Republican infighting over President Trump's alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein led House Speaker Mike Johnson to call an early recess, avoiding a vote on releasing Epstein-related files. Democrats accused Republicans of dodging the vote. Meanwhile, Congress will subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell. Other news includes Trump's claims about CBS airtime,...
Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of ammunition following June protests against President William Ruto's administration. Initially accused of terrorism, the charges were downgraded. Mwangi, a vocal critic of the government, denies the charges and was released on bail. Critics accuse...
Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced the cancellation of a proposed pedestrian bridge over Lincoln Street near the state Capitol. Following an online poll with 93% opposing the bridge, Polis stated he will actively prevent its construction, even resorting to physical measures. The decision comes after significant opposition from Historic...
Russia's lower parliament passed a law fining citizens up to €54 for searching online content deemed "extremist" by the government. The bill, criticized by both opposition and some pro-government figures, covers a vast list of materials including pro-Ukraine songs and feminist blog posts. Its implementation remains unclear, with...
The Senate narrowly approved advancing Emil Bove's nomination for a federal appeals court judgeship, despite Democratic opposition. Bove, a former Trump lawyer, faces accusations of suggesting the administration ignore judicial orders, a claim he denies. Democrats, calling Bove "Trump's worst judicial nominee," employed procedural tactics to delay the process....
The UK government announced a new ransomware plan including mandatory reporting of all incidents and a targeted ban supported by most respondents. The plan aims to disrupt criminal networks and protect the economy, highlighting the British Library's costly 2023 attack as an example. While strengthening cybersecurity, the government...
Barack Obama's office issued a strong denial of Donald Trump's accusations that Obama orchestrated a coup against him following the 2016 election. Trump's claims, echoed in a report by Tulsi Gabbard, allege Obama and others conspired to manufacture evidence of Russian interference. Obama's statement called Trump's allegations "outrageous" and...
House Republicans, led by Rep. Mike Simpson, successfully amended an Interior Department spending bill to rename the Kennedy Center opera house after Melania Trump. The amendment, passed 35-22 in committee, recognizes her role as honorary chair of the Kennedy Center's board. However, the bill's passage through the full...
Russia's war in Ukraine is failing, and its economy is suffering. President Putin miscalculated Ukraine's resilience and Western support. His attempts to break Ukraine through drone attacks and his gamble on former President Trump's potential leniency have failed. Trump's threat of severe economic sanctions against Russia if...
Emil Bove, a former Trump lawyer and current Justice Department official, is nominated for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. His nomination, approved by Republican senators despite Democratic protest, raises concerns about cronyism. Critics, including some conservatives, question Bove's temperament and qualifications, citing accusations of abusive behavior and a...
