Trump's death penalty push faces setbacks as judges block attempts to reverse prior decisions

The Trump administration's renewed pursuit of the death penalty faces significant judicial pushback, with judges blocking attempts to reverse prior decisions against capital punishment in numerous cases. Attorney General Bondi's efforts to reinstate the death penalty, fulfilling a Trump campaign promise, have been largely thwarted due to constitutional and procedural concerns.

22 Aug 2025 6:57 pm

US applications for jobless benefits rise last week, but layoffs remain historically low

In the United States, unemployment claims saw a slight increase last week. The Labor Department reported 235,000 new applications. However, overall layoffs remain within a healthy range, consistent with the past few years. The four-week average also experienced a rise. The number of Americans receiving benefits reached 1.97 million, the highest since November 2021.

21 Aug 2025 7:03 pm