Turkish President Erdogan and US President Trump met at the NATO summit in The Hague, marking their first meeting since Trump's return to office. Their discussion centered on the potential resumption of F-35 fighter jet sales to Turkey, previously halted due to Turkey's acquisition of a Russian S-400 air...
Congress passed sweeping tax and spending legislation impacting Medicaid and SNAP benefits. New work requirements for many adults aged 19-64 will be implemented for Medicaid and SNAP, with exceptions for caregivers. While supporters cite encouraging personal responsibility, critics worry about the impact on vulnerable populations. The Congressional Budget Office...
President Trump's $170 billion immigration bill, passed by the House, significantly boosts border security and enforcement. The bill allocates billions for detention centers, ICE personnel, and the border wall, aiming to end 'catch and release'. Critics express concerns about increased detention and the impact on due process due to...
The U.S. House Republicans passed President Trump's spending and tax bill, significantly raising the limit on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction to $40,000 in 2025, phasing out for earners above $500,000. This temporary increase, reverting to $10,000 in 2030, is double the increase in an earlier House...
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a phone call with US President Trump, highlighted Russia's historical contribution to American statehood, referencing its role in the Revolutionary War and Civil War. The conversation, described as 'frank and businesslike,' also covered the Ukraine conflict, where Putin reiterated Russia's commitment to its objectives...
Amidst paused US weapons shipments to Ukraine, President Zelenskyy met with European leaders in Denmark to discuss filling the gap. The US halt affects crucial munitions like Patriot missiles, impacting Ukraine's defense against Russian attacks. Europe is stepping up, with Denmark, holding the EU presidency, pushing for increased...
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper acknowledged a "serious failing" by MI5 after a High Court ruling revealed the intelligence agency provided false evidence to multiple courts in a neo-Nazi case. The court rejected two previous internal inquiries and ordered a further, independent investigation under Sir Brian Leveson. Cooper expressed...
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a new $111 billion two-year budget, reached through a rapid bipartisan compromise with Republican lawmakers. The budget includes tax cuts, changes to driver's licensing fees, and increased funding for education and childcare. Its swift passage was driven by the need to secure federal...
Fear stemming from increased immigration arrests in Southern California has led to several July Fourth celebrations being canceled or postponed. Protests against President Trump's immigration policies will continue in Los Angeles, where recent demonstrations have resulted in clashes with law enforcement. Over 1,600 arrests have been made in Los...
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoed four bills passed by the Republican-controlled legislature. Three bills targeted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in government and education, while another, initially bipartisan, included provisions restricting gender-affirming care for prisoners and requiring attachment of old birth certificates to new ones for transgender...
