‘It won’t affect sharks’: Donald Trump pushes for plastic straws, calls paper ones ‘useless’
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 US President Donald Trump issued an executive order to ban the use of paper straws in federal agencies, reversing a policy aimed at phasing out single-use plastics. Environmental advocates express concern over the impact on pollution and marine life, while the plastics industry supports the decision, calling it a beneficial movement.
President Trump signs an executive order reversing the paper straw ban, citing widespread dissatisfaction with paper straws' inefficiency. The environmental impact of paper vs. plastic remains unclear, leading to government and industry losses. The executive order tasks the Federal Government and...
France Defies Trump’s Warning. As the U.S. wavers on military support for Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron steps up, announcing a €195 million ($211 million) military aid package for Kyiv...
Trump has hinted at possible military action against Iran, warning that "something’s happening soon" if Tehran does not accept a new nuclear deal. Trump’s remarks come amid escalating tensions..
Rubio calls the Ukraine conflict a US-Russia proxy war, stressing Trump’s push for peace negotiations. The US has halted intelligence sharing and military aid to Kyiv, urging Zelensky to engage in..