President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," passed by the House, faces Senate opposition. Senator Ron Johnson opposes it due to insufficient debt reduction, advocating for deeper spending cuts. Speaker Mike Johnson defends the bill, emphasizing its economic benefits and urging minimal Senate changes. Senator Rand Paul also objects,...
Venezuela held regional elections with low voter turnout, following a call for a boycott by the opposition. Many polling stations were nearly empty, contrasting sharply with the previous presidential election. The government, led by President Nicolás Maduro, claimed victory, attributing low turnout to the opposition boycott. However,...
Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born Pope, holds dual US-Peruvian citizenship. His position as head of the Holy See and Vatican City raises questions about his US citizenship. While Americans working for foreign governments aren't automatically stripped of citizenship, the State Department may review such cases. Experts suggest...
The fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder was marked by protests and commemorations across the US. Thousands gathered in Minneapolis at George Floyd Square, the site of his death, and in Houston at his graveside service. Rev. Al Sharpton criticized the Trump administration for canceling settlements aimed at...
Federal judges are considering forming their own security detail due to escalating threats, fueled by perceived retaliation from the president. The concern stems from the president's history of withdrawing security from perceived enemies. A recent bill in Congress aims to transfer control of the U.S. Marshals Service from...
President Trump announced a delay to the 50% tariff deadline on European Union goods until July 9, 2025. The extension follows a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who requested more time to negotiate a trade deal. Trump stated it was his privilege to...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett slammed Donald Trump's West Point commencement speech, criticizing his remarks on trophy wives, yachts, and drag shows. Crockett called on Republicans to question Trump's mental fitness for office, highlighting his inappropriate comments as unfit for a commander-in-chief. Trump's speech also included controversial opinions on military...
Following the antisemitic murder of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Israel. She visited the Western Wall, offering prayers and leaving a message of support. Noem vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice, echoing President Trump's condemnation of the killings and calls...
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc needs until July 9th to finalize a trade deal with the US. This follows a "good" phone call with President Trump, who recently threatened steep tariffs on EU goods. While the EU is committed to a swift resolution and...
The Texas House passed Senate Bill 10, mandating Ten Commandments displays in public schools. The bill, using the King James Bible version, now returns to the Senate for concurrence before heading to Governor Abbott for his expected signature. Opponents argue it violates the Establishment Clause of the First...
