Following Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension after his jokes about Charlie Kirk's death prompted threats from the FCC, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) CEO Curtis LeGeyt expressed concern about government pressure on media. LeGeyt, in a blog post, stated this is an unprecedented time, highlighting the importance of broadcasters'...
French President Macron criticized U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner for publicly accusing France of insufficient action against antisemitism, calling it an unacceptable breach of diplomatic protocol. Kushner's letter to Macron in the Wall Street Journal criticized France's foreign policy stances and urged stronger action against antisemitism. Macron defended his policies,...
Tens of thousands protested in Manila against a multi-billion dollar corruption scandal involving flood control projects. Clashes erupted between protesters and police, resulting in arrests and injuries on both sides. The protests, fueled by public anger over alleged ghost projects and the lavish lifestyles of contractors, were partly...
The UN General Assembly will hold a special summit on the Gaza war, furthering a French-Saudi initiative to revive the two-state solution. Several countries, including France and the UK, will join over 145 UN members recognizing a Palestinian state. This follows a UN report alleging Israeli genocide in Gaza,...
Thousands protested in Manila against a massive corruption scandal involving lawmakers, officials, and businesspeople who allegedly received kickbacks from flood-control projects. The scandal, involving over $9.5 billion in projects, sparked outrage after a wealthy couple revealed luxury cars purchased with alleged kickback money. The US and Australian embassies...
A right-wing anti-immigration protest in The Hague, Netherlands, turned violent on Saturday, a month before the general election. Protesters, many from far-right groups, threw rocks and bottles at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. Damage was inflicted on a centrist party's office. The protest's...
President Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to expedite investigations into several political opponents, citing a perceived lack of action. He criticized the lack of charges against individuals like James Comey and Adam Schiff, expressing concern about reputational damage. Trump later affirmed his support for Bondi but announced...
Former Trump defense attorney Lindsey Halligan will lead the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Trump announced the appointment on social media, praising Halligan's loyalty and describing her as a "tough prosecutor." This follows the resignation of the previous U.S. Attorney, Erik Siebert, amid pressure...
The Trump administration has ended the federal government's annual report on hunger in America, citing concerns about politicization and inaccuracies. This decision follows recent cuts to food aid programs, estimated to impact 3 million people. The USDA claims the report's data is subjective and doesn't reflect the administration's claims...
Rep. Ilhan Omar defended her criticism of the late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, calling him "reprehensible" and "hateful." Omar cited Kirk's racist, misogynistic, and xenophobic comments as justification. A censure resolution against Omar, pushed by Rep. Nancy Mace, failed after a 214-213 vote. Omar expressed sympathy for...
