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The Senate released a revised GOP megabill, incorporating many of President Trump's priorities, ahead of a July 4th deadline. Similar to the House version, it extends 2017 tax cuts, boosts border security and defense spe…
The Supreme Court postponed a decision on a Louisiana redistricting case with implications for the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Experts are concerned this delay may signal further limitations on VRA protections against racia…
Germany, spurred by geopolitical shifts and pressure from allies, plans a significant increase in its military spending. Aiming to become Europe's strongest armed force, the government will allocate 3.5% of its GDP to de…
Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz denounced a Haaretz report alleging Israeli soldiers fired upon unarmed Gazans seeking food near distribution sites, calling it "blood libel." The report quotes…
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $321 billion budget, addressing a $12 billion deficit by cutting progressive programs. This includes scaling back healthcare for low-income immigrants and delaying some social se…
World leaders are adapting strategies to manage President Trump's unpredictable behavior. Tactics include flattery and avoiding contentious topics to maintain working relationships. The NATO summit exemplified this, focu…
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), representing a key battleground district, will not seek reelection in 2024, creating a significant opportunity for Democrats. Bacon, a centrist Republican, has expressed frustration with Washington…
Joe Rogan, in a recent podcast with Bernie Sanders, criticized the MAGA movement's intolerance of dissent, exemplified by Donald Trump's condemnation of Rep. Thomas Massie for questioning a military decision. Rogan argue…
Hundreds protested in Bangkok demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's resignation following a leaked phone call with Cambodia's Hun Sen. The call, where Paetongtarn reportedly told Hun Sen to ignore a Thai army…
Hungary's veto power is hindering Ukraine's EU accession, but the EU acknowledges the need for reform. Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko suggests the EU might counteract Hungary's obstruction with finan…
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that recent peace talks in Istanbul yielded no significant progress, citing contradictory demands from both Russia and Ukraine. Despite written proposals being exchanged, the key…
The Supreme Court ruled in *Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton* that Texas's HB 1181, requiring age verification for websites with significant "sexual material harmful to minors," is constitutional. This decision lowers the…
The Supreme Court upheld a key part of Obamacare, but in doing so, granted HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. significant control over the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (PSTF). The court ruled that the Secretary c…
The US Army is implementing a new policy that could discharge soldiers with pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), a painful skin condition affecting disproportionately Black men. The policy restricts shaving waivers and manda…
Former President Joe Biden paid his respects to Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their dog Gilbert, who were fatally shot earlier this month. Biden visited their lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol…
The Air Force's 2026 budget proposes retiring 340 aircraft, including all 162 A-10 Warthogs, 62 F-16s, and other models. The E-7 Wedgetail program is cancelled due to delays and cost overruns. The budget also includes in…
NASA administrator Janet Petro addressed agency staff in a town hall, outlining workforce restructuring plans. Voluntary separation options, including the Deferred Resignation Program (DRP), Voluntary Early Retirement Au…
Georgia has jailed six prominent opposition figures in a week, sparking international condemnation. This crackdown, described as an unprecedented attack on democracy, follows disputed elections and the government's halti…
Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot on June 14th. Their beloved golden retriever, Gilbert, was also mortally wounded in the attack and later euthanized. Remarkably, Gilbert's …
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, effective September 2, 2025. This decision, following a review of conditions in Haiti, concludes that the situation has improve…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Trump's claim of obliterating Iran's nuclear program, contradicting Senator Chris Murphy and NYT reporting. Meanwhile, CNN revealed secret talks to ease sanctions on Iran…
HuffPost, celebrating 20 years of fearless journalism, is seeking reader support to ensure its continued operation. The publication emphasizes its commitment to fact-based reporting and thanks readers for past contributi…
Amidst Trump's threats to join Israel in attacking Iran, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced resolutions to prevent presidential military action without congressional approval. Republican Thomas Massie and seve…
Republican senators are exploring ways to cut "waste, fraud, and abuse" in Medicare to offset costs of President Trump's domestic agenda. While President Trump supports targeting waste, he opposes benefit cuts. This move…
For the first time since its inception, the US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, will miss a Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels. Hegseth's absence, following his return from Singapore, signals a shift in US…