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Proposed Republican changes to healthcare could leave over 2 million New Yorkers without health coverage. This includes cuts to Medicaid and the Essential Plan, impacting millions currently insured. The changes involve n…
Warsaw mayoral race results show a tighter-than-expected contest between Rafał Trzaskowski and Patryk Jaki, setting the stage for a decisive second round. Trzaskowski, despite winning the first round, acknowledged the cl…
The Trump administration's frequent defiance of court rulings is escalating tensions between the executive and judicial branches. A proposed budget bill seeks to limit courts' ability to enforce contempt findings against…
Rep. Ro Khanna admitted he was wrong in defending President Biden's fitness for office during the 2024 campaign, stating it wasn't a cover-up but that Biden's advisors owe an explanation. Khanna acknowledged Biden's acco…
Ukrainian President Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV on Sunday following the Pope's inaugural Mass. The meeting occurred after Pope Leo offered to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia at the Vatican. The Pope expres…
The Supreme Court heard arguments on injunctions blocking President Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship. While seemingly about birthright citizenship, the core issue was the power of lower courts to …
House Republicans' attempt to slash Medicaid by over $625 billion stalled after failing to pass a key House committee. GOP leaders aim for a Sunday vote, suggesting rushed negotiations to secure Republican support for th…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore vetoed a bill that would have established a commission to study and recommend reparations for slavery and racial discrimination. Moore, the nation's only Black governor, cited sufficient prior…
Germany plans a significant military buildup, aiming to create Europe's strongest conventional army. Chancellor Merz seeks to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, a historic shift from its post-Cold War policy of rest…
Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, expressed confidence in a successful upcoming phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine conflict. Witkoff believes the call will clarify positions and adva…
Donald Trump's recent Gulf trip has raised concerns over unprecedented deals benefiting US companies and himself. Experts cite a "pay-for-access" approach, contrasting with Biden's stricter policies. Major US firms negot…
Beto O'Rourke criticized Joe Biden's decision to run for reelection, arguing it cost Democrats the presidency and led to Donald Trump's second term. O'Rourke claims Biden's age and perceived mental decline hurt his credi…
Five years post-Brexit, UK and EU leaders are set to meet for a summit in London on Monday, aiming to improve relations. A major defense and security agreement is expected, strengthening European military security amidst…
Proposed federal budget cuts threaten the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), a network crucial for maritime safety and weather forecasting. The system, comprised of regional associations using buoys and other tech…
A diplomatic spat erupted between France and Italy after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was excluded from a meeting of European leaders coordinating with the White House on Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macro…
Saturday Night Live's season finale featured James Austin Johnson's portrayal of Donald Trump, freshly returned from a Middle East trip. The sketch satirized Trump's interactions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salm…
Poland held a presidential election on Sunday amid heightened security concerns linked to the war in Ukraine and potential weakening US support. The leading candidates are liberal Rafał Trzaskowski and conservative Karol…
A UK-EU summit is set to finalize agreements including UK passport holders' access to EU e-gates at airports, easing food export regulations, and establishing a youth mobility scheme. Government Minister Nick Thomas-Symo…
The Heritage Foundation recently sent a delegation to Israel to discuss "Project Esther," a plan to dismantle the pro-Palestinian movement in the U.S. The project, drafted after Hamas's 2023 attack, aims to combat antise…
Poland's presidential election on Sunday will determine whether the ruling coalition's stalled reform agenda can advance. Incumbent President Andrzej Duda's veto power has hampered progress on key issues like rule of law…
President Trump, in a Fox News interview, asserted he's not frustrated with Prime Minister Netanyahu despite recent reports of tension. He described Netanyahu as "an angry man" hurt by the October 7 attacks, which Trump …
President Trump's meeting with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Shara, at the Saudi royal palace marked a shift in US Middle East policy. Trump promised to lift sanctions on Syria, despite al-Shara's past ties to Al Qaeda an…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's attempt to improve relations with the EU is facing strong opposition. Critics, including the Conservative Party, are labeling the upcoming summit a "surrender summit," highlighting the li…
UK newspapers offer varied perspectives on the upcoming UK-EU summit, dubbed a "surrender summit" by some. The deal, expected to be finalized Monday, may cost Britain hundreds of millions and grant EU fishing rights. Con…
Michael Gove, former UK cabinet minister, agrees with Scottish First Minister John Swinney that a second independence referendum could happen if there's overwhelming public support. While Gove doesn't currently believe a…