House Republicans will vote Friday on a short-term government funding bill to avert a shutdown. The 52-day continuing resolution faces opposition from Democrats who demand restoring Medicaid cuts and extending Obamacare subsidies. House Speaker Mike Johnson is cautiously optimistic about securing enough Republican votes, despite some hardline members'...
President Trump's helicopter, Marine One, experienced a minor hydraulic issue during his UK state visit and made an unscheduled landing at Luton Airport. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the landing was a precautionary measure. Trump and the First Lady safely transferred to a backup helicopter and...
The murder trial of former Miami Hurricanes football player Rashaun Jones, accused in the 2006 killing of teammate Bryan Pata, is facing a major setback. Prosecutors repeatedly claimed key witness Paul Conner was dead, but ESPN found him alive in Louisville. Prosecutors relied on inaccurate information from a...
President Trump urged House Republicans to unify and pass a temporary government funding bill to avoid a shutdown. Meanwhile, his administration withdrew the nomination of an Arizona water expert, citing an unspecified background check issue. Senate Republicans passed new rules to expedite confirmations, while a D.C. council...
The Senate confirmed 48 of President Trump's nominees in a single vote after Republicans utilized the "nuclear option" to change Senate rules. This party-line vote bypassed the 60-vote threshold, allowing confirmation of numerous sub-Cabinet positions and ambassadors, including Kimberly Guilfoyle and Callista Gingrich. Democrats opposed the rule change, arguing...
Three individuals, two men and a woman aged 35-46, were arrested in Essex, UK, on suspicion of spying for Russia, violating the National Security Act. Released on bail, the arrests follow a rise in foreign intelligence agency recruitment, as highlighted by the recent sentencing of two British men recruited...
The UK will recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday, before a formal UN declaration on Monday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision balances pressure from his party, who favor stronger Palestinian support, and his alliance with President Trump, who opposes the move. Starmer will not attend the UN General...
A House Oversight Committee hearing on D.C. crime saw Republicans praising President Trump's law enforcement surge, citing decreased crime rates. Democrats countered, arguing the surge undermined public trust and D.C.'s autonomy, highlighting the deployment of National Guard troops for non-law enforcement tasks. D.C. officials emphasized a pre-existing crime...
President Trump's attacks on media outlets and figures critical of him mirror tactics used by authoritarian leaders like Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Trump's actions include lawsuits, license threats, and pressure on social media. Similar crackdowns on independent media are observed in Hungary, Serbia, Russia, India, and Latin...
Princess Catherine and First Lady Melania Trump participated in a casual crafting session with young Squirrel Scouts at Windsor Castle. The event, following a formal state banquet, showcased a more relatable side of the two women. They engaged with the children, creating bug hotels and participating in games....
