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North Carolina's elections board ousted its executive director, Karen Brinson Bell, in a partisan vote, replacing her with Sam Hayes, a Republican lawyer. Republicans gained control of the board after a law change stripp…
President Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, rejecting calls to reduce tariffs on Canadian goods. Trump reiterated his unsubstantiated claim that the US subsidizes Canada by $200 billion annually. Carney…
President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland, even suggesting the use of military force if necessary, despite Greenland's and Denmark's strong rejections. He cited national security and Greenland's reso…
San Antonio voters opted for non-City Council candidates in the mayoral race, choosing Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos for a runoff election. This marks a departure from the city's two-decade trend of electing counci…
President Trump's removal of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz adds to the turmoil within his national security team, which has faced scrutiny over Signal app usage and leadership questions. This shake-up comes amidst…
Tensions between the US and Germany are escalating. US officials, including Senator Marco Rubio, criticized Germany's new coalition government, accusing it of undermining the international order and neglecting Ukraine. T…
Australia's election night is underway, with mixed reactions from various parties. Treasurer Jim Chalmers credits Albanese's campaign, cost of living measures, and the impact of US politics for Labor's improved standing.…
The EPA announced the redistribution of scientists from its independent research office to other divisions. Administrator Lee Zeldin stated this "shift in scientific expertise" prioritizes "mission-essential" tasks. This…
Brazil's Social Security Minister, Carlos Lupi, resigned amid a massive $1.1 billion pension fraud scandal. Police allege unauthorized deductions from millions of pensioners' payments were funneled to associations and un…
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court to grant Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to Social Security Administration data. Lower courts blocked DOGE's access, citing concerns ab…
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and President Trump's border czar, Thomas Homan, clashed over a memo advising state workers on interactions with federal immigration agents. Homan's comments were interpreted as threats of a…
Over 87 AmeriCorps volunteers in Alaska had their service abruptly canceled due to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency dismantling the program and terminating $400 million in grants. This impacts various comm…
The Department of Justice sued Colorado and Denver for allegedly hindering federal immigration enforcement, claiming their 'sanctuary laws' violate the U.S. Constitution. The lawsuit alleges these policies allowed a Vene…
Maine has reached an agreement with the Trump administration, restoring approximately $3 million in federal funding for school children. The funding, initially frozen by the Agriculture Department, supports school food p…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance criticized Germany's designation of the far-right AfD party as extremist, calling it 'tyranny in disguise'. They argue the move suppresses opposition and harm…
The family of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot and killed during the January 6th Capitol riot, has reached a preliminary settlement with the Trump administration in their wrongful death lawsuit. The terms of the settlement, w…
Prince Harry expressed his desire for reconciliation with his family, particularly his father King Charles III, who is battling cancer. Harry cited the ongoing security dispute as the last major rift, criticizing the Kin…
Harvard University students rallied in support of the administration's stance against the Trump administration's demands, which included funding cuts and policy changes impacting academic freedoms. Harvard initially reje…
Australia's upcoming election sees opposition Liberal candidates actively campaigning on Chinese social media platforms like WeChat and RedNote, aiming to regain support from Chinese Australian voters. This follows the L…
The US Army is undergoing a major transformation initiative (ATI) to become a leaner, more lethal force. ATI focuses on delivering critical warfighting capabilities (long-range missiles, modernized UAS, AI integration), …
President Trump brokered a US-Ukraine agreement establishing a reconstruction investment fund. This first-of-its-kind partnership will utilize 50% of royalties from Ukrainian natural resource projects for further investm…
President Trump, during a NewsNation town hall, maintained he made no mistakes during his first 100 days in office, despite widespread criticism including a tanking stock market and shrinking economy. He attributed curre…
After 100 days back in office, Donald Trump's presidency is facing widespread criticism for eroding democratic norms and freedoms. Experts express alarm at the rapid slide toward authoritarianism, citing polls showing re…
Georgia Democrats are choosing a new party chair amidst internal strife. Contenders vow a more aggressive approach against Republicans, addressing concerns from progressive activists who feel the party hasn't sufficientl…
Global May Day protests saw hundreds of thousands demonstrating against President Trump's policies. Anger over tariffs, immigration crackdowns, and attacks on labor protections fueled rallies across continents, from Euro…