International

Judge Rules Trump’s LA Troop Deployment Unlawful

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

A U.S. federal judge in San Francisco ruled that President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles was unlawful. The court said the action violated the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, which restricts federal military involvement in domestic law enforcement without congressional approval. Details of the Deployment The ruling followed […]

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Trump Accuses Xi, Putin, Kim of Conspiring Against US

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping for hosting a military parade attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Posting on his social media platform, Trump sarcastically asked Xi to “give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United […]

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Trump Disappointed in Putin, Unfazed by China Ties

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “very disappointed” in Russian President Vladimir Putin after their recent summit in Alaska failed to produce progress on ending the Ukraine war. Trump noted that despite talks, no agreement was reached to halt the fighting. Plans to Reduce War Casualties Trump stated that his administration would push forward […]

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U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna Criticizes Trump Tariffs on India

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna has voiced strong criticism against President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian goods. Khanna described the move as a serious setback that could undo decades of bipartisan efforts to strengthen the U.S.–India partnership. He emphasized that trade should not be turned into a political weapon, warning that such […]

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Vance Stands Ready Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Health

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Vice President JD Vance has said he is prepared to take charge if a “terrible tragedy” were to impact President Donald Trump. In an interview with USA Today, Vance explained that his seven months in office have given him “on-the-job training” to step in if required. At the same time, he stressed that Trump, who […]

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Trump Cancels India Visit for Quad Summit

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has dropped plans to visit India for the upcoming Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) leaders’ summit in New Delhi this November. Trump had earlier accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation but, according to reports, he “no longer has plans” to attend. Sources Offer No Official Confirmation Neither Washington nor New Delhi has

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Trump and His Minions Rage, Modi Stays Silent – Because Silence Is Golden

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

The week has been filled with the predictable chorus of noise from Washington’s most loyal Trump allies. Peter Navarro dusted off his megaphone to declare that Ukraine’s conflict is somehow “Modi’s war,” as if New Delhi were secretly pulling strings in Eastern Europe. Scott Bessent, never to be left behind, accused India of “profiteering” on […]

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US President Donald Trump Cancels Nearly $5B in Foreign Aid

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

President Donald Trump has moved to cancel about $4.9 billion in foreign aid that Congress had previously approved. He invoked a rarely used budget provision called a “pocket rescission” under the Impoundment Control Act. The move allows the administration to block funds close to the end of the fiscal year, effectively canceling them if Congress […]

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Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for Kamala Harris

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

President Donald Trump has ordered the cancellation of Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, effective September 1, 2025. Harris had continued to receive security under an extension granted by former President Joe Biden, which went beyond the standard six-month protection period. Standard vs. Extended Coverage By law, former vice presidents are

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Court Rules Trump’s Emergency Tariffs Illegal

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

A federal appeals court has ruled that most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs—imposed under emergency powers—were illegal. The court concluded that these measures exceeded the authority granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which does not authorize the president to impose tariffs without explicit congressional approval. The decision