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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a moderate Republican, discusses her new book and her concerns about the state of American democracy. She criticizes the Republicans' "One Big Beautiful Bill," highlighting concerns about Medicaid cu…
Russian President Vladimir Putin will address international journalists at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. He's expected to discuss Russia's stance on the Israel-Iran conflict, his mediation offer, and t…
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…
Lt. Col. Charles Levine, a 30-year Army veteran, was denied promised moving benefits after retiring. He claims he was involuntarily separated from active duty after being encouraged to transition to the Reserves, losing …
Scotland's budget will increase by £2.9 billion annually due to the UK government's spending review, reaching £52 billion by 2029. While the Treasury highlights this as the largest real-terms settlement since devolution,…
Anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles led to highway blockades and a city-wide curfew imposed by Mayor Karen Bass. Governor Gavin Newsom strongly criticized President Trump's deployment of federal troops, deeming it an assaul…
Stephen Bannon, a former Trump aide, urged President Trump to investigate Elon Musk's immigration status, alleging he's an illegal alien and should be deported. This follows a public spat between Musk and Trump on social…
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…
Former federal prosecutor Greg Rosen criticized President Trump's pardons of January 6th rioters, calling them a message that political violence is acceptable. Rosen, who oversaw the Capitol riot investigation, defended …
The U.S. Department of Education is accusing New York state officials of discriminating against Native Americans by prohibiting school mascots based on Native American culture. This action expands on the Trump administra…
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), backed by Elon Musk, can access sensitive Treasury Department systems controlling trillions in payments. This follows …
The EPA is drafting a proposed regulation to eliminate federal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-powered plants. This would reverse Biden administration policies aimed at reducing pollution and could i…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's Oval Office meeting with President Trump sparked controversy. Trump presented a video montage alleging "white genocide" in South Africa, prompting concerns of a repeat of the Tru…
Following Prime Minister Netanyahu's confirmation of 20 hostages alive in Gaza, the Hostages Families Forum criticized the government's handling of the situation, calling it a missed opportunity for national revival. The…
Japanese Farm Minister Taku Eto resigned after sparking outrage with comments about never needing to buy rice due to gifts from supporters. His remarks came amidst Japan's first cost-of-living crisis in decades, causing …
Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced tough questioning from Senate Democrats during a hearing on the State Department's budget. Democrats criticized his handling of El Salvador's President Bukele, specifically the deport…
Portugal's recent election resulted in another minority government for the center-right Democratic Alliance, failing to resolve the country's prolonged political instability. The far-right Chega party significantly incre…
House Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to unite Republicans behind a sweeping tax and budget bill championed by President Trump. Internal disagreements over Medicaid cuts and clean energy tax credits threaten the bill's pa…
A new UK-EU deal covers trade, defense, fishing, and energy, but key questions remain. The financial cost to the UK for benefits like reduced food export checks is unclear, as are the details of a youth visa scheme. Whil…
The US government will pay $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, a woman shot and killed by a Capitol Police officer during the January 6, 2021, riot. Babbitt was attempting to breach the Capitol building. While the…
Romania's new president, Nicușor Dan, a mathematician and former Bucharest mayor known for his anti-corruption efforts, won a convincing victory in the presidential rerun. His campaign focused on fundamental change and t…
President Trump is demanding an investigation into celebrities like Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Bono, alleging that Vice President Kamala Harris violated campaign finance laws by paying them for endors…
The Justice Department is investigating Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration for potential discriminatory hiring practices. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon launched the probe following Johnson's comm…
Poland's presidential election runoff is shaping up to be a tight race between Rafał Trzaskowski and Andrzej Duda. Trzaskowski, despite pre-election polls favoring him, faces a challenging task in mobilizing his base and…