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...
President Trump authorized military action against Latin American drug cartels, prompting Venezuelan President Maduro to activate 4.5 million militia members in response to what he called "outlandish threats." The U.S. has increased the bounty on Maduro's arrest to $50 million and deployed naval vessels to the Caribbean. Maduro denounced...
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...
Texas Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier is spending the night on the House floor in protest against Republican demands for law enforcement supervision after returning from fleeing the state to block a controversial redistricting plan. Republicans sought to redraw congressional maps to favor their party, prompting Democrats to leave the...
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...
