Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways and President Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), faced Senate questioning regarding his company's past attempt to reduce the required flight hours for pilot certification. This effort, rejected by the FAA in 2022, sparked concerns given recent aviation safety incidents....
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government faces a potential collapse after the opposition submitted a bill to dissolve parliament. Ultra-Orthodox coalition partners, angered by the government's failure to pass a military service exemption law, threaten to support the dissolution, triggering early elections. This comes amidst the ongoing war in...
A Quinnipiac University poll reveals widespread opposition to the GOP's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', with 53% of voters disapproving. Support is strong among Republicans (67%), while Democrats (89%) and Independents (57%) largely oppose it. The poll also shows low approval ratings for President Trump across various issues,...
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion asserting that presidents possess the authority to revoke national monument designations made by predecessors. This challenges a 1938 ruling against rescission under the Antiquities Act. The opinion could justify significant reductions in protected land, potentially aiding fossil fuel development. The memo...
Republicans face a crucial deadline to raise the debt ceiling by mid-July to avoid a potential economic default. Their plan hinges on passing a large domestic policy bill, which they are attempting to pass using reconciliation to avoid a Senate filibuster. There's reportedly no backup plan if the...
A Pew Research Center survey across 24 countries reveals largely negative international views of President Donald Trump. Majorities in most nations lack confidence in his handling of global issues, including the Russia-Ukraine war and climate change. While considered a strong leader by majorities in some countries, he's frequently...
President Trump urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to cease the Gaza conflict and refrain from discussing an Iranian attack during a Monday phone call. This follows Washington's efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire and a nuclear deal with Iran. While Israel reports progress in ceasefire negotiations, Hamas seeks stronger...
Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the administration's contrasting responses to the January 6th Capitol riot and recent Los Angeles protests. She argued the situations were vastly different, emphasizing ongoing violence in Los Angeles. This contrasts with President Trump's pardons for hundreds of January 6th rioters, including many who...
Air Force General Gregory Guillot clarified that National Guard troops and Marines deployed in Los Angeles lack arrest powers. Their mission focuses solely on protecting federal property and personnel, not law enforcement. While trained in crowd control and de-escalation, they can only detain individuals temporarily in extreme circumstances,...
Hong Kong police issued a warning against the mobile game "Reversed Front: Bonfire," alleging it promotes armed revolution and violates the city's national security law. Authorities claim the game incites hatred towards central authorities and encourages secession and subversion. The game, published by ESC Taiwan, allows players to...
