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What Is the Insurrection Act Trump Threatens to Use?

The Insurrection Act is a powerful US law that allows a president to deploy the military or federalize the National Guard within the United States to handle domestic unrest. What does it do?The act gives the president the authority to use armed forces to enforce US laws or suppress rebellions, insurrections, or domestic violence. It was signed into law in 1807 and has been used dozens of times in American history. Why is it controversial?There is a long-standing tradition of keeping the military out of domestic affairs. Using the act bypasses the normal authority of state governors, raising concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and the use of the military as a domestic police force. What has Trump said?President Donald Trump has stated he would consider invoking the act if he believes governors or mayors are obstructing law enforcement […]

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Israel, Hamas Begin Indirect Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Egypt

Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas have begun in Egypt, with mediators shuttling between the two delegations in an effort to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza. The negotiations come as US President Donald Trump urges all parties to "move fast." The Hamas delegation is led by Khalil al-Hayya, who survived an Israeli assassination attempt in Qatar last month. A Palestinian source close to the talks warned that the negotiations are expected to be "difficult and complex." The talks commenced on the eve of the second anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack that sparked the conflict. While diplomacy continues, Israeli attacks on Gaza have persisted, with at least 10 Palestinians reported killed since dawn. The overall death toll in Gaza since October 2023 has reached at least 67,160, according to local health authorities.

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Qatar Says Israel Should Have Already Ceased Fire

Qatar has stated that Israel should have already implemented a ceasefire in Gaza, in line with the US-backed peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump. A spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry, Majed al-Ansari, said on Tuesday that the question of a ceasefire should be directed at Israel. He suggested that if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's commitment to the Trump plan was genuine, a cessation of hostilities should have already happened. The comments come as Hamas and Israel engage in indirect talks in Egypt this week regarding the 20-point proposal. Last Friday, President Trump himself called for Israel to "immediately stop the bombing" to facilitate a safe hostage release. While cautious about the ongoing negotiations, the Qatari official confirmed that his country would continue to host Hamas's political bureau as long as it remains a necessary channel for communication and […]

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Hamas Calls for Swift Prisoner Swap as Gaza Truce Talks Begin

As crucial ceasefire talks begin in Egypt, Hamas has called for a swift start to a hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel. The push follows the group's positive response to a US-backed peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump. A senior Hamas official stated the group is "very keen to reach an agreement to end the war and immediately begin the prisoner exchange process." The proposed deal would see 47 hostages held in Gaza released in return for 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and over 1,700 detainees arrested during the war. Ahead of the talks in Sharm El-Sheikh, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Israel to stop its bombing campaign, noting that "you can’t release hostages in the middle of strikes." The White House has sent envoys to Egypt to support the negotiations, which all parties hope can end the […]

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 Israel, Hamas Set for Ceasefire Talks in Egypt Amid US Push

Delegations from Israel, Hamas, and the United States are set to begin ceasefire talks in Egypt on Monday, with President Donald Trump urging all sides to "move fast." The negotiations will focus on a temporary truce and the first phase of a US-backed peace plan. This initial stage involves the release of 47 hostages held by Hamas in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. Ahead of the talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Israel would have to stop its bombing campaign for a hostage release to be possible. President Trump expressed optimism, praising "positive discussions" and indicating the first phase could be completed within the week. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes for a quick resolution, his military chief warned that if talks fail, the military will "return to fighting." The conflict, now […]

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Trump Brands US Cities ‘War Zones,’ Deploys Troops

The Trump administration has described major US cities as "war zones" to justify deploying National Guard troops against the will of local Democratic leaders. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called Chicago a "war zone" on Sunday, defending President Trump's decision to send 300 soldiers there. This move was opposed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who accused the administration of wanting to "create the war zone" to justify more military presence. The strategy faced a legal setback when a federal judge blocked a similar deployment to Portland, Oregon. The judge stated the president's determination was "untethered to the facts" and emphasized that the US is "a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law." The deployments are part of a broader anti-crime and immigration crackdown focused on Democrat-run cities, which has sparked protests and legal challenges. A recent poll found that 58% […]

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Trump Tells Israel to Stop Bombing Gaza, Says Hamas Ready for Peace

In a significant shift, US President Donald Trump has called on Israel to "immediately stop the bombing of Gaza," stating he believes Hamas is ready for a "lasting peace." The statement, posted on his Truth Social platform, marks the first time Trump has explicitly told key ally Israel to halt its military campaign. He stated the cessation of bombing is necessary to safely and quickly free the hostages held by Hamas. Trump shared a Hamas declaration on his social media and posted a video from the Oval Office, calling it a "very special day, maybe unprecedented." He thanked mediating countries like Qatar and Egypt for their efforts. The announcement appears to have surprised the Israeli government. Reports indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu views Hamas's statement as insufficient and not fully aligned with the US peace plan. A senior […]

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US Government Shutdown 2025: Travel, Workers, and Services Affected

The US federal government has officially shut down after Republican and Democratic lawmakers failed to resolve a budget impasse, halting operations and causing widespread disruption across the country. The deadlock, which affects funding through October and beyond, has put about 40% of federal workers – nearly 750,000 employees – on unpaid leave, raising concerns about its economic and social impact. Air travel is one of the most affected sectors. While air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff are considered “essential” and will continue working, they will not be paid until the shutdown ends. During the last major shutdown in 2018–2019, unpaid workers increasingly called in sick, leading to significant delays at airports. Americans planning overseas trips could also face delays, as passport agencies have warned of slower processing times. Federal employees, especially those not deemed essential, will face […]

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US Government Shuts Down After Budget Talks Collapse Between Trump, Congress

The US government officially shut down early Wednesday after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to reach a deal on federal funding, triggering widespread disruptions that will affect hundreds of thousands of workers and millions of Americans who rely on public services. The shutdown began at 12:01 am (0401 GMT) following the Senate’s rejection of a short-term funding measure already passed by the House of Representatives. At the heart of the deadlock are Democratic demands for increased health care funding, particularly for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), which the Trump administration has moved to dismantle. Trump Blames Democrats Trump placed the blame squarely on his opponents, threatening further cuts aimed at progressive priorities. “So we’d be laying off a lot of people that are going to be very affected. And they’re Democrats, they’re going to be Democrats,” Trump said from […]

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US Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Plan to Lay Off 500 VOA Employees

A US federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s plan to lay off more than 500 employees of Voice of America (VOA), following legal challenges over the move’s legality. The ruling, issued Monday by US District Judge Royce Lamberth, suspended the layoffs that were set to take effect on September 30, 2025. The terminations were spearheaded by Kari Lake, senior advisor to the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), who described the cuts as a “long-overdue effort to dismantle a bloated, unaccountable bureaucracy.” However, Judge Lamberth said the Reduction in Force plan was “arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law,” pointing out that the defendants failed to comply with an earlier injunction issued in April. “The Court no longer harbors any doubt that defendants lack a plan to comply with the preliminary injunction, and instead have been […]

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