In a sweeping executive action, Donald Trump has ordered a halt to all dividend payments and stock buybacks by major US defense contractors, while simultaneously capping executive compensation at $5 million. The market reacted instantly, with defense stocks plunging as investors grappled with the implications of this unprecedented government intervention.
A fatal shooting involving a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis has sparked an investigation and public outcry. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) states the officer acted in self-defense, but key details about the incident remain under scrutiny.
The US Embassy in India has issued a stern, unambiguous warning to international students: any violation of US law can result in immediate visa revocation, deportation, and a permanent ban from returning to the United States. This hardline stance follows similar alerts to H1B holders and coincides with new in-person interview mandates.
President Donald Trump has unveiled an audacious plan for a $1.5 trillion defense budget in 2027, a staggering 50% increase over current levels, all to be funded by tariff income. But is this fiscal blueprint for a ‘Dream Military’ a masterstroke or a mirage?
Despite Donald Trump’s repeated interest in acquiring Greenland, a decades-old defense agreement already gives the U.S. sweeping military rights—making a purchase unnecessary, and deeply unpopular among Greenlanders and Denmark.
In a sweeping move reflecting his ‘America First’ doctrine, former President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from 66 international organizations—from climate treaties to UN peacebuilding panels.