House Republicans are rushing to pass President Trump's domestic policy bill by Wednesday, but face challenges. The Senate passed the bill with a tie-breaking vote, leaving the House with a narrow margin for passage. Over a dozen Republicans oppose the bill, despite previous concessions made by Speaker Mike...
Elon Musk's pledge to create a new political party in the US, spurred by his opposition to Donald Trump's tax bill, has gone viral on Chinese social media. Musk's popularity in China contrasts sharply with Trump's negative image there. Many Chinese internet users expressed support for Musk, viewing...
Wisconsin's Supreme Court, with a 4-3 liberal majority, overturned the state's 1849 abortion ban. The court ruled that newer state laws regulating abortion superseded the old ban, which criminalized abortions only after fetal viability. Attorney General Josh Kaul argued the ban was invalidated by subsequent legislation. The...
Paramount Global has settled a $16 million lawsuit filed by Donald Trump over the editing of a CBS "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris. The funds will go to Trump's future presidential library. While Paramount denies wrongdoing, the settlement avoids a potentially costly trial and further controversy. ...
The University of Pennsylvania reached a settlement with the U.S. Education Department over a Title IX investigation concerning transgender swimmer Lia Thomas' participation on the women's swim team. Penn modified school records previously held by Thomas, restoring them to the female athletes who originally lost to her. The...
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, won the NYC mayoral primary. His campaign, while focusing on cost-of-living issues, incorporated climate-friendly policies like green schools and expanded public transit. Supporters highlight his approach as a model for building popular support for climate action, contrasting it with the Biden administration's less...
Elon Musk announced plans to form a new political party, "America," if Congress passes a large spending bill, citing disappointment with both Democrats and Republicans. Experts, however, highlight significant legal and financial obstacles to establishing a successful third party in the US, including strict campaign finance laws and difficulties...
President Trump's "megabill," narrowly passing the Senate, faces a House vote today. The $3.3 trillion bill cuts Medicaid and ACA funding by $930 billion, potentially leaving 26 million uninsured. Simultaneously, the administration plans to ease gun regulations, including extending background check validity and altering record-keeping for gun dealers....
The US House of Representatives is poised to vote on Donald Trump's tax-and-spending bill, following its narrow passage in the Senate. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces an internal revolt over Senate amendments, particularly concerning Medicaid. While Johnson aims for a Wednesday vote, weather delays may postpone it to...
French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for two hours, their first conversation in three years. Macron urged a ceasefire in Ukraine and negotiations, while Putin blamed the West and reiterated Russia's annexation claims. Macron reaffirmed France's support for Ukraine's sovereignty. The leaders also discussed...
