Missouri's Supreme Court halted abortions in the state on Tuesday, reversing lower court decisions that had allowed them to resume. The court found the lower court used the wrong legal standard, ordering a reevaluation. This decision impacts Planned Parenthood, the state's sole abortion provider, which has canceled appointments....
Germany pledged increased financial aid to Ukraine for domestic weapons production, including long-range capabilities, and boosted military equipment shipments. Chancellor Merz announced this alongside President Zelensky's visit to Berlin, aiming to secure further European support. Zelensky's third meeting with Merz highlights Germany's renewed leadership role in sustaining Ukraine's war...
Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) faced intense criticism at a town hall for voting for a provision in the "Big Beautiful Bill" without reading it. The provision hinders judges' ability to enforce contempt orders. Flood admitted his oversight, stating he didn't agree with the provision and contacted Senate colleagues after...
President Trump pardoned Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff convicted of accepting bribes, calling him a victim of an overzealous Justice Department. This is part of a pattern of Trump pardoning politically aligned officials convicted of financial crimes. Critics argue this undermines efforts to hold public officials accountable,...
Dmitry Medvedev, a top Russian security official, warned of World War III after Donald Trump criticized Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine. Trump, seemingly losing patience with the lack of a ceasefire, called Putin "playing with fire." Medvedev's response sparked a rebuke from Trump's envoy, who called the remarks reckless....
Lee Jae-myung, facing legal battles and accusations, has unexpectedly become South Korea's presidential frontrunner. His initial presidential bid was hampered by corruption allegations and a false statement conviction. However, former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law declaration dramatically shifted the political landscape. Lee's response, rallying public protests, solidified...
Putin's conditions for ending the Ukraine war include a written pledge from Western powers to halt NATO's eastward expansion, sanctions relief, and Ukrainian neutrality. Three Russian sources say Putin wants written assurances, sanctions lifted, and protection for Russian speakers in Ukraine. If a deal isn't reached on...
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger is retiring after overseeing the department's rebuilding following the January 6th, 2021 Capitol riot. He strengthened intelligence, communications, and recruitment, addressing weaknesses exposed during the attack. Manger secured increased funding and improved the department's capabilities, including a world-class intelligence operation. Despite progress,...
US Republican lawmakers are criticizing the European Commission for inaction regarding alleged bias in Poland's presidential election. They claim the election favors centrist candidate Rafał Trzaskowski, supported by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's party. The letter to the Commission expresses alarm over potential undermining of Poland's democratic processes. ...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa recounted his awkward White House meeting with Donald Trump, where Trump played a video falsely claiming to show the burial sites of white farmers killed by Black South Africans. Trump also presented unsubstantiated claims of "white genocide" and used a misidentified image from Congo...
