Donald Trump's attempts to influence the New York City mayoral race by supporting Andrew Cuomo against Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani have backfired. Trump's actions, including alleged job offers to Mayor Eric Adams to withdraw, have inadvertently boosted Mamdani's campaign, garnering him increased support, endorsements, and media attention. Mamdani,...
French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a confidence vote on Monday, which he is widely expected to lose. This would mark France's third prime minister in 12 months, highlighting instability in the country's government. Bayrou's proposed spending cuts aimed at addressing France's spiraling deficit are unlikely to garner enough...
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced a cabinet reshuffle Monday, replacing key economic and security ministers following deadly protests sparked by lawmakers' lavish perks. Five ministers were dismissed, including the respected Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati. The protests, resulting in at least seven deaths according to police, stemmed from...
Five Eyes intelligence partners—the U.K., U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—met in London to discuss border security and combatting migrant smuggling. The meeting, hosted by UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, focused on strengthening collaborative efforts against criminal gangs involved in people smuggling, child sexual abuse, and opioid trafficking. ...
France's parliament is poised to oust Prime Minister François Bayrou on Monday, further exacerbating the country's year-long political deadlock. Bayrou's confidence vote, aimed at addressing France's debt crisis through austerity measures, is expected to fail. President Macron's 2024 snap election backfired, strengthening extremist parties. The political stalemate...
California Republicans, usually a divided group, united against Governor Newsom's Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw congressional districts. The proposition, costing Republicans potentially five House seats, has spurred over $40 million in campaign spending. The state GOP convention focused heavily on defeating Proposition 50, with gubernatorial candidates...
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced potential new sanctions and tariffs against Russia, aiming to pressure Vladimir Putin into peace talks with Ukraine. Bessent emphasized the need for European cooperation in escalating economic pressure on Russia. Discussions with European officials, including President von der Leyen, are underway to...
European leaders will visit the US this week to discuss ending the Ukraine war, according to Donald Trump, who also plans to speak with Putin soon. Trump indicated a second phase of sanctions against Russia is imminent, a move welcomed by Ukrainian President Zelensky, who urged Europe to halt...
President Trump hosted a dinner on his newly renovated White House patio, dubbed the 'Rose Garden Club,' for senators and congress members. The event, featuring a lavish menu, drew criticism from liberals like Governor Gavin Newsom, who condemned it as a display of extravagance amidst economic hardship and alluded...
President Trump and House GOP leaders are actively working to oust Rep. Thomas Massie in the upcoming Kentucky primary. Massie, known for his independent streak and opposition to Trump's agenda, including the "One Big Beautiful Bill," faces a potential multi-million dollar ad campaign from pro-Trump groups. House leadership...
