Former President Trump speculated, without evidence, that President Biden delayed disclosing his prostate cancer diagnosis. Trump suggested this was part of a pattern of the Biden administration concealing Biden's health decline. He conflated Biden's Gleason score (9) with the cancer stage (4), incorrectly implying a 'Stage 9'. Trump also...
Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner and a pardoned former convict, has been confirmed as the US Ambassador to France by a 51-45 Senate vote. His confirmation comes amidst strained US-European relations, particularly with France, stemming from Trump's policies. Kushner, a real estate developer, pledged to strengthen ties and...
The Senate advanced the bipartisan GENIUS Act, a cryptocurrency regulation bill, with a 66-32 vote. This follows Democrats' initial blockade two weeks prior. An amendment addressing consumer protection and limiting tech company involvement in stablecoins unlocked Democratic support. While some Democrats remain concerned about the Trump family's...
The Senate confirmed Charles Kushner as the US Ambassador to France and Monaco by a 51-45 vote. President Trump nominated Kushner, a businessman with a past conviction for tax evasion and campaign finance violations, who received a presidential pardon. Kushner, father of former White House advisor Jared...
HuffPost, celebrating 20 years of fearless journalism, is seeking reader support to continue its mission of providing fact-based news. The organization emphasizes its commitment to unflinching truth-seeking and highlights the crucial role reader contributions play in sustaining its operations, especially during challenging times. They express gratitude for past...
A mass exodus of attorneys from the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is underway, with approximately 70% of its lawyers leaving since President Trump's inauguration. The Trump administration is dramatically reshaping the division, shifting its focus from traditional civil rights enforcement to enforcing the president's executive orders. This includes...
The Supreme Court is considering whether to limit nationwide injunctions blocking President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. A ruling against the injunctions could lead to a situation where birthright citizenship is determined by state, creating a chaotic system. This could...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit the White House on Wednesday to address President Trump's criticisms and misinformation regarding the alleged genocide of white farmers. Trump's actions include welcoming farmers as refugees, expelling South Africa's ambassador, and cutting aid. Ramaphosa aims to counter Trump's claims, emphasizing the necessity...
The House Republicans advanced a massive tax cut and border security bill after negotiations with conservative members who had initially blocked it due to deficit concerns. The bill, dubbed "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act," includes permanent extensions of Trump-era tax cuts and new temporary ones. While some modifications...
Britain and the EU reached a significant agreement on Monday to enhance security cooperation and ease post-Brexit trade barriers. The deal reflects a growing need for closer transatlantic collaboration amid shifting US security commitments. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized a desire to 'reset' UK-EU relations, focusing on practical...
