Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended her endorsement of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, urging fellow Democrats to meet him personally before judging him. She emphasized the importance of direct communication, countering criticisms regarding his past association with the controversial phrase "globalize the intifada." While supporting crackdowns on...
Four Labour MPs were suspended for rebelling against disability benefit cuts, forcing a government U-turn. MP Rachel Maskell, one of those suspended, stated the suspension won't silence her, and she'll continue supporting the Labour government as an independent. She criticized the government for not listening to backbenchers during...
US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June resulted in varied damage. One site was largely destroyed, delaying enrichment, while others sustained less severe damage, potentially allowing Iran to resume enrichment within months. A more extensive US plan to strike additional sites was rejected by President Trump due to...
The UK government plans to lower the voting age to 16 for the next general election, a significant change impacting millions. This is part of a wider Elections Bill including expanding acceptable voter ID to bank cards, moving towards automatic voter registration, and strengthening regulations on political donations to...
Over 1,600 nationwide protests are planned for Thursday, honoring John Lewis and opposing President Trump's policies. The "Good Trouble Lives On" events target mass deportations, Medicaid cuts, and rising authoritarianism. Major protests are slated for Atlanta, St. Louis, Oakland, and Annapolis, with Chicago serving as the flagship city....
The U.S. Army and NATO allies are implementing the "Eastern Flank Deterrence Line" plan to counter Russian threats. This initiative focuses on developing standardized, data-driven systems, common launchers, and cloud-based coordination, prioritizing interoperability among allies. The plan emphasizes ground-based capabilities to deter Russian aggression, including the use of...
Ten Republican senators are urging the Trump administration to release over $6 billion in federal education funds, withheld despite congressional approval. The senators, in a letter to OMB Director Russ Vought, argue the funds are crucial for state and local school programs and contradict Trump's stated goal of returning...
The Senate debated a $9 billion rescission package overnight, aiming to reclaim funds from foreign aid and public broadcasting. A "vote-a-rama" ensued, with Republicans initially overcoming procedural hurdles but facing dissent from three GOP senators. Concerns arose regarding the impact on global health initiatives and rural radio. ...
Despite President Trump dismissing the Epstein files as a hoax and calling some followers 'stupid', prominent MAGA supporters and Republican lawmakers continue demanding their release. Influencers like Michael Flynn and Steve Bannon, along with GOP figures like Representatives Mike Johnson and Marjorie Taylor Greene and Senators John Kennedy and...
The US Department of Transportation, under President Trump, is rescinding $4 billion in funding for California's high-speed rail project, citing missed deadlines, budget shortfalls, and questionable ridership projections. A recent report highlighted California's inability to secure an additional $7 billion needed to complete an initial segment. California officials...
