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Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly threatened Acting Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Admiral Christopher Grady with a polygraph test during an investigation into a leak about a briefing for Elon Musk on China. This …
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Former Nevada lawmaker Michele Fiore, convicted of wire fraud for misusing memorial funds for personal expenses like cosmetic surgery, received a full pardon from President Trump. Fiore, who faced decades in prison, anno…
Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo, a potential gubernatorial candidate, left the Democratic Party, citing its internal strife and decline. He declared the party 'dead' and likened its state to the fall of Rome. Pizzo's d…
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Ukraine is complying with international partners' proposals while upholding its constitution. He confirmed the removal of unconstitutional clauses from a mineral agreement. Zelens…
A federal judge in Washington D.C. blocked parts of President Trump's executive order on election integrity. The order prevented requirements for documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. Judge Kollar-Kote…
The Supreme Court mandated reasonable notice and legal challenge opportunities for Venezuelan migrants facing deportation to El Salvador. A recently unsealed document reveals the Trump administration's response: detainee…
EU President von der Leyen is pushing for several major trade agreements, including a long-awaited deal with the Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay). However, the Mercosur deal faces significant oppo…
The Trump administration is reportedly seeking a less confrontational approach to its global trade war, aiming for public announcements of trade pacts rather than formal agreements. India is expected to be the first to r…
Following deadly tornadoes in Arkansas, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders requested federal disaster relief funds, which were denied by the Trump administration. Despite over 40 deaths and widespread destruction, the denia…
President Trump's restructuring of the DOJ Civil Rights Division under Harmeet Dhillon has sparked controversy, with current and former employees alleging a shift away from traditional civil rights enforcement. Simultane…
The White House is exploring a $5,000 "baby bonus" per birth to counter declining US birth rates. President Trump voiced support, calling it a "good idea." House Speaker Mike Johnson called it "creative," while Vice Pres…
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's attempt to shut down the Voice of America (VOA), ruling that the administration's actions violated the law and Constitution. Over 1,300 VOA employees were placed on leave fol…
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., defended Elon Musk and the Trump administration's policies at a contentious town hall. He faced criticism over cost-cutting measures, the elimination of diversity initiatives, and his pro-Isra…
Harvard University is locked in a dispute with the Trump administration over federal funding. The administration sent a letter demanding curriculum and admissions reforms, and the discontinuation of DEI practices. Harvar…
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held a productive phone call discussing ongoing trade talks. The conversation also covered the situations in Ukraine, Iran, and Yemen. Trump's recent impos…
President Trump's initial campaign promise to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours has significantly evolved. His administration, while engaging in negotiations, has shown increasing reservation about a swift p…
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro gave an exclusive interview to George Stephanopoulos of ABC News, touring the fire-damaged Governor's Residence in Harrisburg. The interview followed an arson attack on Sunday, where Mo…
Senator Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, who was erroneously deported from the US in March. The meeting, reportedly facilitated by President Bukele, followed court orders for Abrego Garcia's…
A US federal judge has ordered Trump administration officials to comply with a court order within a week or face contempt charges. The order concerns the deportation of over 200 people to El Salvador, which the judge had…
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will issue updated guidance by summer following the UK Supreme Court's ruling defining women by biological sex. Chair Lady Kishwer Falkner stated this new statutory code wi…
Peru's former First Lady Nadine Heredia and her son sought asylum in Brazil after a Peruvian court sentenced her and her husband, former President Ollanta Humala, to 15 years in prison for money laundering. Humala was im…
Hungary's recent ban on LGBTQ+ public events, enforced through facial recognition, has sparked minimal reaction from Hollywood despite criticism in 2021. While some productions like "Dune 3" and "3 Body Problem" remain o…
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are drawing massive crowds on their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour across Western states. Over 200,000 people have attended rallies in Los Angeles, Denver, and Sacramento, energized…
The State Department has closed its Global Engagement Center, which combated foreign disinformation, citing concerns about restrictions on free speech. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the center's actions to silenc…