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UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iran says bases are ‘legitimate targets’
Published 7 hours ago The British government has said it "stands ready 24/7 to defend itself" after Iran said UK bases used by the US were considered "legitimate targets". The UK has allowed the US to launch "defensive" operations from British bases hosting American personnel and aircraft, while refusing to cooperate in offensive operations against…
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Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A nun who was taken into immigration custody last month in Texas said Thursday that she went into a cold sweat as two armed men approached her while she walked to Sunday Mass in her habit, thinking about the day’s Bible readings and carrying little more than her rosary and cellphone.…
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Democratic National Committee set to take key vote towards determining its 2028 presidential calendar
Nevada and South Carolina are among states making cases to be first in line. The Democratic Party is set to take a key step this week towards determining its calendar for the first set of presidential nominating primaries and caucuses in the 2028 presidential election. It’s a decision that will determine which voters get the…
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House rebukes Trump in vote to restrict his Iran war powers
The US House voted to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran absent congressional approval, the latest repudiation by lawmakers of the president’s handling of the conflict. Four Republicans voted with Democrats in support of the measure, which was brought Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal. The vote was 214 to 208. Republican Reps. Thomas Massie, Brian…
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The end of the American penny?
President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Treasury to stop minting the penny, whose cost to make exceeds its 1-cent value. But despite ongoing efforts to abolish it since the 1990s, the penny has had remarkable staying power. VOA explains.
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Who pays the price? The ripple effect of Trump’s tariffs
With tariffs taking center stage in the Trump administration, experts warn that industries dependent on cross-border trade will feel the biggest impact. Stephanie Martinez explains.
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Under what circumstances can a US green card be revoked?
Washington — The recent arrest of Palestinian activist and U.S. legal permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil, who played a prominent role in last year's Columbia University protests over the war in Gaza, has prompted questions about the limits of a green card. A green card holder since 2024, Khalil was granted lawful permanent residency status in…