Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's decision against a Senate run has spurred a scramble within the Republican party to find a strong candidate to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff. Concerns exist that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's potential candidacy could damage the GOP's chances due to her divisive reputation. Multiple Republicans...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's first Oval Office meeting with President Trump was anything but ordinary. Trump reiterated his interest in annexing Canada, while Carney firmly rejected the idea. The encounter highlighted Trump's unconventional approach to diplomacy, transforming Oval Office meetings into unpredictable affairs. While some leaders,...
Former President Joe Biden, in his first post-presidency interview, criticizes Donald Trump's actions, particularly his handling of foreign policy and alliances. Biden expresses grave concerns about the weakening Atlantic Alliance and Trump's approach to Ukraine, calling it appeasement. He emphasizes the importance of US leadership in maintaining global peace...
JD Vance's brother, Cory Bowman, a Republican, secured second place in Cincinnati's mayoral primary, advancing to the November general election against incumbent Democrat Aftab Pureval. Bowman, a pastor and coffee shop co-owner, received about 13% of the vote. While endorsed by Vance, Bowman insists his campaign is independent....
An appeals court hearing questioned the Trump administration's stance on whether the First Amendment protects the speech of two international students facing deportation for alleged campus unrest related to the Gaza conflict. A government lawyer avoided directly addressing the constitutional issue, highlighting the administration's strategy of prioritizing technical legal...
An AI-generated image depicting Donald Trump as the Pope, posted on his Truth Social and White House social media accounts, sparked outrage among Catholic leaders. Many deemed the image disrespectful and a mockery, particularly given the recent death of Pope Francis. Trump, however, dismissed the criticism, calling it...
Salt Lake City swiftly approved three new city flags incorporating designs banned by a new state law (HB77) that restricts flag displays at government buildings. The new flags feature the city's sego lily logo added to the Juneteenth, Progress Pride, and transgender flags, circumventing the state law's limitations. ...
The Supreme Court allowed President Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the military, overruling lower court injunctions. The unsigned order didn't offer reasoning, prompting dissent from liberal justices. The ban affects current service members, forcing their removal and denying gender-affirming care. Lower courts found the ban discriminatory...
Salt Lake City preemptively adopted three new city flags to circumvent a new Utah law banning LGBTQ+ and other flags at public buildings. The flags celebrate Juneteenth, LGBTQ+ rights, and transgender rights. The law, which takes effect Wednesday, imposes a $500 daily fine for violations. Utah Governor Spencer...
The US and Yemen's Houthis agreed to a truce, halting US airstrikes in exchange for the Houthis ceasing attacks on US vessels in the Red Sea. President Trump announced the deal, surprising Pentagon officials. While the US claims success, the impact on international shipping remains uncertain after a...
