David Gergen, a renowned political advisor who served four U.S. presidents, passed away at 83. His career spanned decades across government, academia, and media. Gergen, a Yale and Harvard Law graduate, held various roles including speechwriter and communications director. He founded the Center for Public Leadership at...
NATO needs more long-range missiles to deter Russia, says a U.S. general, citing Russia's increased production of such weapons. Russia's effective use of long-range missiles in Ukraine highlighted Europe's reliance on the U.S. for such capabilities. Planned U.S. missile deployments in Europe starting in 2026 are facing uncertainty...
A bipartisan group of US senators met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his US visit, sparking controversy. Photos show senators smiling alongside Netanyahu, who faces a war crimes warrant from the ICC. The meeting, where Gaza's genocide and the US-Iran conflict were discussed, drew criticism, with...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to Israel Friday without a finalized truce with Hamas after Washington talks. Key issues, including the truce length, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and aid distribution, remain unresolved. Netanyahu proposed a two-month truce with Hamas releasing half of its hostages, but refused to...
A federal judge in Maryland criticized the Trump administration's lack of transparency regarding the deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national facing human smuggling charges. The administration intends to deport Abrego Garcia, potentially to a third country, despite a previous wrongful deportation that violated a court order....
The U.S. State Department fired over 1,300 employees on Friday, part of a Trump administration reorganization plan. The layoffs, affecting civil servants and foreign service officers, have been criticized for weakening U.S. influence globally. While the administration claims the cuts improve efficiency, critics argue they harm America's ability to...
The German Bundestag held a memorial session for the Srebrenica massacre victims, disrupted by AfD members who questioned the genocide classification. Foreign Minister Wadephul reaffirmed Germany's recognition of the Srebrenica massacre as genocide. Separately, Chancellor Merz will visit London next week to sign a German-British friendship treaty.
Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino is reportedly considering resigning amid a clash with the Justice Department over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. A heated confrontation with Attorney General Pam Bondi followed a Wednesday meeting involving Bongino, Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and White House Chief of Staff...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated a high probability of a meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this year. Rubio, following a constructive meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur, highlighted a mutual desire for the summit. While a date remains...
A recent sweeping legislative bill inadvertently capped gambling losses at 90% of winnings, creating unintended tax implications. This change, unnoticed by many lawmakers during the bill's passage, has sparked bipartisan efforts in both the House and Senate to reverse it. A Senate attempt for swift reversal failed due...
