On Thursday morning, three judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will hear arguments on whether President Trump has the authority to deploy troops to U.S. cities, or if his actions are disconnected from the facts. The case centers on Trump's attempt to send National Guard troops to Portland, Ore., which he labeled as a site of violence, despite a ruling from Judge Karin Immergut that blocked the deployment, citing that the president likely overstepped his legal authority.
The government’s appeal references an 1827 Supreme Court case to argue that courts should not question the president’s military decisions. This legal challenge comes amid heightened rhetoric from Trump, who has described American cities as "war...
As negotiations between Harvard University and the Trump administration resume on Thursday, Stephen A. Schwarzman, the university's new negotiator, faces a complex challenge. The billionaire must navigate the administration’s growing demands on higher education, following a surprise announcement that the university was close to an agreement allowing continued federal research funding.
However, the next day, the administration sent letters to nine universities asking them to align with its political agenda to secure federal funds. Harvard officials are considering seeking further guarantees that once an agreement is reached, they won't face additional demands.
Harvard has expressed concerns about the administration’s track record of...
Thirty original paintings by Bob Ross will be auctioned next month by Bonhams, with proceeds benefiting public television stations struggling after funding cuts by the Trump administration. The paintings, donated by Ross’s estate, will help support stations affected by the loss of $1.1 billion in public media funding.
Joan Kowalski, president of Bob Ross Inc., was inspired to donate the artwork after seeing two Ross paintings sold at auction for nearly $200,000. The paintings, including those featured on his show “The Joy of Painting,” will be sold in Los Angeles, New York, and Boston starting in November.
Ross, known for his soothing voice and "wet-on-wet" technique, remains a beloved figure in popular culture. His show aired for...
Immigration officers have conducted a large-scale operation around Chicago for weeks, arresting hundreds of individuals. Protests have erupted, occasionally clashing with federal agents. Recently, President Trump deployed National Guard troops to Illinois and suggested top state Democrats should be jailed.
On Thursday, a federal judge will hear arguments on whether to block the Guard’s deployment, which Illinois officials argue violates state sovereignty. The Trump administration defends the move as necessary for public safety.
Judge April M. Perry, who heard initial arguments on Monday, did not issue a ruling but noted the ongoing mobilization of National Guard troops. The case follows similar actions in California and Oregon, where...
A U.S. Army soldier piloted a drone into enemy territory and discovered roughly 24 enemy vehicles concealed under trees. Col. Joshua Glonek recalled the excitement in his team's small tent as they prepared for the next steps. His 3,500-soldier brigade was in the final hours of an 11-day training exercise against a similar-sized force, an event that closely mirrored real combat scenarios. This exercise, however, was unique as the rapid rise of drone warfare in regions like Ukraine had prompted Army leaders to reassess their strategies and equipment.
Senior officials tasked Col. Glonek’s brigade with adapting quickly to this new threat. In the months before the training, his brigade received 150 drones, along with loitering munitions...
Brigadier General (Retired) Ezekiel Zabanyana has been removed from his position as Director General of ZANU-PF amid internal party conflicts. Reports suggest his dismissal was prompted by his refusal to accredit certain party members for an upcoming conference, exposing deeper power struggles within the ruling party.
Zabanyana’s ousting is part of broader leadership reshuffles within ZANU-PF, including the demotion of Secretary-General Obert Mpofu. His removal also highlights tensions within the party’s administrative ranks.
Zabanyana, a former military officer and senior ZANU-PF member, was appointed Director General in early 2023. His dismissal has sparked speculation, with some suggesting it was retaliation for his anti-corruption...
Civil engineering firm Bitumen World has rejected allegations made by MP Energy Mutodi, who claimed the company was asked to pay bribes to Finance Ministry permanent secretary George Guvamatanga in exchange for payments on government road contracts.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Bitumen World’s CEO Andre Zietsman denied the claims, stating that the company had not been approached by Guvamatanga for any kickbacks. Zietsman reaffirmed Bitumen World's commitment to supporting the government’s infrastructure projects and ensuring quality work to enhance the national road network.
Mutodi’s allegations, which he later withdrew, sparked significant online reactions. The Zanu-PF MP was subsequently removed as chair of Parliament’s...
Zanu-PF Women’s League leader Mabel Chinomona has warned party members against actions that could disrupt the upcoming annual conference, highlighting tensions within the party. Speaking at a women's empowerment program at Chiwetu Training Center in Makoni West, Chinomona urged unity ahead of the 22nd annual national people’s conference, set for October 13-18 at the Mutare Polytechnic Pavilion Grounds.
She cautioned members against damaging the party and stated that she would suspend anyone spreading falsehoods before the event. Chinomona’s remarks reflect ongoing divisions over attempts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028, with some loyalists pushing for a 2030 extension.
At the event, Information Minister...
Political commentator Tafadzwa Bambaninga has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of using extreme tactics to "coup-proof" his presidency amid increasing ZANU-PF tensions over succession. Bambaninga claimed Mnangagwa recently sent a group of soldiers and a traditional healer to the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) studios to perform rituals aimed at calming the spirits of army generals who supported his rise to power following the 2017 military coup.
The group, led by Mnangagwa's nephew Valdano Brown, allegedly misrepresented themselves as part of an advance team for Seychelles Prime Minister Wavel Ramkalawan. Bambaninga criticized Mnangagwa for turning to spiritual practices over rational governance, pointing to his reliance...
