reported CBS News. In messages exchanged in August 2024, he wrote, “Send me an RPG or Stinger and I will see what we can do.” He also added, “I need equipment so that Trump cannot get elected.”According to […]