House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed Elon Musk's criticism of the GOP's tax and budget bill, emphasizing its benefits for hardworking Americans. Johnson downplayed Musk's influence, citing minimal public backlash. He and other Republicans, including the White House budget chief, disputed the Congressional Budget Office's deficit projections, arguing that...
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is the only minister yet to finalize a funding deal with the Treasury before Wednesday's Spending Review. While police budgets are expected to increase over the next three years, concerns remain about sufficient funds for promised new recruits. Other departments, including housing and...
During his first 100 days, President Trump's actions prompted widespread anticipatory compliance from various institutions, including universities, corporations, and media outlets, fearing repercussions from withholding federal funds or facing legal challenges. This compliance, however, paves the way for autocracy. Examples include universities censoring coursework, companies scaling back DEI...
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, in an exclusive ABC News interview, urged a US-led ceasefire in Ukraine, asserting that only "hard pressure" from the US and its allies can make Russia pragmatic. He highlighted the devastating daily attacks, including the largest drone assault of the war, and detailed a successful covert operation,...
Tens of thousands protested in Madrid against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, demanding early elections amid multiple corruption allegations against him, his family, and his administration. The opposition People's Party (PP), organizing the "mafia or democracy" protest, claims attendance reached 100,000. Allegations include a smear campaign against police...
President Trump's presidency ended with a historically low approval rating, failing to reach 50% at any point during his term. A recent Gallup poll showed only 43% approval, with 53% disapproval. This places him second-lowest in presidential approval ratings over the past 70 years, according to data compiled by...
Many Muslim voters who supported Donald Trump in 2020 are now expressing regret, particularly after his recent travel ban targeting Muslim-majority nations. Despite initial dissatisfaction with Trump's administration, these voters remained largely silent following the ban. Groups like Muslims for Trump and Arab Americans for Trump (renamed Arab...
Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force has deployed two new missile regiments, including the Seventh Regiment on Okinawa, equipped with ship-slaying missiles. These highly visible deployments serve as a deterrent to China's growing naval presence and a message to the US, addressing concerns about Japan's reliance on American military bases for...
On the 81st anniversary of D-Day, a large veteran-led rally in Washington D.C. protested proposed cuts to veteran benefits and the federal workforce under the Trump administration. The rally, backed by labor unions, expressed anger towards Trump's policies and their disproportionate impact on veterans. Dropkick Murphys, the headline...
Washington D.C. hosted a successful WorldPride parade on Saturday, drawing large crowds despite an early morning rain. The vibrant parade featured DJs, brass bands, and festive attire. Attendees emphasized the importance of the event for the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting its role in demonstrating the community's continued presence and resilience.
