Trump Floats Idea of Canada as 51st State; Carney Rejects Offer

` tags. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during a meeting with President Donald Trump, delivered the message he intended for Canadians to hear: that Canada is “not for sale.” However, during the 33-minute exchange with reporters in the Oval Office, Trump repeatedly suggested Canada should become the 51st US state. Despite Trump’s repeated description of […]

Trump-Era Policies Threaten Children’s Health

The announcement in March 2025 regarding international public health programs marks a setback for global childhood vaccinations. This action, coupled with previous cuts to U.S. AID programs providing essential nutrition, raises concerns about the U.S.’s commitment to children’s well-being, both domestically and internationally. The administration’s stance also affects the support for disease prevention within the […]

Fewer Avenues for Legal Immigration Exist

` tags. Immigration debates often circle back to the idea of “doing things the right way.” As a lawyer who has sued every President since George W. Bush for perceived failures, I successfully challenged President Donald Trump’s attempts to end DACA. However, the current situation is unprecedented. Trump claims his immigration policies target undocumented migrants—those […]

Understanding Alberta’s Potential Secession From Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney assumed office just over a week ago amidst the controversy surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about the country. However, Canada’s stability is now being challenged from within. Alberta’s Premier, Danielle Smith, announced on Monday that she would conduct a referendum on the province’s secession next year if a petition […]

Analysis: Trump White House Frequently Mentioned ‘Biden’

` tags. Even after being out of office for over three months, Donald Trump continues to frequently mention his predecessor, Joe Biden. He often references Biden when discussing various topics, including blaming him or making negative comments. Recently, Trump has invoked Biden’s name when questioned about the stock market, the conflict in Gaza, efforts to […]

Josephine Baker’s Influence Shines at the Met Gala

The 2025 Met Gala, celebrating the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibit on Black Dandyism—which focuses on menswear—saw several attendees paying tribute to Josephine Baker. Baker was a Black fashion icon, dancer, civil rights activist, and the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture. Like the theme of the exhibit, Baker was […]

Shah Rukh Khan Discusses Met Gala Debut and Future of Cinema

The intense feeling he stirs up transcends geographical boundaries and time. His captivating gaze, signature hair flip, and iconic dance moves have charmed audiences for over three decades. From defining Bollywood romantic comedies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in the 1990s, which propelled him to global stardom, to starring in blockbuster action thrillers in the […]

Rihanna Announces Pregnancy at 2025 Met Gala

tags. Rihanna made a stunning announcement before arriving on the red carpet at Monday night’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit: she is expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky. The singer and beauty entrepreneur showcased her pregnant figure in a custom two-piece Miu Miu ensemble hours before the evening’s main event. Rocky, a […]

Poll: Voters Blame Trump for Current Economic Conditions

This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to receive similar articles in your inbox. Donald Trump, a performer at heart, has navigated a life filled with contradictions, from bankruptcies to the presidency. However, this carefree approach, while beneficial in the short term, overlooks the future. Immediate gains and long-term […]

Trump’s Alcatraz Reopening Plan: Key Details

` tags. Since it was shuttered in 1963, Alcatraz Prison has become legendary. The seemingly inescapable federal penitentiary, situated on a California island surrounded by frigid and powerful currents, became famous for housing some of history’s most notorious inmates, including Al “Scarface” Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly. Now, decades after the National Park Service […]

Trump Discusses Annexing Canada, Recession Fears, and Constitutional Obligations

President Donald Trump’s initial 100 days of his second term have been marked by discussions surrounding Executive Orders, tariffs, international relations in the context of the trade war initiated by these tariffs, and remarks concerning the potential annexation of Canada, among other subjects. These issues were previously addressed, and unsurprisingly, they resurfaced during Trump’s interview […]