US Attorney Resigns After Refusing to Drop Charges Against NYC Mayor
Danielle Sassoon, the acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has stepped down after refusing to comply with an order to dismiss criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The Justice Department directed the dismissal, citing concerns over political influence and timing, but Sassoon stood firm, stating her duty was […]
Haiti’s Largest Hospital Set on Fire Amid Gang Violence
Port-au-Prince, February 13, 2025 – The Hôpital de l’Université d’État d’Haïti (HUEH), known as General Hospital, was set on fire Thursday as gang violence continues to grip Haiti. Flames quickly spread through the abandoned facility, highlighting the nation’s worsening healthcare crisis. Videos on social media show thick smoke rising over Port-au-Prince as fire destroys the […]
GOP Budget: A Tax Jackpot for the Wealthy, a Disaster for Working Families
Washington, D.C. – The latest House Republican budget proposal, released on February 12, 2025, has sparked fierce debate over its sweeping tax cuts for the wealthy and deep reductions in Medicaid, food assistance, and education funding. The plan, introduced by House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, has been labeled a “betrayal of working families” by […]
Barack Obama is America’s Most Liked Living President, New Poll Shows
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new 2025 Gallup poll reveals that Barack Obama remains the most liked living U.S. president, with a 59% favorability rating. The survey, conducted last month with 1,001 Americans, ranked the five living current and former presidents based on public opinion. Obama led the poll, followed by George W. Bush at 52%. […]
Major Earthquake Strikes Caribbean, Triggers Tsunami Alerts
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake has struck the Caribbean Sea, prompting tsunami warnings across multiple countries, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 20 miles (32.1 km) north of Honduras and 130 miles (209.2 km) southwest of the Cayman Islands. As a result, tsunami alerts have been issued for Colombia, the […]
Trump Cuts U.S. Aid to South Africa Over Land Reform and Israel Stance
Washington, D.C. – February 8, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump has officially cut foreign aid to South Africa, citing concerns over its controversial land reform policy and opposition to Israel in the ongoing Gaza conflict. The executive order, signed Friday, immediately halts most U.S. financial assistance, which amounted to nearly $440 million in 2023, […]
Massive Corruption Scandal: Former PNCS Chief Arrested for Embezzling Millions
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Phanèse R. Laguerre, former Programme National de Cantine Scolaire (PNCS) coordinator, has been arrested on corruption charges following a high-profile investigation into financial mismanagement and fraudulent public contracts. The arrest follows a probe by the Unité de Lutte Contre la Corruption (ULCC), which uncovered that between 2016 and 2021, PNCS authorized payments […]
A Federal Judge Blocks Musk’s DOGE from Treasury Data Over Security Risks
A federal judge has ordered Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to stop accessing sensitive financial and personal data at the U.S. Treasury Department. The emergency ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on Saturday, cites cybersecurity threats and unauthorized data handling. New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other […]
Haiti Faces New Crisis as First Trump-Era Deportees Arriv
CAP-HAÏTIEN, February 4, 2025 – A chartered flight from the United States arrived Tuesday at Cap-Haïtien Airport, carrying the first group of Haitians deported under Donald Trump’s administration. However, these individuals had been detained and awaiting deportation long before Trump took office. Despite recent high-profile ICE raids across multiple U.S. cities, these deportees are not […]
Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Over National Emergency
President Donald Trump has announced new import tariffs from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing an ongoing national security and public health crisis. The tariffs take effect immediately, with a 25% additional tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. Energy imports from Canada will face a lower 10% tariff. The […]
Medical Transport Plane Crashes in Northeast Philadelphia, Killing Six
A tragic plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia has claimed the lives of six people, including a pediatric patient. The Learjet 55, a medical transport plane operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, crashed near Roosevelt Mall shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday evening. The flight was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in […]
Trump to Revoke Legal Status for Migrants Admitted Under Biden Policy
The Trump administration is moving to revoke the legal status of over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela admitted under President Biden’s CHNV parole program, according to CBS News. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposal would place those without alternative legal protections, such as asylum or Temporary Protected Status (TPS), into deportation […]
Haiti’s Election Gamble: Can a Nation in Crisis Hold a Secure Vote by November?
Haiti’s transitional council president, Leslie Voltaire, announced that the long-overdue general elections are set to take place around November 15, 2025. However, with the country in the grip of widespread gang violence and collapsing security infrastructure, concerns are mounting over whether a free and fair vote can truly be achieved. Haiti has not held elections […]
Deadly Midair Collision Over Washington, D.C.: 67 Killed in Aviation Disaster
Arlington, Va. – A tragic midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has claimed the lives of all 67 people aboard both aircraft. The crash, which occurred late Wednesday, is the deadliest U.S. air disaster in nearly 25 years. Officials confirmed that […]
Former Texas Deputy Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
McAllen, Texas – January 29, 2025 – A former Texas deputy sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for drug trafficking conspiracy, officials announced. Baldemar Cardenas, 39, of McAllen, Texas, was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine. A multi-agency investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Rio […]
DHS Rescinds TPS Extension for Venezuelans but Retains Protections
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially rescinded former Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ January 10, 2025, decision that extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans. This reversal removes key provisions that would have prolonged protections and streamlined processes for TPS holders. Mayorkas’ directive aimed to extend the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela by 18 months, […]
Florida’s Immigration Bill: A Clash of Power Between the Legislature and DeSantis
The Florida Legislature has passed a contentious immigration bill, defying Governor Ron DeSantis’ objections and signaling a shift in the state’s approach to immigration enforcement. The legislation, known as the TRUMP Act, was approved late Tuesday, with the Senate voting 21-16 and the House 82-30 in favor. The bill, which focuses on bolstering state-level immigration […]
West Palm Beach Man Arrested for Violent Social Media Threats Against Donald Trump
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A West Palm Beach man was arrested for making violent threats on social media against President Donald Trump, highlighting the serious consequences of such actions. The investigation began on January 19 when a tip to the FBI revealed disturbing posts by Shannon Atkins, 46. One of the posts read: “I’ve been […]
Could Donald Trump Really Serve a Third Term? GOP’s Bold Push to Rewrite History
Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee has introduced a resolution to amend the U.S. Constitution, allowing Donald Trump to seek a third presidential term. The proposal has sparked debate about term limits and Trump’s political future, though it is unlikely to succeed. The resolution seeks to change the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms. […]
The First 100 Hours: Is Trump About Action or Empty Promises?
Washington, D.C. (The Clarity Times) – President Donald Trump has launched his second term with unprecedented momentum. Within the first 100 hours of his administration, he has signed a historic number of executive orders, signaling a rapid pace of action across a broad spectrum of issues. But what do these early measures reveal about the […]