Susan Wright

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made significant cuts to funding previously allocated to environmental and activist groups under the Biden administration, a move that has drawn attention and sparked debate. On February 18, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency, in collaboration with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), would freeze $67.4 … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand—A recent visit to Bangkok during the Lunar New Year has sparked a profound reflection on the city’s chaotic charm and the personal reconnections it can inspire. The trip, taken by a traveler from Virginia, provided a vivid glimpse into the bustling life of Thailand’s capital, highlighting both its vibrant culture and the challenges … Read more

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially taken over office space in Washington, D.C., previously occupied by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This move, involving a license agreement for approximately 390,000 usable square feet in the USAID tower, signals a significant shift in the federal government’s focus under the current … Read more

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, delivering a passionate defense of European identity and cultural values. In her speech, Meloni criticized what she described as the erosion of Europe’s identity due to "wokeness, bureaucracy, and mercantilism," asserting that these forces have led to a dilution of the … Read more

Vice President J.D. Vance emerged as a dominant figure in the early 2028 Republican primary landscape, securing a commanding 61 percent of the vote in a straw poll conducted during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) over the weekend. Vance’s victory was particularly notable as he outpaced his nearest rival by nearly 50 percentage points, … Read more

At the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, President Donald Trump vowed to take aggressive action against cartel members operating within the United States, labeling them as “savage monsters.” Trump emphasized his administration’s commitment to pursuing and expelling members of notorious gangs such as MS-13 and Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, stating, “Their members and leaders … Read more

The Justice Department has raised serious allegations against U.S. District Court Judge Ana C. Reyes, claiming she exhibited “hostile and egregious misconduct” during a recent hearing related to a case involving President Donald Trump’s executive order affecting transgender service members in the military. The accusations were formally communicated by DOJ Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle … Read more

In a disturbing turn of events following the recent conflict in Gaza, Israel has accused Hamas of committing heinous acts against civilians, particularly children, during their ongoing hostilities. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) revealed that two young boys, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, along with their mother, Shiri, were murdered during their captivity by Hamas operatives, … Read more

Former President Donald Trump is calling for an international summit aimed at combating illegal immigration, leveraging his administration’s efforts to secure the U.S. border as a foundation for a broader global initiative. The proposed gathering would bring together national leaders, officials, and organizations that share Trump’s stance on immigration, with the goal of coordinating strategies … Read more

A Washington, D.C. court has ordered anti-Israel activists Hazami Barmada and Atefeh Rokhvand to pay Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld $182,000 after they falsely accused him of stalking. The ruling came after the pair attempted to secure a restraining order against the rabbi, who had been praying peacefully at the Israeli embassy, a site they had been … Read more