Author: Serdar Imren

In a significant legislative move, President Donald Trump is poised to sign a resolution that could revoke California’s waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which mandates the cessation of gasoline-powered car sales by 2035. This proposal is fostering a strong backlash from state officials led by Governor Gavin Newsom, who argue that the action constitutes an overreach of congressional authority. State Republican legislators, however, advocate the resolution as a critical step towards reducing regulatory burdens in California. Article Subheadings 1) Background on California’s Environmental Goals 2) The Republican Perspective on Regulation 3) Legal Challenges Set to Emerge 4) Rising…

On May 18, the family of a Venezuelan migrant detainee in El Salvador’s CECOT mega prison announced the death of Marlene Ramirez, a grandmother deeply affected by her inability to communicate with her grandson, Jonathan Mendoza Ramirez. The emotional toll inflicted by family separation, particularly among mothers of detainees, has given rise to a WhatsApp group that provides support and shares information about their loved ones. This growing community emerged after the deportation of several Venezuelan migrants by U.S. authorities, raising questions about the treatment and rights of these individuals in El Salvador. Article Subheadings 1) The Rise of a…

Harvard University is embroiled in a legal dispute with the Trump administration over the termination of its student visa program, which affects over 7,000 international students. The university has filed a lawsuit claiming the policy violates the First Amendment and due process rights. In the midst of this conflict, Harvard is preparing to seek a temporary restraining order to halt enforcement of the new policy while the lawsuit is addressed. Article Subheadings 1) Overview of the Controversy 2) Harvard’s Legal Response 3) Details of the DHS Policy 4) Broader Implications for International Students 5) The Ongoing National Dialogue Overview of…

In a lavish gathering at the Trump National Golf Club in Potomac Falls, Virginia, former President Donald Trump hosted a dinner for top investors in his cryptocurrency project, the $TRUMP meme coin. Approximately 220 individuals, who reportedly invested around $148 million in the coin, attended the event. During his speech, Trump criticized the Biden administration’s stance on cryptocurrency and emphasized his commitment to reviving America’s crypto innovation. Article Subheadings 1) Event Details and Attendance 2) Trump’s Statements on Crypto 3) Protests and Public Reactions 4) Criticism and Controversy 5) The Future of $TRUMP Coin Event Details and Attendance On the…

In 2025, Istanbul has witnessed a series of significant operations targeting the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), raising serious concerns among the public. Over the year, multiple waves of arrests have resulted in the detention of numerous municipal employees, top officials, and private sector representatives, including İBB Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. These operations have drawn intense scrutiny, given the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the serious charges they face, including corruption and organized crime. Article Subheadings 1) Initial Wave of Arrests – March 19, 2025 2) Notable Figures in the Second Wave – April 26, 2025 3) Focus on Media…

Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, has established her position in favor of banning stock trading for current members of Congress. Mace articulated her concerns about the potential conflicts of interest that arise when lawmakers engage in stock trading, noting that financial benefits can influence legislative actions. Despite her support for this ban, she expressed skepticism about the likelihood of achieving such legislative reform, given the entrenched practices within Washington. The discourse around Congress and stock trading gained further traction following recent legislative actions aimed at regulating lawmakers’ financial activities more stringently, underscoring the broader implications this issue…

As Memorial Day approaches, President Donald Trump has touted a significant increase in military recruitment numbers, attributing the rise largely to his administration’s influence. While the President claims that enlistments are at a 30-year high, data reveals that recruitment trends began improving well before his reelection efforts began. Analysts argue that changes in recruitment strategies initiated during former President Joe Biden’s term are driving the upward trend, challenging the narrative presented by the President. Article Subheadings 1) Military Recruitment Trends Under Scrutiny 2) Evaluating Enlistment Figures 3) Separating Fact from Fiction in Recruitment Claims 4) The Role of Recruitment Reforms…

In recent developments concerning former President Joe Biden, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump has not taken steps to declassify any documents related to Biden’s health or any alleged cover-ups regarding his mental acuity. This information follows the release of audio recordings that depict Biden struggling with his speech during an interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur, sparking renewed public scrutiny of his health. Leavitt pointed out that while the president can declassify documents at will, Trump has not asked for relevant records to be examined. Article Subheadings 1) The Release of Audio Recordings and…

A federal judge has issued a significant ruling that prevents the Trump administration from terminating the legal status of international students while an ongoing court case addresses previous terminations. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White emphasized the need to protect affected students, prohibiting the government from enacting any adverse legal actions against them during this period. The ruling comes amid heightened scrutiny regarding student visas and a crackdown on illegal behaviors at colleges across the nation. Article Subheadings 1) Court Ruling on International Students 2) Impact of the Ruling on Students 3) Government’s Justification for Visa Revocations 4) Harvard’s Student Visa…

In recent developments regarding Turkey’s ongoing peace efforts, both the government and opposition have highlighted the necessity of establishing a political and legal framework for addressing historical injustices. A motion proposed by the DEM Party MP, Newroz Uysal Aslan, to create a Truth and Justice Commission aimed at investigating disappearances and unsolved murders was rejected by the ruling AKP and MHP parties, along with the İYİ Party. This decision has drawn condemnation from families of the disappeared and human rights activists, who argue that true peace cannot be achieved without confronting the past and acknowledging the suffering endured by victims’…