Venezuela's ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), led by President Nicolás Maduro, claimed a landslide victory in regional and parliamentary elections. The opposition largely boycotted the poll, citing concerns about fairness and the legitimacy of the electoral council. While the PSUV won 23 of 24 gubernatorial races...
ASEAN nations, chaired by Malaysia, are tackling economic headwinds from US tariffs and Myanmar's civil war. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim seeks a unified bloc meeting with the US to address tariffs and is exploring new cooperation with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council. A new 20-year vision for...
Arkansas resident Veda Knappenberger lost her home in a March tornado. FEMA initially denied aid to nine affected counties, citing manageable damage. After Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appealed, including a call to former President Trump, a disaster declaration was approved on May 13th, allowing residents to apply for individual...
President Trump's Memorial Day message on Truth Social attacked political opponents, calling them "scum" and accusing judges of harboring a "sick ideology." He falsely claimed 21 million illegal immigrants entered the US under Biden's administration. Despite this controversial post, he later attended a traditional Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington...
An Israeli investigation reveals the U.K., despite banning Hamas, is among Hamas's top three funding sources. This includes government funding channeled through UNICEF programs in Gaza, where Hamas controls beneficiary lists. The U.K., along with France and Canada, threatened Israel for restricting aid distribution. While the U.K....
President Trump announced a delay until July 9th on a 50% tariff on EU imports, following a call with European Commission President von der Leyen. This delay follows Trump's previous statements indicating the tariff would go into effect on June 1st. The delay came after Trump stated he...
A White House executive order aims to house 6,000 veterans on the sprawling West LA VA campus by 2028, creating a "National Center for Warrior Independence." This addresses LA's significant homeless veteran population, the highest in the nation. However, the order lacks specifics, including funding details, and was...
President Trump's executive order pushes for federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, bypassing the standard process. This move, fulfilling a campaign promise, concerns other Native American tribes who fear it sets a dangerous precedent. The Lumbee Tribe, lacking federal recognition despite state acknowledgment, would gain access...
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The rise of "anti-woke" media outlets is facing an identity crisis following Donald Trump's 2024 election win. Initially united against left-wing speech policing, these diverse platforms, including The Free Press, are now grappling with Trump's embrace of their positions while employing tactics they oppose. Some, like The Free...
