Republicans cancel vote on Iran war resolution that was close to approval
Republicans Struggle Over War Powers Vote on Iran On Thursday, Republicans faced challenges in gathering enough support to reject a bill aimed at mandating President Donald Trump to withdraw from military action in Iran, prompting a delay in the vote until June. The House was set to consider a war powers resolution put forth by […]
LA Angels came close to trading Shohei Ohtani to Tampa Bay in 2023
Ohtani’s Near-Trade Highlights 2023 MLB Deadline Drama As the 2023 MLB trade deadline approached, the most pressing question circled around Shohei Ohtani’s future. Ken Rosenthal from The Athletic revealed that the Angels were in serious talks with the Tampa Bay Rays about moving Ohtani to Florida. In return, the Angels were considering acquiring Junior Caminero, […]
Republican bill aims to close OPT tax loophole following discovery of 10,000 fake workers by ICE
Concerns About “Phantom Employees” in Federal Programs The identification of 10,000 so-called “phantom employees” misusing federal work programs has led Republicans to examine the incentives associated with hiring foreign workers, which they argue costs American jobs. Currently, many foreign students and their employers enrolled in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program are not required to […]
Texas Muslim university directed to close for reportedly providing degree programs without authorization
Texas authorities have mandated the shutdown of an Islamic university in the Dallas area, citing that it has been offering degree programs without the necessary state approval. A letter dated May 6 from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board directed TexAM University in Dallas to “immediately stop advertising, offering, and enrolling students in its degree […]
Texas directs Muslim university to close because of unauthorized degree programs
Texas Shuts Down Islamic University Over Unapproved Degree Programs State officials in Texas have ordered the closure of an Islamic university located in the Dallas area, citing accusations of operating degree programs without the necessary state approval. According to a letter dated May 6, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board informed TexAM University in Dallas […]
Evening Counseling: Jon Stewart Urges Colbert Audience to ‘Close Your Eyes and Imagine’ Voters Rejecting ‘Despicable’ Trump Administration — ‘We Are Exhausted’
Colbert and Stewart Reunite Amid Trump Criticism On Tuesday’s episode of the late show, Stephen Colbert welcomed his former sidekick Jon Stewart back, sparking an emotional reunion between the two. They exchanged heartfelt compliments while also launching into sharp critiques of the Trump administration, which they deemed “rotten.” Colbert began the segment by reflecting on […]
Canadian Dollar remains weak close to a five-week low against USD as attention turns to FOMC Minutes
The USD/CAD pair saw some bullish activity during the Asian session on Wednesday, staying above the 1.3775 mark—the highest level since mid-April reached yesterday. Current spot prices are lingering just above mid-$1.3700, supported largely by the robust US dollar. The USD index (DXY), which reflects the dollar’s strength against a range of currencies, reached its […]
Trump Discloses He Was Close to Striking Iran — Warns of Major Action if Talks Break Down
Trump Warns of Potential Military Action Against Iran President Trump indicated on Tuesday that Iran may soon face “another major blow” and suggested that there was only “an hour” left to authorize a military strike before Gulf allies advocated for further negotiation time. Speaking to reporters at the White House, he noted that the administration […]
Three people sought in Kentucky shooting where father was shot 15 times at close range
A man and a woman are currently being sought after a shooting in Kentucky where a father was shot 15 times at close range. Authorities are looking for Courtney Alford, 30, Terry Moses, 26, and Tiance Combs, 30, related to an incident on May 9 outside a Circle K gas station in Newport. Combs faces […]
Canadian Dollar stays close to a one-month low against USD; strong Oil curbs losses.
The USD/CAD pair is experiencing a slight upward trend above the mid-$1.3700 range during the Asian trading session on Monday. However, it’s still below the peak it reached last Friday. The US dollar’s steady demand is helping drive prices up, while increasing oil prices support the Canadian dollar, which puts a cap on further gains. […]