Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's past mortgage filings, where he listed two homes as his principal residence simultaneously, have come under scrutiny. This mirrors a similar case involving Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who faces accusations of mortgage fraud. While President Trump attempted to fire Cook based on these...
Timor-Leste's government canceled a plan to provide lawmakers with free cars after widespread protests. Thousands demonstrated, burning tires and clashing with police. The protests, initially focused on the cars, broadened to include demands for the abolishment of lifetime pensions for former lawmakers. This unrest reflects a wider...
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who resisted Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid. A wealthy conservative Republican, Raffensperger faces a crowded primary field including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Attorney General Chris Carr. Despite being targeted by Trump and...
Former President Obama condemned the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, criticizing the current administration's response and contrasting it with past presidents' unifying approaches during national crises. He highlighted the importance of respectful political discourse, even amidst disagreement. The White House countered by accusing Obama of being the...
Thousands protested US President Donald Trump's state visit in London, gathering in Parliament Square. Organized by the Stop Trump Coalition, the demonstration included various groups expressing concerns about Trump's policies, including racism, climate change, and support for Israel. The Met Police deployed over 1600 officers to manage the...
Following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a political crackdown targeting critics is underway. Donald Trump and Republican officials blame those who criticized Kirk's politics, vowing investigations and action against "hate speech." While officials claim to target violence, not speech, actions suggest a broader attack on media...
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez testified before a Senate committee about her dismissal by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Monarez claims she was fired for refusing to rubber-stamp vaccine recommendations lacking scientific evidence and for refusing to dismiss scientists. She detailed tense meetings with Kennedy, who allegedly...
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez testified before the Senate, alleging she was fired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for refusing to implement his vaccine policy changes without sufficient scientific evidence. Monarez stated Kennedy wanted her to preemptively accept recommendations from a vaccine advisory panel and dismiss career...
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's comments on prosecuting hate speech sparked controversy, even among MAGA supporters. Bondi stated her department would target hate speech, prompting corrections that hate speech is protected under the First Amendment. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche clarified the DOJ targets threats of violence, not...
International tensions escalated with Israel's air strike in Qatar and a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace, bringing NATO into direct conflict. Domestically, the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparked a heated political divide. President Trump, blaming the "radical left," showed little concern for national unity, fueling fears...
