Efforts to mandate proof-of-citizenship for voter registration, championed by President Trump and Republicans, have faced significant hurdles at both the federal and state levels. A federal executive order was blocked, and related Senate legislation lacks sufficient support. State-level attempts, including a sweeping Texas bill affecting millions of registered...
Gabrielle Cuccia, a MAGA-supporting reporter for One America News Network (OAN), was fired after criticizing Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Substack. Cuccia criticized Hegseth's restrictions on Pentagon press access and lack of briefings, alleging leaks originated from within the department. OAN's involvement in her dismissal remains unclear, but...
Mexico's ruling Morena party appears poised to gain control of the Supreme Court following the country's first judicial elections. Preliminary results show a majority of newly elected justices have ties to Morena, raising concerns about a potential imbalance of power. Critics fear this will weaken checks and balances,...
Trump's trade negotiations are proving difficult, with experts describing them as "brutal" and "a gun to the head." Despite claiming progress, only a tentative UK deal exists. Tensions with China remain high after accusations of broken agreements, while the EU faces fluctuating tariff threats. Japan's trade minister...
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron, known for their contrasting political views, will meet in Rome on Tuesday. This bilateral meeting, Macron's first official visit to Italy to meet Meloni since she took office, signifies the growing pressure on European leaders to collaborate despite their...
Mexico's unprecedented judicial elections saw a record-low 13% voter turnout. President Claudia Sheinbaum declared the election a success, despite criticism from the opposition who called it a failure and a fraud. The election, a result of Morena party reforms aimed at reducing judicial corruption, involved 2,600 posts. ...
President Trump contradicted his special envoy's proposal on Iran's nuclear program, insisting on complete dismantling of uranium enrichment. While envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly offered a deal allowing limited enrichment for civilian use, Trump declared zero enrichment acceptable. This follows reports of Iran increasing its uranium stockpile near weapons-grade...
President Trump spoke with several GOP senators regarding the House-passed domestic policy bill, aiming for a July 4th presidential signature. Republican senators expressed concerns, particularly about Medicaid cuts and clean energy tax credit rollbacks. Senators like Paul and Johnson want assurances of future spending cuts, while Hawley seeks...
Britain announces a £2 billion increase in defense spending, focusing on drones and submarine capabilities, aiming for enhanced military lethality. A new search for Madeleine McCann is underway in Portugal, focusing on areas near a prime suspect's former home. Multiple news outlets report on the extensive search involving...
Annalena Baerbock, Germany's former foreign minister, was overwhelmingly elected as the next president of the UN General Assembly. She secured 167 votes in a secret ballot, a move requested by Russia which had criticized her past policies. Baerbock will replace Philemon Yang in September, presiding over the 80th...
