The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, voted to return corruption and assassination-related impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives due to legal concerns. This delays the trial, sparking protests from activists. While the Senate president insists the complaint isn't dismissed, senators...
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is seeking a confidence vote in parliament following his coalition's narrow loss in the recent presidential election. Despite holding a comfortable majority, Tusk faces challenges from the newly elected, socially conservative president, Karol Nawrocki, who is expected to frequently veto legislation. The vote...
Three Democratic governors, considered potential 2028 presidential candidates, are scaling back government-funded healthcare for undocumented immigrants due to budget constraints. California, Illinois, and Minnesota are implementing cuts or enrollment freezes, reversing earlier expansions. This decision has angered progressive groups who argue it alienates the Democratic base and plays...
Protests in Southern California against deportations have featured a significant number of Mexican flags, sparking controversy. Conservatives, including Stephen Miller, interpret this as a sign of anti-American sentiment and have highlighted images of masked individuals waving Mexican flags at protests. This has led to some protesters considering foregoing...
Donald Trump's appeal of his hush-money conviction is before a federal appeals court. Trump seeks to overturn the conviction, arguing the case should be in federal court due to presidential immunity. A lower court judge twice rejected this, ruling the actions were personal, not presidential. Trump's former defense...
National Guard troops in Los Angeles are now providing security for ICE agents during arrests, a shift from their previous role of protecting federal property. Photos show troops guarding ICE officers during enforcement actions. ICE stated the troops offer perimeter and personnel protection. While not directly involved...
Elon Musk expressed regret over some of his recent social media posts criticizing Donald Trump. Their public feud escalated after Musk called Trump's tax bill a "disgusting abomination" and made unsubstantiated claims about Trump's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Trump responded by calling Musk disrespectful and threatened to cancel government...
Hong Kong police banned the mobile game "Reversed Front: Bonfire", which allows players to pledge allegiance to groups opposing the Chinese Communist Party, citing sedition concerns under the national security law. Authorities warned users to uninstall the game, and the app was removed from app stores in Hong Kong....
Argentina's Supreme Court upheld the six-year prison sentence and lifetime ban from public office for former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner on corruption charges. Kirchner, convicted in 2022 for steering public works contracts to a friend's company, denounced the ruling as politically motivated. Despite her age (72), she...
Approximately 15,000 Hungarians protested in Budapest against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government, marking the start of a resistance movement. Speakers criticized the government's anti-democratic actions, alleged corruption, and recent legislation banning LGBTQ+ events and enabling surveillance. Concerns were raised about a draft bill that could silence critical media...
