Former Minnesota Assembly Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were fatally shot on June 14th in what authorities describe as a politically motivated attack. The suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, was arrested after a two-day manhunt. Boelter, posing as a police officer, also shot and wounded state Senator...
The UK Parliament will debate amendments to decriminalize abortion. Two Labour MPs, Antoniazzi and Creasy, propose rival amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill. Antoniazzi's amendment focuses on preventing prosecution of women for self-induced abortions, citing the harmful impact of investigations on vulnerable individuals. Creasy's amendment is less...
President Trump abruptly returned to Washington from the G7 summit amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. He urged Tehran residents to evacuate and declared Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons. While Trump hasn't confirmed direct U.S. military involvement, he's positioned warships and aircraft in the region. His decision...
Minneapolis experienced shock and confusion this morning following news of assassinations planned to target planned protests. Uncertainty surrounded the number of assailants and the safety of attending the protests, leading to cancellations and widespread concern among attendees. Many contacted each other, discussing safety and whether to proceed with...
President Trump, during the G7 summit in Canada, repeated several false claims. He wrongly attributed Russia's expulsion from the G8 to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, despite it occurring before Trudeau's tenure. Trump also falsely claimed a UK-US trade deal encompassed the EU and that the Biden administration provided...
The Senate Finance Committee unveiled its version of President Trump's proposed bill, featuring significant changes from the House version. Key alterations include lowering the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap, deeper Medicaid cuts, and modified clean energy tax credits. The Senate plan also includes permanent extensions of...
President Trump abruptly left the G7 summit in Canada due to the escalating Middle East conflict. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt cited the situation as the reason for his early departure. Despite the shortened visit, some progress on US-UK trade was made, though steel tariffs remain. Trump...
President Trump threatens a militarized ICE crackdown in Chicago, following a similar operation in Los Angeles. The administration is monitoring anti-Trump protests and claims the Los Angeles deployment was justified by attacks on law enforcement. Chicago officials anticipate tactical teams, potential use of chemical agents, and conflict with federal...
Millions participated in nationwide "No Kings" protests against President Trump's authoritarian governance, contrasting sharply with the administration's claims of hundreds of thousands attending Trump's military parade. The administration's attendance figures for the parade, celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, are disputed, with independent estimates placing the number significantly lower....
Following the shooting deaths of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Sen. Mike Lee's office faced harsh criticism for posting what some considered insensitive comments. Sen. Tina Smith's deputy chief of staff wrote a strongly worded email condemning Lee's actions, citing the immense grief caused by Lee's...
