U.S. Defense Chief Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine are set to present key details to the “Gang of Eight” congressional leaders amid escalating tensions with Venezuela. Sources suggest the briefing will include undisclosed agenda items, potentially affecting military operations and defense oversight. The session comes as President Trump threatens land strikes against suspected Venezuelan traffickers, sparking concerns and calls for transparency in Caribbean and Pacific operations. Lawmakers are pressing Hegseth for unedited strike footage, leveraging the NDAA clause that could cut up to a quarter of his travel budget if compliance is not met. WATCH
09 December,2025 01:50 PM IST
As the government shutdown drags on, 42 million Americans are days away from losing federal food assistance. The USDA has confirmed that no SNAP benefits will be issued on November 1, citing a lack of legal authority to use contingency funds. In Los Angeles, National Guard troops are bagging food boxes to help meet the surge in demand as families prepare for the cutoff.
01 November,2025 01:07 AM IST
Tens of thousands marched across France as trade unions rallied against spending cuts in next year’s budget. Protesters blocked schools and filled streets in over 240 cities, demanding higher taxes on the wealthy and a reversal of pension reforms. With France’s deficit nearly double EU limits, President Macron and new PM Sébastien Lecornu face mounting pressure and political deadlock.
03 October,2025 04:58 PM IST
Federal employees across multiple agencies are facing imminent mass firings as the White House signals a major wave of layoffs within the coming days. Sources indicate that President Donald Trump has met with Budget Chief Russ Vought to finalize the list of agencies slated for deep staffing cuts, raising concerns about the potential impact on government operations and federal services amid ongoing budgetary pressures. This announcement comes amid heightened tension over a potential government shutdown, with federal workers bracing for sudden job losses. The administration’s plans have sparked widespread discussion about the scale of layoffs, the agencies affected, and the broader consequences for federal governance and public services. WATCH
03 October,2025 03:06 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
