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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…
Trump's admission of allowing Iran to bomb a US airbase sparks minimal outrage. His administration attacks journalists contradicting his claims of Iran's nuclear site obliteration. Senate Republicans attack the Senate Pa…
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…
The Trump administration is nearing completion of several trade deals with Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, potentially easing tariff tensions before July 9th, when a tariff pause expires. While an India deal is delayed,…
Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou, during a mainland China visit, advocated for peaceful and democratic unification of Taiwan and mainland China. Speaking unscripted, he explicitly rejected the use or threat of for…
President Trump announced a new trade deal with India, following a recent agreement with China. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the deal, though details remain undisclosed. The agreement may relate to rare ea…
Slovakia vetoed the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia due to concerns over the REPowerEU roadmap, which aims to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027. Prime Minister Robert Fico opposes the roadmap, citing pote…
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…
Hundreds protested in Cheyenne, Wyoming, against Utah Senator Mike Lee's proposal to sell off public lands near towns. While initially proposing a sale of over 3 million acres, Lee scaled back the plan after initial push…
Senator Tom Cotton proposes a bill to drastically reduce the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) workforce from roughly 1600 to 650. This follows a 20% reduction already implemented by Director Tulsi G…
The Supreme Court concludes its term with rulings on several significant cases, including a challenge to birthright citizenship. A CDC panel meeting reveals a shift under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership, focusing on p…
The US is reconsidering the privatization of its air traffic control system. Following recent technical issues and a deadly accident, the current administration favors a multi-billion dollar modernization plan instead. W…
Protests erupted in Togo's capital, Lomé, on Thursday, as citizens opposed constitutional changes allowing President Faure Gnassingbé to remain in power indefinitely. Security forces used tear gas to disperse hundreds of…
A Texas lawsuit, believed to be the first involving children, challenges the Trump administration's policy of arresting immigrants at courthouses. A Honduran mother and her two children, who entered the US legally via th…
Spain's Constitutional Court upheld most of the amnesty law for Catalan separatists involved in the 2017 independence bid, pardoning over 300 individuals. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hailed the decision as securing Spai…
Congressional Republicans removed a controversial "revenge tax" provision from President Trump's spending bill following a request from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The provision, Section 899, would have taxed compa…
Following a classified briefing on US strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, senators remain divided on the impact. Republicans largely echoed President Trump's claim of complete obliteration, while Democrats expres…
A California judge ruled that the state can depose Trump administration officials regarding the deployment of thousands of troops to Los Angeles during immigration raids. Governor Newsom sued, arguing the troop deploymen…
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough's recent rulings on a Republican tax and immigration bill sparked outrage, with some calling for her dismissal. MacDonough advised against including certain measures, citing Se…
The Air Force canceled the E-7 Wedgetail program due to escalating costs, rising from $588 million to $724 million, and survivability concerns. The decision, part of the fiscal 2026 budget, favors space-based alternative…
The US Treasury has requested the removal of a provision from President Trump's budget bill that would allow increased taxes on foreign investments. This follows an agreement with G7 nations that the OECD's global minimu…
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…