US Government

Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on March 17, 2026, stating he could not support the ongoing US war in Iran due to a lack of imminent threat and alleged pressure from Israel. The move drew sharp responses from Trump administration figures defending the action as necessary against Iran's nuclear capabilities. Kent's past statements had advocated stronger action against Iran.

13. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and California Governor Gavin Newsom accused War Secretary Pete Hegseth of wasteful spending on luxuries like steak and lobster for troops. Critics have since quieted amid evidence that such meals are standard for deploying soldiers. The article contrasts this with a prior Biden administration grant for fungal-based protein research.

Writer Cory Doctorow has suggested that congressional Democrats form a Nuremberg Caucus to document crimes by the Trump administration and prepare for future trials. The initiative would create a public platform for evidence collection, aiming to ensure accountability and deter further abuses. Doctorow argues this approach draws from historical examples of punishing authoritarian actions in other democracies.

25. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

President Donald Trump delivered a record-setting State of the Union address on February 24, 2026, lasting nearly two hours and focusing on economic achievements and immigration enforcement. He announced plans for new retirement savings accounts with government matching contributions and highlighted bipartisan moments like applause for the U.S. Olympic hockey team. Democrats largely remained seated during calls to prioritize American citizens over undocumented immigrants, drawing rebukes from Trump.

A Senate Democrats' report highlights that US President Donald Trump's agreements for deporting immigrants to third countries have cost taxpayers over $32 million, with limited results. The study, released on February 13, 2026, details payments to five nations for accepting just 300 individuals as of January 2026. Most of those deported have since returned or plan to return to their home countries.

13. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

A new entity called Freedom 250—described as a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Park Foundation—has begun rolling out plans tied to the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026, including mobile museum exhibits and a major July 4 event on the National Mall. The shift has fueled criticism from some observers who say it is sidelining, or at least competing with, the congressionally created U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and its nonprofit support organization, America250.