Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with German Chancellor Merz in Berlin to discuss further military aid amid intensified Russian bombing. Germany, a major military aid provider, is considering supplying Taurus long-range cruise missiles, a decision his predecessor refused. Zelenskyy also proposed high-level peace talks involving himself, Putin, and Trump, while...
Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) faced intense criticism at a town hall for voting for a provision in the "Big Beautiful Bill" without reading it. The provision hinders judges' ability to enforce contempt orders. Flood admitted his oversight, stating he didn't agree with the provision and contacted Senate colleagues after...
President Trump pardoned Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff convicted of accepting bribes, calling him a victim of an overzealous Justice Department. This is part of a pattern of Trump pardoning politically aligned officials convicted of financial crimes. Critics argue this undermines efforts to hold public officials accountable,...
Dmitry Medvedev, a top Russian security official, warned of World War III after Donald Trump criticized Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine. Trump, seemingly losing patience with the lack of a ceasefire, called Putin "playing with fire." Medvedev's response sparked a rebuke from Trump's envoy, who called the remarks reckless....
Lee Jae-myung, facing legal battles and accusations, has unexpectedly become South Korea's presidential frontrunner. His initial presidential bid was hampered by corruption allegations and a false statement conviction. However, former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law declaration dramatically shifted the political landscape. Lee's response, rallying public protests, solidified...
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger is retiring after overseeing the department's rebuilding following the January 6th, 2021 Capitol riot. He strengthened intelligence, communications, and recruitment, addressing weaknesses exposed during the attack. Manger secured increased funding and improved the department's capabilities, including a world-class intelligence operation. Despite progress,...
US Republican lawmakers are criticizing the European Commission for inaction regarding alleged bias in Poland's presidential election. They claim the election favors centrist candidate Rafał Trzaskowski, supported by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's party. The letter to the Commission expresses alarm over potential undermining of Poland's democratic processes. ...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa recounted his awkward White House meeting with Donald Trump, where Trump played a video falsely claiming to show the burial sites of white farmers killed by Black South Africans. Trump also presented unsubstantiated claims of "white genocide" and used a misidentified image from Congo...
The Wall Street Journal reports that ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan, before being placed on leave due to sexual assault allegations, planned to issue arrest warrants for Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich over West Bank settlement expansion. The decision now rests with Khan's deputies. This action...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law requiring Apple and Google to verify app users' ages in Texas. Minors will need parental consent for app downloads and in-app purchases. The law, opposed by Apple and Google, follows a similar Utah law and comes amidst stalled federal legislation...
