Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order targeting mail-in ballots and voting machines before the 2026 elections. Separately, Washington D.C. restaurants experienced a significant drop in diners following the deployment of federal troops. California lawmakers will consider a special election and new congressional map proposals. International...
Former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown announced a comeback campaign on Monday, challenging Republican Senator Jon Husted in a 2026 special election. Brown, who lost his re-election bid last year, cited worsening conditions and a need to advocate for Ohio workers as his reasons for running. His campaign will...
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced her Republican gubernatorial bid, challenging incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro in 2026. Garrity, a Trump ally, criticizes Shapiro's economic policies and pledges to create jobs and lower costs. Shapiro, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, counters Garrity's claims and highlights his own accomplishments. The...
The Trump administration's use of social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), is generating controversy. The White House and DHS accounts employ memes and imagery, often celebrating aggressive immigration policies and promoting a nationalist, white-centric view of American history. Posts range from recruitment videos featuring armed agents to AI-generated...
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Trump at the White House, alongside European leaders, to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. Trump's suggestion that Ukraine cede Crimea and forgo NATO membership to end the war immediately drew sharp criticism. This controversial proposal came as Russia launched deadly missile...
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown launched his US Senate campaign, aiming to win back the seat held by Republican Jon Husted. Brown, a prominent pro-working-class advocate, cited recent legislation as fueling his decision to run. He faces an uphill battle against the well-funded incumbent Husted, who boasts President Trump's...
President Trump will host Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House, joined by several European leaders. The meeting focuses on two key issues: security guarantees for Ukraine and territorial concessions. Trump previously suggested a "land swap," which Zelenskyy opposes. European leaders aim to prevent Trump from pressuring Zelenskyy...
Texas Republicans, urged by Trump, aim to redraw congressional maps to favor GOP candidates, prompting a counter-move by California Democrats. This redistricting battle, a departure from the usual decennial process, involves creating districts that benefit one party, a practice called gerrymandering. Democrats in Texas stalled the process, while...
Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace on Truth Social, calling her a "loser" with bad ratings and predicting her imminent firing. This followed Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where he failed to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump's posts included a...
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, accompanied by European leaders, meets with President Trump at the White House to present a united front against Russia. This follows Trump's summit with Putin, where European leaders were excluded. The meeting aims to secure Ukraine's interests and avoid a repeat of Zelenskyy's previous contentious meeting...
