US senators received a classified briefing on President Trump's bombing of Iranian nuclear sites after a White House delay and restricted intelligence sharing sparked Democratic outrage over lack of congressional approval. The briefing, led by top national security officials, follows conflicting reports on the strikes' effectiveness. A leaked...
The US Treasury has requested the removal of a provision from President Trump's budget bill that would allow increased taxes on foreign investments. This follows an agreement with G7 nations that the OECD's global minimum tax regime won't apply to US companies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the...
President Trump may extend deadlines for reimposing tariffs on imports from various countries. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the July 8th and 9th deadlines are not critical and could be extended. The President has the power to offer alternative trade deals or set reciprocal tariffs. ...
Lawrence O'Donnell criticized Donald Trump's self-proclaimed status as a 'warrior' following Iranian airstrikes. O'Donnell highlighted Trump's avoidance of Vietnam War service due to a questionable bone spur diagnosis and his past criticism of NATO, contrasting it with his recent praise. O'Donnell also pointed out that the airstrikes only temporarily...
Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic mayoral nominee for New York City, aims to unite moderate and progressive voters. A self-identified Democratic socialist, he emphasizes affordability as a core campaign issue and plans to collaborate with the Trump administration on matters benefiting New Yorkers, while opposing policies detrimental to them....
The Trump administration is exploring options to incentivize Iran to return to nuclear negotiations, including offering up to $30 billion for a civilian nuclear program, sanctions relief, and access to frozen funds. These proposals, discussed in secret meetings with Gulf partners, aim to halt Iranian uranium enrichment. While...
Ten years after the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, the two men whose names defined the case, Jim Obergefell and Rick Hodges, are now friends. Obergefell, the lead plaintiff, and Hodges, Ohio's health director who defended the state's ban, met a year after the...
Following a leak of an intelligence assessment on US strikes against Iranian nuclear sites, the White House will limit intelligence sharing with Congress. The decision, confirmed by a senior White House official, involves reduced information on CAPNET, the classified information system. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the...
Reduced US aid has jeopardized a promising HIV prevention program in Africa. Simultaneously, a rushed, controversial healthcare bill in the US Senate faces criticism for deep cuts to Medicaid, potentially leaving millions uninsured. Media coverage of the bill's impact has been minimal, despite its significant consequences. Meanwhile,...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams met with business leaders and political strategists to discuss countering the unexpectedly strong showing of Democratic Socialist State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in the mayoral primary. Mamdani's performance, surpassing even former Governor Andrew Cuomo, has shaken the city's political establishment. Adams, campaigning as an independent, is...
