President Trump refused to call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following the fatal shooting of a state lawmaker and her husband, and the injury of another lawmaker and his wife. Trump cited Walz's perceived 'slickness' and stated that calling him would be a waste of time. While presidents typically...
The EU plans to ban Russian natural gas imports starting January 1, 2026, with exceptions for pre-existing contracts and landlocked nations. This follows the REPowerEU Roadmap aiming to end reliance on Russian energy. New reporting requirements on energy import origins will be implemented. While a ban on...
A federal appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday on California's challenge to the Trump administration's deployment of the National Guard during Los Angeles protests. A lower court judge ruled the deployment illegal, issuing a temporary restraining order, but a higher court temporarily blocked that order. The dispute centers...
The Department of Homeland Security reversed its decision to limit immigration raids at workplaces like farms, hotels, and restaurants. ICE officials were instructed to continue worksite raids, prioritizing the arrest of illegal immigrants. This reversal follows White House pressure to increase daily arrests to at least 3,000. The...
President Trump departed the G7 summit early to address the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, issuing a warning for Iranians to evacuate Tehran. Meanwhile, Vance Boelter faces federal and state murder charges for the killings of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, with the federal charges carrying the death...
Donald Trump rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict, stating he seeks a better outcome. He criticized French President Macron for suggesting his early return to Washington was for ceasefire negotiations. Trump plans a Situation Room meeting with advisors and hinted at possible envoy deployment to...
The killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker has prompted emergency briefings for Congress this week, fueled by heightened concerns over the safety of federal lawmakers. The suspect allegedly listed dozens of federal lawmakers in his writings. This incident follows a decade of increasing threats against Congress, including attacks...
Virginia's gubernatorial election in November pits Democrat Abigail Spanberger against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. Spanberger, a former CIA officer, emphasizes gun control and her bipartisan approach, highlighting the Trump administration's impact on federal workers in Virginia. Earle-Sears, the current lieutenant governor, focuses on economic issues and lower taxes, aligning with...
A US judge temporarily blocked President Trump's order barring foreign students from attending Harvard University. The order, part of an ongoing dispute between the Trump administration and Harvard over alleged liberal bias and anti-Semitism, was challenged by Harvard, arguing the administration was using its students as "pawns." The...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce new sanctions against Russia, targeting its war machine and energy revenues. These measures, coordinated with G7 partners, aim to increase pressure on the Kremlin for peace. However, the US is unlikely to participate, with Donald Trump opposing further sanctions due to...
