President Trump plans a Monday phone call with Russian President Putin to halt the Ukraine war's violence. Trump also plans to speak with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and NATO members. European leaders previously urged Putin to engage in peace talks, threatening sanctions if Russia doesn't seriously pursue a ceasefire....
Pope Leo XIV met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican. Discussions focused on the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing humanitarian law and negotiated solutions. The meeting followed a formal Mass marking the Pope's inauguration. Vance also met with Ukrainian President...
Former President Trump aims to broker a Ukraine ceasefire through phone calls with Putin and Zelenskyy. Trump believes his personal relationship with Putin can resolve the impasse, but concerns remain about potential concessions to Russia. While Trump anticipates a productive outcome, critics fear appeasement and argue for...
The House Budget Committee narrowly advanced President Trump's tax and spending bill (17-16), overcoming initial opposition from hardline Republicans. Conservative members initially blocked the bill due to concerns over Medicaid and tax credits, but after negotiations and reported modifications, they voted present, allowing passage. Further negotiations are expected...
Romania's pro-EU presidential candidate Nicușor Dan won Sunday's election with nearly 54% of the vote, defeating ultranationalist George Simion. Dan, Bucharest's mayor, campaigned on supporting Ukraine and combating corruption, while Simion, a Trump admirer, opposed aid to Ukraine. The election, a rerun after allegations of Russian interference, was...
The Supreme Court issued a 7-2 ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of gang affiliation. Trump denounced the decision, calling it "a bad and dangerous day for America." The ruling halts deportations without addressing the...
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Trump's tariff policies, calling them the "largest peacetime tax hike" in US history. Pence, in a recent NBC interview and Wall Street Journal op-ed, argued that the tariffs differ significantly from their previous approach and are harming the American economy. He...
Renewed Brexit talks between the UK and EU are focusing on improving security cooperation and easing trade barriers. Driven by geopolitical shifts and the need for closer defense ties following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, both sides are aiming for a revised post-Brexit agreement. While the UK government assures...
The House Budget Committee narrowly approved President Trump's multitrillion-dollar domestic policy package, 17-16, after conservative Republicans initially opposed it. The bill, which includes increased military and immigration spending, tax cuts, and cuts to social programs, requires further changes before a full House vote. Even with House passage,...
Approximately 10,000 Hungarians protested against a new bill proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government. The bill, likened to Russia's "foreign agent" law, would allow the government to monitor and potentially ban media and NGOs deemed threats to national sovereignty. This protest is the latest in a series...
