The Senate narrowly approved (51-49) a procedural vote to begin debate on President Trump's domestic policy package. Republicans negotiated with dissenting members for over three hours to secure enough votes. Two Republicans opposed the measure, while others initially hesitant eventually voted in favor after demanding further spending cuts....
The UK government strongly condemned anti-Israel chants by rap duo Bob Vylan at Glastonbury, broadcast live on the BBC. Vylan led chants calling for the death of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), prompting the BBC to issue an on-screen warning and remove the performance from iPlayer. Police are...
Elon Musk vehemently criticized the Senate's domestic policy bill, labeling it "utterly insane and destructive." He cited provisions raising taxes on renewable energy projects, directly impacting Tesla's energy division. Musk, already publicly feuding with President Trump who supports the bill, warned of job losses and strategic harm to...
Chief Justice John Roberts addressed lower court judges a day after a Supreme Court ruling limiting their power to issue nationwide injunctions against administration policies. He avoided direct mention of the decision but acknowledged the court's recent term involved "sharp division." The ruling, one of six major opinions...
Irish rap group Kneecap played a sold-out Glastonbury set despite controversy. Their performance, not livestreamed by the BBC due to ongoing legal issues, included chants against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and in support of Palestine. One member, Mo Chara, faces terror charges for alleged support of Hamas...
The Justice Department fired at least three prosecutors involved in January 6th Capitol riot cases. Two were supervisors overseeing the prosecutions, and one was a line attorney. The dismissals, effective immediately, cited only Article II of the Constitution and US laws, raising concerns about the Trump administration's disregard...
President Trump reportedly gave Iran permission to attack a US military base in Qatar after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Trump stated Iran gave advance warning, saying 'It's fine' to their planned attack. This contrasts sharply with statements from military officials who lauded the heroic actions of...
Approximately 100,000 people participated in Budapest's Pride parade, defying a government ban enacted by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's administration. The march, deemed the largest LGBTQ+ event in Hungarian history, served as a direct challenge to Orbán's policies, which restrict LGBTQ+ rights and limit freedom of assembly. Despite potential...
Chief Justice John Roberts warned against political criticism of judges following a Supreme Court term marked by controversial decisions. He emphasized the importance of an independent judiciary and cautioned against hostility towards jurists, noting threats of violence against judges. While acknowledging criticism is expected after rulings, Roberts suggested...
Senator Mike Lee's proposal to sell off public lands, included in the Republican budget reconciliation package, faces strong opposition. Despite revisions reducing the land targeted, critics from across the political spectrum, including fellow Republicans, denounce the plan as a giveaway to the wealthy, citing lack of transparency and public...
