washington — Reports that billionaire Elon Musk has held multiple calls with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, should be investigated by the Pentagon and law enforcement agencies on national security grounds, two senior Democratic senators said in a letter seen by Reuters on Friday. Musk, who has been appointed to a senior government role…
Top Republican members of the House of Representatives say lawmakers have begun discussions about Russia’s war in Ukraine in an effort to carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to quickly end the conflict there. Lawmakers told VOA’s Ukrainian Service that they are optimistic that Trump can achieve his goal. Republican Representative Mike Waltz, who…
As President-elect Donald Trump gets ready to take office, a carefully coordinated process is under way to transfer power from the outgoing administration to the new one. Experts share their perspectives on how the federal government prepares for this pivotal moment in American democracy. VOA’s Salem Solomon has more. Video editor: Salwa JaafariThis post was…
MITCHELL — It’s a rare sight to see Tim Allen in the wood-paneled office space just off of Mitchell’s Main Street. Sitting behind the counter on a Monday in October, he calls a customer. “This is Tim with Tobin’s. Guys should be there probably about 3:00, 3:30 to move the stuff out of the basement.…
As the 2024 election reveals a conservative shift among young voters, Democrats face a pivotal challenge: adapt to Gen Z’s priorities or risk losing the future. From climate change to diversity, this generation demands bold action—and attention (Image Created via AI). By James S. Bridgeforth, Ph.D., Alexander Efird, & O’Brian Martin The 2024 election will…
By Selen Ozturk WASHINGTON, DC – The presidential election has left a country questioning outcomes on political violence, women, immigrants and the environment. Through all these issues, November 5 shattered public assumptions that an increasingly multiracial America necessarily means an increasingly progressive one, said political, immigration and economic experts. Political violence There’s a similar public…
STATE DEPARTMENT — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Taiwan’s envoy to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Lin Hsin-I, on Thursday ahead of the bloc’s Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima, Peru. The discussion centered on economic cooperation, as Blinken highlighted in a social media post. “Met with Lin Hsin-i in Lima. We…
A viral post shared on Facebook claims Kroger, Food Lion, and Publix have announced a 4% price cut following the 2024 presidential election. Screenshot captured via Facebook Verdict: False The claim is false and originally stems from the satirical “America – Love It Or Leave It” Facebook page. Fact Check: Trump met with President Joe…
Photo courtesy of Elise Stefanik, via Facebook New York’s 21st District Congresswoman and House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik has been called to serve in President Trump’s Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Stefanik was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress and became the most senior woman in House Republican leadership. According…
“Have you ever started a new job, looked at your manager, and thought, ‘How the actual hell? How did this clown get this position?’” I’ve asked myself this countless times over the years, baffled by who I’m being told to respect solely because of their title or paycheck. In today’s age of “authenticity” and deepening…