Donald Trump has launched an inquiry into Joe Biden's presidency, alleging a conspiracy to conceal Biden's supposed cognitive decline. Trump points to the use of an autopen for signing executive actions as evidence. Biden vehemently denies the accusations, asserting he made all decisions himself. This follows a...
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice described Vladimir Putin as increasingly 'desperate' and 'out of control' in his pursuit to conquer Ukraine. Rice highlighted a recent Ukrainian attack on a Crimean bridge as evidence of Ukraine's ability to hold Putin accountable for his aggression. She emphasized the attack's strategic...
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide habeas relief to hundreds of migrants deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison under the Alien Enemies Act. The judge ruled that the migrants were denied the right to challenge their detentions and removals before deportation. The order applies to...
Eight Democratic candidates vying for New York City mayor clashed in their first debate, primarily targeting Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo faced criticism over his handling of the pandemic and sexual harassment allegations. Progressive rivals, particularly Zohran Mamdani, attacked Cuomo's ties to wealthy donors. While Cuomo positioned himself as...
German Chancellor Merz's upcoming visit to Washington for a meeting with President Trump is generating optimism despite potential tensions. Merz, a transatlanticist, aims to strengthen US-German ties through increased military spending and stricter migration policies. A potential EU-US car trade deal further eases concerns. While White House...
New Zealand's Parliament imposed record suspensions on three lawmakers from Te Pāti Māori for a haka protest against a now-defeated bill. Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke received a seven-day ban, while Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi were suspended for 21 days. The protest, while drawing global attention, sparked a debate about the...
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed confidence that NATO allies will meet President Trump's demand for increased defense spending to 5% of GDP. He emphasized the need for combat readiness within the alliance, stating this increase must be achieved before the Hague summit. While NATO chief Mark Rutte...
A Texas law granting in-state tuition to undocumented students, the Texas Dream Act, has been deemed unconstitutional. The Department of Justice, joined by Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, argued the law discriminated against US citizens. A federal judge agreed, blocking the law's application. ...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting US President Donald Trump at the White House. Key discussion points include tariffs (especially after Trump's recent steel and aluminum tax increase), Ukraine's war, and NATO defense spending. There's speculation of a tense meeting, given Trump's past confrontations with other leaders. Merz,...
Santa Ono's bid to become president of the University of Florida was unexpectedly rejected by the state's Board of Governors. Concerns were raised about his leadership at the University of Michigan, specifically regarding its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and alleged failures to address antisemitism. Despite Ono's attempts...
