Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz is clashing with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir over military appointments. Katz asserts his authority to approve promotions above colonel, citing a 1992 military protocol, while Zamir and unnamed officials accuse Katz of politicizing the army and interfering with the chain of...
The US State Department's 2024 Human Rights Report has drawn criticism for alleged political bias, particularly in its assessments of Germany, Israel, and El Salvador. Germany rejected the report's claim of worsening human rights, citing its high level of free speech. The report downplayed Israel's actions in Gaza...
Ohio Senator JD Vance's UK visit sparked protests in the Cotswolds. Locals organized a "Vance not welcome" party, displaying signs critical of Vance and US policies. The protest, attended by around 80 people, involved road closures and security checks. Organizers cited Vance's past criticisms of the UK...
A record number of US lawmakers are choosing not to seek reelection in 2026, with 9 senators and 21 House members already announcing their departures. This surge, exceeding previous midterm cycles, is attributed to partisan gridlock, increased scrutiny on age and performance, and the allure of gubernatorial positions. ...
New Zealand Green Party lawmaker Chlöe Swarbrick was expelled from Parliament twice this week for refusing to apologize for calling government lawmakers "spineless" during a debate on sanctions against Israel over the Gaza conflict. Swarbrick's comments, made while advocating for New Zealand to recognize a Palestinian state, led to...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted that efforts to end the Gaza conflict now center on a comprehensive deal for the immediate release of all hostages. Previous plans for a phased release and 60-day truce have been abandoned, according to Netanyahu. While Israel continues its military offensive, intensifying airstrikes...
Amidst escalating Israeli violence in Gaza, international efforts to broker a ceasefire are underway. Mediators, including Egypt and the U.S., are attempting to revive a 60-day ceasefire proposal, though Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu prefers a deal securing all Israeli captives. Hamas, while open to negotiations, insists on an...
A trial is underway to determine if the Trump administration violated the Posse Comitatus Act by deploying National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles this summer. Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman testified that the deployment, dubbed "Operation Excalibur," was rehearsed multiple times and intended as a show of force...
Pennsylvania's Senate passed a bill to temporarily fund SEPTA, averting immediate service cuts. The Republican-backed bill, however, faces opposition from House Democrats who deem it insufficient and a short-term fix. The funding would come from the Pennsylvania Transit Trust Fund, but Democrats argue it diverts money from crucial...
Pennsylvania's Senate passed a $47.6 billion flat-funded budget and a $1.2 billion transportation plan, sparking controversy. The plan diverts funds from the Public Transportation Trust Fund, impacting SEPTA, which faces a $213 million deficit and potential service cuts. Democrats oppose the plan, arguing it shortchanges mass transit and...
