WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new temporary “Spirit of ’76” exhibition at Freedom Plaza in the nation’s capital, commissioned by former President Donald Trump, is highlighting lesser-known heroes and martyrs of the American Revolutionary War as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary commemorations. Supported by the National Park Service, the...
NEW YORK — A commentary article argues that the Democratic Party faces growing internal strain as the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) move from the fringes into positions of real power while many Black and Hispanic voters resist their agenda. It says DSA-aligned officials, including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani,...
Australia – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will directly raise new US tariffs with President Donald Trump, describing the measures as unjustified and signaling that Canberra views the issue as a priority in the bilateral relationship. Speaking on ABC’s Insiders program on Sunday, Albanese said he would “absolutely” bring...
Iran on Sunday, 26 July 2026, warned that the conflict in West Asia would widen if the United States resumed military attacks on the Islamic Republic. Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said that if Washington, in his words, “once again” followed what he termed Zionist deception or continued the war through...
In the United States, journalist George Chidi reports that former President Donald Trump is working to undermine confidence in the 2026 midterm elections. With Trump’s approval rating at about 37 percent and historical trends suggesting the incumbent party often loses ground in midterms, Republicans could face losses at multiple levels...
Erbil, Iraq – An explosive-laden drone was shot down on Saturday over Erbil, the capital of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, near the United States consulate, according to Kurdish security sources and witness accounts. The consulate’s air defense system intercepted the drone in the afternoon before it reached the perimeter of...
In Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the use of legal subpoenas and federal investigative powers against journalists and news organizations, according to statements made hours before a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The remarks came amid an ongoing dispute over leaked national security memorandums and confidential government...
A divided three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the termination of longtime Oregon school counselor Roderick E. Theis II, ruling his display of books promoting binary gender views in middle school counseling offices was not protected by the First Amendment. In a decision issued...
WASHINGTON — Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham received public support on Friday from Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., after the WNBA player reiterated her view that it is “common sense” to keep biological males out of women’s sports. Graham issued a statement thanking Cunningham for speaking openly about the issue and...
United States – The article analyzes how U.S. foreign policy under Donald Trump centered on an assertive, coercive negotiation style often framed as “maximum pressure.” His administration relied on sweeping economic sanctions, conspicuous military signaling and force deployments, tight deadlines, and sharp public rhetoric to push rivals toward negotiations from...
