Sir Keir Starmer, despite achieving an epic majority for Labour, is facing internal doubts about his leadership. Sources cite concerns over his judgment on people and policy, communication skills, and decision-making pace. While praised for foreign policy, the party grapples with a perceived lack of vision and public unpopularity....
The United States has rejected calls for global AI oversight at the UN General Assembly, prioritizing national sovereignty over centralized governance. While other nations and leaders pushed for collaborative frameworks and a dedicated UN body for AI governance, the U.S. delegation argued for independent national control and innovation. President Trump...
Kamala Harris's new book, "107 Days," reportedly criticizes Joe Biden's re-election bid and her own position on the national ticket. The article suggests Biden was hampered by age and overconfidence, while Harris lacked broad appeal and decisiveness. Harris is depicted as lamenting missteps in her vice-presidential campaign, including the selection...
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...
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 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...
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...
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,...
A House committee chairman has requested an urgent briefing from the White House regarding the proposed TikTok divestiture deal. While supporting the transition to U.S. ownership, he stressed the law's requirement for no cooperation with ByteDance on the recommendation algorithm. Concerns remain about ongoing Chinese influence despite assurances of data...
