D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser traveled to Martha's Vineyard to pick up her daughter from summer camp, sparking criticism amid heightened federal law enforcement presence in the city. Bowser defended her trip, stating she maintained contact with her team and that the situation required her attention regardless of location. ...
Republican lawmakers are facing pressure to defend the "One Big Beautiful Bill" during town halls. The NRCC advised Republicans to focus on positive aspects of the bill, such as tax cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, and avoid in-person events. While many Republicans are limiting their public appearances,...
Trump and Putin aim to discuss ending the Ukraine war at a summit. Trump has expressed willingness to negotiate territorial concessions, suggesting potential land swaps, despite previously promising a swift resolution. The White House reportedly sought European support for a deal ceding Ukrainian territory. Putin, however, maintains his...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a brief update on the upcoming US-Russia summit in Alaska. He highlighted the expedited preparations due to the summit's short notice and Alaskan location. Rubio stated President Biden hopes to quickly assess the possibility of peace with Putin, emphasizing the need for...
800 National Guard troops have been deployed to Washington D.C. as part of a Trump administration crackdown on crime and illegal immigration. Attorney General Pam Bondi overturned D.C.'s sanctuary city policies, allowing full cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. This move, enabled by an executive order granting the federal government...
Jimmy Lai, 77, a pro-democracy activist serving time in Hong Kong, has sparked health concerns. His court case adjourned until Monday due to worries about his deteriorating condition, marked by weight loss and diabetes. Lai's family and international legal team cite dire living conditions posing a serious risk...
Attorney General Pam Bondi, following President Trump's order to federalize D.C. law enforcement, has appointed DEA head Terry Cole as the city's emergency police commissioner. This effectively overrides D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith's authority, requiring her approval from Cole for all directives. The move, justified by Bondi as...
US Vice President JD Vance was reportedly refused service at a British pub, The Bull in Charlbury, after staff threatened to walk out. The pub's management hasn't commented. Local residents also protested Vance's visit with signs expressing their displeasure. This incident follows a similar one in Pennsylvania...
D.C. religious leaders strongly condemned President Trump's federal takeover of the city's police force, denouncing his inflammatory rhetoric and fear-mongering. They argued that his approach, deploying the National Guard and assuming police control, is counterproductive to public safety, especially given the city's 30-year low in violent crime. The...
Joe Rogan, while interviewing Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, criticized the Trump administration's immigration raids. Rogan, despite supporting Trump, argued that the raids targeted ordinary workers, sparking public outrage, unlike Trump's campaign promise to focus on violent criminals. He also criticized the administration's handling of the Epstein case, suggesting...
