US-Regierung

President Donald Trump has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to send federal agents to protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request help. This comes amid backlash over aggressive immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, including the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti. The move coincides with negotiations over short-term DHS funding as Democrats push for restrictions on agent operations.

30. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard joined an FBI raid on a Fulton County, Georgia, elections office, fueling President Trump's baseless claims of 2020 election fraud. The action has raised alarms about potential interference in upcoming 2026 midterms. Critics, including Senator Mark Warner, warn it undermines democracy.

The U.S. Senate has voted to install a long-delayed plaque honoring law enforcement officers who protected the Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot. The move overrides objections from House Speaker Mike Johnson and comes amid renewed debates over the events of that day. Senators from both parties collaborated to ensure the memorial is prominently displayed.

9. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

The White House has informed the Secret Service that former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene may have alerted leftist protesters to President Donald Trump's location during a dinner last fall. The incident occurred at Joe's Seafood in Washington, D.C., where Trump dined with Vice President JD Vance and cabinet members. Greene vehemently denies the allegations, calling them a dangerous lie.

In his first year back in the White House, President Donald Trump pursued aggressive policies that expanded executive power, ignited domestic culture wars, and fueled widespread corruption. Actions included purging civil servants, escalating immigration raids, and personal financial schemes through cryptocurrency ventures. Public support has declined amid economic challenges and protests.

31. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has overhauled US drug policy, abandoning the Biden administration's public health strategies in favor of aggressive military actions against fentanyl trafficking. Experts warn that these changes, including deep cuts to treatment programs, could reverse recent declines in overdose deaths. The pivot includes designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction and launching naval strikes on suspected drug boats.