Australia to press Washington over new US tariffs

 

Australia – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will directly raise new US tariffs with President Donald Trump, describing the measures as unjustified and signaling that Canberra views the issue as a priority in the bilateral relationship. Speaking on ABC’s Insiders program on Sunday, Albanese said he would “absolutely” bring...

United States officials warn of midterm election interference

 

In the United States, journalist George Chidi reports that former President Donald Trump is working to undermine confidence in the 2026 midterm elections. With Trump’s approval rating at about 37 percent and historical trends suggesting the incumbent party often loses ground in midterms, Republicans could face losses at multiple levels...

Washington halts Iran airstrikes amid intensified diplomacy

 

The United States has temporarily paused its airstrikes against targets inside Iran after nearly two weeks of nightly bombing, as diplomatic efforts accelerate to prevent a wider conflict. The confrontation between Washington and Tehran has been underway for almost five months, with President Donald Trump simultaneously threatening further military action...

Washington pauses Iran strikes after 13-day campaign

 

The United States halted air and missile strikes on Iran for the first time in nearly two weeks, ending a 13-day run of daily attacks. According to Axios, President Donald Trump on Friday declined to authorize a new strike package that had been presented by military planners, after previously approving...

Washington: Trump backs subpoenas targeting journalists before dinner

 

In Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the use of legal subpoenas and federal investigative powers against journalists and news organizations, according to statements made hours before a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The remarks came amid an ongoing dispute over leaked national security memorandums and confidential government...

Washington senator backs Indiana player on transgender sports

 

WASHINGTON — Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham received public support on Friday from Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., after the WNBA player reiterated her view that it is “common sense” to keep biological males out of women’s sports. Graham issued a statement thanking Cunningham for speaking openly about the issue and...

United States pursues coercive negotiation strategy abroad

 

United States – The article analyzes how U.S. foreign policy under Donald Trump centered on an assertive, coercive negotiation style often framed as “maximum pressure.” His administration relied on sweeping economic sanctions, conspicuous military signaling and force deployments, tight deadlines, and sharp public rhetoric to push rivals toward negotiations from...

United States states sue Trump administration over disaster grants

 

A coalition of 25 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia has filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island against the Trump administration, naming FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security as defendants. The lawsuit challenges updated policy guidance for the...

New Orleans: Fired CBS reporter criticizes Bari Weiss

 

NEW ORLEANS — Fired former “60 Minutes” correspondent Cecilia Vega has publicly alleged that CBS News executive Bari Weiss pushed for political interference in her reporting and attempted to alter fundamental facts in her stories. Speaking on Thursday at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference in New Orleans, Vega...

Florida donor Ken Griffin gives $10 million to Donalds

 

Miami, Florida — Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has contributed $10 million to U.S. Representative Byron Donalds’ campaign for Florida governor, a sum described as instantly transforming the financial contours of the race. Griffin, the CEO of Citadel and one of the country’s most influential Republican donors, has aligned...