Senate Republicans face a July 4th deadline to pass President Trump's domestic agenda bill, encountering significant hurdles. Disputes over rural hospital funding, Medicaid cuts, and tax provisions threaten the bill's passage. A proposed $15 billion stabilization fund for rural hospitals falls short of some senators' demands. Further...
At a NATO summit, Donald Trump suggested Vladimir Putin might invade other countries after Ukraine. Trump described Putin as misguided but also stated Putin contacted him offering help resolving the Middle East conflict. Trump previously claimed he could end the Ukraine conflict within 24 hours, later clarifying this...
President Trump threatened Spain with tougher trade deals if it fails to meet NATO's new 5% GDP defense spending target by 2035. Speaking at the NATO summit, Trump labeled Spain's refusal as "terrible," vowing to make Spain "pay twice as much" in trade negotiations. This comes after NATO...
Following a crushing defeat in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, Andrew Cuomo is considering an independent run. Business leaders who previously supported him are urging him to withdraw, fearing a Mamdani victory. Cuomo's decision hinges on polling data; he believes current Mayor Eric Adams is vulnerable and could...
Ten years after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, a widening partisan gap emerges. While overall American support for same-sex marriage is higher than in 2015, a 47-percentage-point difference now separates Democrats and Republicans, the largest in nearly three decades. This is largely due to a recent significant drop...
Wisconsin's Supreme Court sided with the Republican-controlled Legislature, limiting Governor Tony Evers' veto power. The court ruled Evers improperly used a partial veto on a literacy program bill and that the Legislature can control funding via an emergency fund. This decision allows the Legislature greater control over spending...
Donald Trump's senior advisor, Kari Lake, revealed that Voice of America (VOA) was used to broadcast Trump's message to Iranians during weekend military strikes. Lake, a former TV anchor and unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate, praised VOA's role in delivering the message. This contradicts VOA's traditional role as an independent...
After decades of wanting to attack Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched 12 days of strikes, claiming a "historic victory." Previously deterred by the U.S. and security concerns, Netanyahu capitalized on weakened regional rivals and shifting US policy under President Trump. While initially supported by Trump, a...
US Representative Joseph Kennedy II has threatened to withhold further funding from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, citing concerns about vaccine safety and accusing Gavi and the WHO of suppressing dissenting views during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gavi, seeking $9 billion at its pledging summit in Brussels, maintains its commitment to...
Thousands protested in Nairobi, Kenya, demanding better governance and education. Amina Mude, one protester, expressed fear for her safety while advocating for peaceful change and a government that listens to its citizens. She highlighted concerns about the country's direction and pleaded for the government to hear their voices...
