NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg voiced support for a proposal by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to increase military spending to 5% of GDP. This surpasses NATO's current 2% target. The proposal, initially dismissed, gains traction amid rising tensions with Russia. The 5% would include 'hard' military spending...
President Trump threatened to cut $3 billion in federal funding from Harvard University, citing antisemitism and accusing the university of "judge shopping." This follows a series of legal battles between Harvard and the administration, including a ban on international student enrollment (temporarily blocked by a judge) and a dispute...
Former New York Congressman Charles B. Rangel passed away Monday at age 94. A Harlem native, Rangel was the first Black chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, a position he later relinquished following an ethics violation. He served in Congress for over 50 years, second only...
The FBI, under Deputy Director Dan Bongino, is reopening or allocating more resources to three high-profile cases: the 2021 pipe bomb incident near DNC and RNC headquarters, the 2023 White House cocaine discovery, and the 2022 Supreme Court opinion leak. These cases, which sparked public interest and criticism from...
Following the passage of his 'big, beautiful bill,' Donald Trump unexpectedly launched a scathing attack on Vladimir Putin, calling him "absolutely crazy" for the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump's outburst, fueled by wounded pride and Putin's rejection of Trump's claims to quickly end the conflict, contradicts his previous statements...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong warning to Pakistan, urging its citizens to choose peace over terrorism. He highlighted India's strong response to past aggression, stating that Pakistan's airbases were severely damaged and that their attempts at drone attacks were thwarted. Modi also recounted the bravery of...
President Trump delivered a Memorial Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring fallen soldiers and their families. He acknowledged their sacrifices, highlighting their contributions to the nation's freedom. However, the speech also included indirect criticism of President Biden's border policies and a claim of restoring the republic after...
House Speaker Mike Johnson faced a challenge in securing votes for the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' (H.R.1). Republican Andrew Garbarino's accidental absence due to falling asleep during the vote added to the difficulty. Despite this, the bill passed the House. The Senate will now begin negotiations on...
California's aggressive push for electric vehicles, enabled by its decades-long authority to set stricter pollution standards, has drawn ire from Republican states. Congress recently revoked California's authority to set three electric vehicle mandates, framing the decision as a rebuke of California's liberal policies and its perceived outsized influence. ...
President Trump threatened a 25% tariff on iPhones not made in the US, seemingly in retaliation for Apple CEO Tim Cook skipping his recent Middle East trip. The move surprised both Apple and the administration. Trump publicly criticized Cook's absence and Apple's increasing manufacturing in India during his...
