A Dollar That Changed a Life in Nashville

On a gray Tuesday morning in downtown Nashville, commuters rushed past coffee shops and office buildings, their conversations mixing with the sound of traffic. Among them stood Marcus, 47, a homeless veteran in a frayed Army jacket and worn-out boots. He held a cardboard sign, handwritten in uneven letters: “Hungry. Anything helps. God bless.” He … Read more

Hegseth fires general whose agency’s intel assessment of damage from Iran strikes angered Trump

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed three senior military officials, including the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, in a move that underscores the Trump administration’s continued reshaping of the Pentagon and intelligence community. Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, who had led the Defense Intelligence Agency, was removed from his post after the agency’s … Read more

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs redistricting plan to counter Texas’ new congressional map

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California’s new redistricting plan that could slash five Republican-held House seats to counter Texas’ mid-decade redraw of its congressional map. Lawmakers in the state Assembly and Senate approved the redistricting plan on Thursday afternoon. California Democrats introduced the plan last week that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning … Read more

US Vice-President J.D. Vance visits American troops during Britain trip

FAIRFORD, Britain – US Vice President J.D. Vance on Aug 13 took another detour from his high-profile holiday in Britain to visit American forces stationed in the country and praise their “courage”. Speaking after taking part in calls with European leaders and US President Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine, Mr Vance said the … Read more

Donald Trump’s Niece Raises Concerns For ‘Rapidly Declining’ Health And Claims He’s ‘Losing It’

Fresh concerns have been raised about the health and stability of US President Donald Trump after his niece, Mary Trump, claimed he is “losing it” — suggesting his recent erratic behaviour may point to a significant cognitive decline. Mary Trump, a psychologist and long-time critic of the President, posted a video online in which she … Read more

JD Vance and Pete Hegseth visit National Guard troops amid DC protests over Trump’s crackdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday visited with National Guard troops at the city’s main train station as protesters chanted “free D.C.” — the latest tense interlude from President Donald Trump’s crackdown in the nation’s capital. “We brought some law and order back,” the vice president asserted. … Read more