President Trump is reportedly firing U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert for the Eastern District of Virginia after Siebert's office found no evidence of mortgage fraud against New York Attorney General Letitia James, a political rival of Trump. Trump officials pressured Siebert to bring charges against James despite the lack of...
The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release. The resolution, supported by 14 other members, cited the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and called for Israel to lift aid restrictions. The U.S. argued the resolution insufficiently condemned Hamas and...
France's political instability is causing concern, with five prime ministers in under two years and ongoing struggles to pass a budget. A recent general strike highlighted public discontent. Italy's media gleefully reports France's woes, noting spiraling debt and a potential IMF bailout. Fitch downgraded French debt, raising...
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration's deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan minors. The judge, a Trump appointee, ruled the government's claim of reuniting children with parents lacked evidence, citing the Guatemalan Attorney General's inability to locate most parents. The administration's swift removal attempts, including...
Stephen Colbert vehemently defended Jimmy Kimmel after ABC indefinitely suspended his show following criticism of Kimmel's comments linking the alleged killer of a conservative activist to Trump's MAGA movement. Colbert called Trump an autocrat and condemned the suspension as censorship. David Letterman also criticized the move, comparing it...
Donald Trump's UK state visit, while featuring talks with Prime Minister Starmer at Chequers, was highlighted by his Windsor Castle visit. Trump, a Royal admirer, greatly enjoyed the banquet at Windsor Castle, according to his chief of staff. The Chequers meeting, though amicable and showcasing a warm relationship...
House Republicans will vote Friday on a short-term government funding bill to avert a shutdown. The 52-day continuing resolution faces opposition from Democrats who demand restoring Medicaid cuts and extending Obamacare subsidies. House Speaker Mike Johnson is cautiously optimistic about securing enough Republican votes, despite some hardline members'...
President Trump's helicopter, Marine One, experienced a minor hydraulic issue during his UK state visit and made an unscheduled landing at Luton Airport. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the landing was a precautionary measure. Trump and the First Lady safely transferred to a backup helicopter and...
President Trump urged House Republicans to unify and pass a temporary government funding bill to avoid a shutdown. Meanwhile, his administration withdrew the nomination of an Arizona water expert, citing an unspecified background check issue. Senate Republicans passed new rules to expedite confirmations, while a D.C. council...
The Senate confirmed 48 of President Trump's nominees in a single vote after Republicans utilized the "nuclear option" to change Senate rules. This party-line vote bypassed the 60-vote threshold, allowing confirmation of numerous sub-Cabinet positions and ambassadors, including Kimberly Guilfoyle and Callista Gingrich. Democrats opposed the rule change, arguing...
