Author: Lester Holt

Emergency ruling stops government action A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an urgent injunction Sunday blocking the Trump administration from deporting a group of Guatemalan minors. The order followed last-minute legal filings from attorneys who said the removals were being carried out illegally. Ten children named, order covers all in custody The lawsuit highlights 10 unaccompanied children, ages 10 to 17, who lawyers said were only hours from being flown to Guatemala late Saturday night. Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan halted their deportation for 14 days and instructed that they remain in the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement…

Washington, August 30, 2025 — Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to step down as U.S. health secretary, citing concerns that his leadership threatens public health nationwide. Sanders Critiques Kennedy’s Leadership In an op-ed for The New York Times, Sanders argued that Kennedy’s policies endanger Americans and insisted he must resign immediately. He criticized the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” slogan, noting that Kennedy’s actions have undermined science and weakened public health initiatives. Sanders highlighted the recent dismissal of CDC director Susan Monarez and the resignation of four senior CDC officials in protest of Kennedy’s…

Tesla Faces Declining Demand Tesla experienced a sharp decline in European sales in July, with registrations falling 40% year on year. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reported that the company registered 8,837 vehicles across the EU, the UK, and the European Free Trade Association, down from 14,769 in July 2024. Even the refreshed Model Y has not been able to halt the slowdown. BYD Accelerates Growth BYD’s sales surged to 13,503 units last month, more than triple the 4,151 recorded a year earlier. Its market share climbed to 1.2%, ahead of Tesla’s 0.8%. The Chinese automaker, known for competitively…

Delivery Rescheduled Sooner Boeing will supply 25 aircraft to the Irish low-cost airline ahead of the original timetable. The 737 MAX jets, first set for delivery next spring, are now expected to arrive in October, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary announced on Wednesday. He praised the planes’ quality as “outstanding” and said he expects U.S. regulators to approve them without delay. Boeing’s Persistent Challenges The company has faced ongoing scrutiny over safety and production problems. The 737 MAX was linked to several serious accidents caused by technical malfunctions, including one incident where a cabin door detached mid-flight. Following these events, U.S.…

Exporters Face Significant Pressure The United States has levied a 50% tariff on Indian imports, affecting industries such as apparel, seafood, and jewelry. The measure is expected to disrupt export businesses and intensify trade tensions between the two nations. Promoting Homegrown Products and Self-Reliance Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens to prioritize Indian-made goods. In his Independence Day speech, he encouraged both businesses and consumers to embrace locally produced items, framing self-sufficiency as a source of national pride and economic stability. Tax Reforms to Encourage Spending To counterbalance the impact, the government is implementing fiscal reforms. Following earlier…

Claims of Unfair Reporting Donald Trump has escalated his confrontation with major media outlets, taking aim at ABC News and NBC News. He accused both broadcasters of producing overwhelmingly negative coverage and declared they should “face serious consequences.” On his platform Truth Social, Trump asserted that nearly all stories about him were critical, despite his widespread popularity. He further argued that Republicans and conservatives are routinely treated with bias. Demands Toward the FCC Pointing to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the body that regulates broadcasting in the U.S., Trump said the two networks function as “a branch of the Democratic…

From behind the scenes to iconic TV roles, Adler’s career spanned more than three decades A Life in Theater Jerry Adler, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday at age 96, began his career behind the curtain rather than in front of it. Born into a theatrical family—his father, Philip Adler, was a Broadway general manager, and his cousin Stella Adler was a renowned acting teacher—he started as an assistant stage manager while attending Syracuse University. Over the years, Adler worked on 53 Broadway productions as a stage manager, producer, and director, including the original My Fair Lady.…

Ottawa will remove certain retaliatory duties while retaining tariffs on cars, steel, and aluminium. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada will scale back part of its trade countermeasures against the United States. Levies on vehicles, steel, and aluminium will remain, but other tariffs on American goods will be lifted starting September 1. Move follows missed trade deal deadline The announcement comes after Carney’s first phone call with President Donald Trump since both countries failed to meet their self-imposed deadline for a new trade agreement. Canada had previously imposed a 25% tariff on approximately C$30bn (£16bn; $21.7bn) of US…

Crackdown Moves Beyond Washington President Donald Trump announced plans to extend his federal crime crackdown to Chicago and New York, describing Chicago as “a mess” and saying New York would follow. The move builds on an aggressive federal campaign targeting Democratic-led cities, many with Black mayors, sparking criticism that the effort is politically and racially motivated. National Guard to Carry Weapons in the Capital Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that National Guard troops patrolling Washington DC will now be armed, reversing earlier assurances that they would remain unarmed. Nearly 2,000 Guard members are currently deployed in the capital, including…

The United States will maintain its 27.5% tariffs on European cars until the European Union enacts laws reducing tariffs on American products. A framework agreement unveiled Thursday outlines the conditions for lowering U.S. tariffs to 15%. Background of the Agreement The trade framework was announced July 27 after a meeting between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Turnberry, Scotland. Under the agreement, the EU has pledged to remove tariffs on U.S. industrial goods and expand market access for American seafood and farm exports. In return, the U.S. will lower tariffs to 15% on most…