Days before South Africa's President Ramaphosa meets with President Trump, Afrikaner farmers gathered at an agricultural fair near Bothaville. The event follows the U.S.'s granting of refugee status to Afrikaner farmers, based on claims of genocide and land seizures, which South African officials and many farmers dispute. While...
The US Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration, allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans. This decision overturns a lower court ruling and removes legal residency and work permits. The Supreme Court's brief order lacked reasoning, prompting criticism from lawyers representing the...
Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long, President Trump's nominee to lead the IRS, faces Senate scrutiny over his promotion of a nonexistent tax credit. Long, lacking tax expertise, worked with entities offering dubious tax breaks, including a purported "tribal tax credit" through White River Energy Corporation. His involvement in...
Portugal's recent election resulted in another minority government for the center-right Democratic Alliance, failing to resolve the country's prolonged political instability. The far-right Chega party significantly increased its seats, further complicating the political landscape. The election was triggered by a no-confidence vote stemming from allegations against the Prime...
House Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to unite Republicans behind a sweeping tax and budget bill championed by President Trump. Internal disagreements over Medicaid cuts and clean energy tax credits threaten the bill's passage. Texas Rep. Chip Roy demands Medicaid cuts, while New York Reps. Garbarino and LaLota oppose...
A new UK-EU deal covers trade, defense, fishing, and energy, but key questions remain. The financial cost to the UK for benefits like reduced food export checks is unclear, as are the details of a youth visa scheme. While e-gates for British travelers at EU airports are promised,...
The US government will pay $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, a woman shot and killed by a Capitol Police officer during the January 6, 2021, riot. Babbitt was attempting to breach the Capitol building. While the officer involved was cleared of wrongdoing, the Justice Department...
Six Colorado cities are suing the state, claiming Governor Polis's executive order and new housing laws unconstitutionally usurp their local authority over land use and zoning. The lawsuit challenges the order withholding state grants from cities that don't implement laws allowing denser housing near transit and eliminating minimum parking...
Romania's new president, Nicușor Dan, a mathematician and former Bucharest mayor known for his anti-corruption efforts, won a convincing victory in the presidential rerun. His campaign focused on fundamental change and tackling ineffective institutions. Dan, praised for his integrity and methodical approach, aims to keep Romania on its...
The Trump administration has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot and killed during the January 6th Capitol riot. The settlement, for just under $5 million, resolves a $30 million lawsuit alleging negligence and wrongful death. The officer who shot...
