Thousands protested across Ukraine on Tuesday, urging President Zelenskyy to veto a controversial anti-corruption bill recently passed by parliament. The legislation weakens two key anti-corruption agencies, granting the prosecutor general more power and raising concerns about reduced independence. Critics, including the EU, fear this undermines Ukraine's EU aspirations and...
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker warned China could face consequences for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. He stated China is subsidizing the war and aims to keep the US occupied. The US plans to impose secondary sanctions on countries buying Russian oil, including China, potentially raising tariffs...
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati and former Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn will stand trial on corruption charges. Dati is accused of passive corruption and influence peddling, allegedly receiving €900,000 from a Renault subsidiary for minimal work in exchange for lobbying. Ghosn faces charges of abuse of power, breach of...
Congress approved a $9 billion rescissions request eliminating $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), impacting NPR, PBS, and hundreds of local stations. This cuts federal support, leaving stations like KSUT in Colorado facing significant budget shortfalls (20%). The cuts disproportionately affect rural and...
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes threatened to immediately imprison former President Jair Bolsonaro for violating a social media ban. Bolsonaro is on trial for allegedly plotting a coup. Moraes issued new restrictions, including a curfew, electronic monitoring, and communication bans, after Bolsonaro appeared in a video...
Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., called for the release of Jeffrey Epstein files after the White House released 230,000 documents related to her father's assassination. This followed a statement from Bernice and her brother expressing grief and requesting respectful engagement with the released files. The...
Hunter Biden, in recent interviews, criticized Democratic elites, including George Clooney, for urging his father, Joe Biden, to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. He accused Clooney of undermining his father and also lashed out against longtime Democratic advisors, alleging they prioritized personal gain over party success. Hunter Biden...
House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly ended the legislative session a day early, citing Democratic efforts to force a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein-related files. This decision, met with criticism from Rep. Thomas Massie, led to Republicans abandoning several bills, including immigration and clean water legislation. While Johnson blamed...
US judges in New Jersey rejected President Trump's appointee, Alina Habba, as the state's top federal prosecutor, opting instead for her deputy, Desiree Leigh Grace. Habba, Trump's former lawyer, lacked prior prosecutorial experience and faced criticism for politically motivated actions. The judges' decision, unusual but not unprecedented, came...
President Trump will host Philippine President Marcos Jr. at the White House on Tuesday to strengthen security and economic ties amid China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. Marcos' visit underscores the importance of the U.S.-Philippines alliance. Discussions will include trade, potentially resolving tariff disagreements, and mutual...
