Labour leader Keir Starmer is stepping up his rhetoric against Reform UK, declaring it an "enemy" and a threat to the country. He acknowledges Labour's past missteps on immigration concerns and aims to present a tougher stance. Starmer is also embracing the idea of a digital ID, believing public acceptance...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called an unusually large meeting for hundreds of senior military officers next week at Quantico, Virginia, on short notice and without divulging the purpose. The gathering is intended to showcase Pentagon accomplishments and outline future strategies, including prioritizing homeland defense. Concerns have been raised about...
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused President Trump and Republicans of "marching the country" toward a government shutdown due to their refusal to fund healthcare. With a deadline looming and Republican leaders canceling voting sessions and Trump canceling a meeting, Jeffries urged Trump to show leadership. Republicans claim Democrats' demands...
The U.S. State Department announced it will revoke the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro following his address in New York. The department cited Petro's "reckless and incendiary actions" after he reportedly urged U.S. soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence during a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Petro was in New York...
The acting U.S. attorney for California's Eastern District, Michele Beckwith, claims she was fired after warning Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino against indiscriminate immigration raids. Beckwith cited a court injunction prohibiting arrests without probable cause in the Central Valley. Her dismissal followed her insistence on legal compliance, despite Bovino proceeding...
Moldova faces a critical parliamentary election determining its future trajectory between EU integration and Russian influence. Pro-Western President Maia Sandu's party is challenged by pro-Russian alliances, with reports of extensive Russian meddling. The vote is seen as a litmus test for Sandu's pro-European agenda, with potential for a close race...
The European Commission is seeking a legal workaround to bypass Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's veto on using sanctioned Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Orbán, known for obstructing sanctions, opposes the plan to lend €140 billion to Ukraine. The Commission aims to change the decision-making process from unanimity to a...
President Trump terminated Sacramento's acting US Attorney, Michele Beckwith, hours after she informed Border Patrol agents they couldn't detain people indiscriminately in her district due to a federal court order. This occurred just before a planned immigration raid. Beckwith had emphasized compliance with court orders and the Constitution. Her firing...
The Trump administration, through the Office of Management and Budget, is exercising increased executive authority over spending, potentially canceling foreign aid and withholding domestic funds. Experts suggest a government shutdown under Trump could differ from past ones, with potential for dismantling government functions and significant layoffs beyond furloughs. While essential...
China's second-in-command, Li Qiang, addressed the UN General Assembly, decrying "unilateralism and Cold War mentality" and casting China as a defender of world order. His speech, a notable debut on the global stage, emphasized multilateralism and warned against "might makes right" scenarios. While avoiding direct mention of the United States,...
