United States: President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is immediately terminating Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals in Minnesota, posting on Truth Social that 'Somali gangs are terrorizing' the state and alleging money laundering. The decision affects a TPS designation first granted in 1991 and most recently extended;...
TALLINN, Estonia — Russian authorities implemented cellphone internet shutdowns beginning in May 2025, citing efforts to prevent Ukrainian drones from using mobile networks. The outages persisted through summer and into fall, affecting dozens of regions and causing daily disruptions to mobile links reported in November. Residents reported that contactless payments,...
Washington The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked a lower-court order that found Texas’ 2026 congressional map likely discriminates on the basis of race. Justice Samuel Alito, who handles emergency appeals from Texas, signed an administrative stay that will remain for several days while the court considers whether to...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan announced Friday that he will not run for governor of Ohio in 2026, removing a potential challenger to Democratic former state health director Dr. Amy Acton. Ryan said he reached the decision after careful consideration and discussions with family, friends and advisers....
Trenton, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy set special election dates after Mikie Sherrill resigned her U.S. House seat to assume the governorship on Jan. 20. Murphy issued a writ scheduling a party primary for Feb. 5 and a special general election for April 16, 2026; candidates must file nominating petitions by...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — National attention has focused on the Dec. 2 special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District after a 2020 podcast clip resurfaced in which Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn said she “hates” Nashville, prompting criticism and debate among voters. Both parties have increased spending and deployed high-profile surrogates; MAGA...
Washington — The White House defended a US-backed 28-point peace plan this week, saying it aims to end the Russia–Ukraine war by offering security guarantees, economic reintegration for Russia and territorial and military limits for Ukraine. Trump-endorsed envoys Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff drafted the framework over a month, and...
United States election officials this week said they are preparing for possible interference in next year's midterms by a federal government led by former President Donald Trump. State and local officials from both major parties are strengthening ties with law enforcement, county and state attorneys, and emergency planners to respond...
Sacramento — The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday in federal court challenging California laws that grant undocumented immigrants in-state tuition and other financial aid. The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court in Sacramento, names Gov. Gavin Newsom and state university boards and seeks to bar enforcement for roughly 80,000...
Washington — U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs told a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Thursday that Congress has not authorized military force in Nigeria and called former President Donald Trump's threat to deploy troops reckless and illegal. The hearing reviewed Nigeria's redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern and cited complex...
