A new AP-NORC poll reveals a sharp decline in Republican optimism about the country's direction, particularly among women and those under 45. The shift, from 70% in June to roughly 50% now, follows recent political assassinations and increased concerns about political violence and social discord. While economic anxieties...
US President Trump announced a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the upcoming APEC summit in South Korea. This in-person meeting, the first since Trump's return to office, follows a phone call between the two leaders. Trump cited progress on a TikTok deal as a positive development...
Top Trump donor Liz Uihlein, co-founder of Uline, privately mocked Trump's claim of an upper hand in trade negotiations with China. An email containing a cartoon depicting Trump losing a card game to Xi Jinping was sent to Uline staff. This contradicts Trump's public pronouncements. Uihlein's skepticism, along with...
Federal agencies are monitoring unspecified threats against attendees of Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday. President Trump and Vice President Vance are among those expected to attend, leading to a heightened security alert. The event is designated a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1,...
Senate Republicans have repeatedly weakened Senate rules to advance their agenda during the second Trump administration. They bypassed the parliamentarian's advice on an electric vehicle standard, manipulated the budget process to pass tax cuts, and changed Senate rules to expedite Trump nominee confirmations. While Republicans claim these actions...
The European Union announced its 19th sanctions package against Russia, targeting Chinese entities involved in oil refining and trading. The package includes a $47.60 oil price cap, asset freezes on companies, sanctions on the shadow fleet transporting Russian oil, and a potential acceleration of the Russian LNG ban. ...
Kamala Harris' new book, "107 Days," details her 2024 presidential campaign loss to Donald Trump. The book reveals raw emotions, including Harris' disbelief and grief following the defeat. She details frustrations with President Biden's declining health and campaign, candidly admitting mistakes like a damaging "View" appearance. ...
The European Union is considering accelerating its phaseout of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, potentially as early as this year. This move comes after pressure from US President Trump to curb Russia's energy trade. The EU's executive arm, the European Commission, is drafting a provision to include in...
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa compared the erosion of US institutions and free speech under the Trump administration to the situation in the Philippines under Duterte. Speaking on The Daily Show, she highlighted Jimmy Kimmel's suspension as a concerning example. Ressa linked Kimmel's suspension to pressure from the Trump administration...
The UK government rejects US President Trump's suggestion of military intervention to stop Channel crossings. Trade Secretary Peter Kyle stated the UK Border Force is responsible, with the Navy providing support when needed, but prioritizing national defense. While a second migrant was returned under a new deal with...
