Ed Martin, head of the DOJ's Weaponization Working Group, urged New York Attorney General Letitia James to resign, citing his mortgage fraud investigation into her. He subsequently visited her home, an action her lawyer called a "made-for-media stunt." James' lawyer, Abbe Lowell, denounced Martin's actions as politically motivated...
US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin unexpectedly announced his retirement in November, halfway through his term. This follows reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth intended to remove him. The move is the latest in a series of early departures of senior military officials under the...
Ukrainian President Zelensky presented Donald Trump with a letter of gratitude from his wife, Olena Zelenska, to Melania Trump. Zelenska thanked Melania for her advocacy regarding the alleged abduction of over 19,500 Ukrainian children by Russia. Melania previously wrote to Vladimir Putin urging him to consider the plight of...
Army and Marine veteran Graham Platner launched his Democratic campaign for the U.S. Senate in Maine on Tuesday. He'll challenge Republican incumbent Susan Collins, focusing on universal healthcare, affordable housing, and ending foreign wars. Platner, an oyster farmer, criticizes the military-industrial complex and aims to appeal to working-class...
Two recent arrests of food delivery drivers in Washington, D.C., have sparked fear and concern among drivers and residents. Witness accounts and videos show drivers being detained by law enforcement, questioned about their immigration status, and subsequently arrested. One driver, Sidi, was apprehended while on a delivery, and...
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre secured a decisive victory in the Battle River-Crowfoot by-election in Alberta, winning with 80.4% of the vote. This win allows him to reclaim his seat in Parliament after losing his previous constituency in April. The by-election saw a record number of candidates, many...
President Zelensky's Washington visit for talks with President Trump yielded a more amicable outcome than their previous meeting, marked by a shift in tone and Trump's pledge of security assistance to Ukraine. The UK's Chancellor Reeves is exploring a potential property tax shake-up, considering a tax on homes over...
European and US leaders, including President Trump, expressed cautious optimism following White House talks regarding the Ukraine conflict. While praising Trump's commitment to Ukrainian security guarantees, a temporary ceasefire was discussed, though not finalized. A key outcome was agreement to pursue bilateral talks between Putin and Zelenskyy, followed...
Ten Denver City Council members will attend a $26,000 retreat despite city layoffs and budget cuts. Council President Amanda Sandoval says the contract was signed before the budget crisis became apparent, and attempts to cancel it failed. The two-day retreat, including lodging, meals, transportation, and a facilitator, aims for...
John Bolton, Trump's former National Security Advisor, claims Putin was better prepared than Trump for their 2018 summit and Friday's meeting in Alaska. Bolton recounts Trump's lack of briefing material review and distractions during previous meetings, including watching a World Cup match. He suggests Putin gained an advantage by...
