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...
Romania's presidential runoff saw a decisive victory for pro-EU candidate Nicusor Dan over hard-right nationalist George Simion. With nearly complete results, Dan secured 54.19% of the vote, defying pre-election polls. The high voter turnout, exceeding 64%, played a significant role in Dan's win, interpreted as a rejection of...
Poland held a pivotal presidential election on May 18th, 2025, with voting stations open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The frontrunners are pro-EU Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski and nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki, with a June 1st runoff likely. Trzaskowski supports abortion rights and LGBTQ+ protections, while Nawrocki champions conservative...
The Supreme Court is grappling with Trump v. CASA, a case challenging the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause. Trump's executive order argues the clause doesn't apply to children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders, contradicting over a century of legal interpretation. The case's outcome will significantly impact the definition...
House Republicans aim to revive their tax cut and border security package after a setback in the Budget Committee. Five Republicans opposed the bill due to concerns about increasing the national deficit. Speaker Mike Johnson is confident the bill, dubbed "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act," will pass...
A tentative labor agreement has been reached between New Jersey Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, ending a three-day strike by 450 engineers. The deal, focusing on wages, aims to improve pay beyond previous proposals and address recruitment challenges. Engineers are expected back to work...
New Jersey's first statewide transit strike in over 40 years ended Sunday after a three-day standoff. An agreement was reached between New Jersey Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, though details remain undisclosed. Union members will return to work Monday, but NJ Transit trains won't...
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, his office announced. The cancer, described as aggressive but hormone-sensitive, was discovered during a routine physical. Biden and his family are reviewing treatment options. Political figures from both parties, including former Presidents Obama and Trump, have...
Hard-right Romanian presidential candidate George Simion conceded defeat to pro-EU rival Nicusor Dan, congratulating Dan on his victory. Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, initially disputed exit polls but ultimately acknowledged the Romanian people's decision. He vowed to continue his political fight for Romania, prioritizing...
93% of Gazans face critical food insecurity due to a 77-day Israeli blockade, prompting Senator Chris Van Hollen to accuse the US of complicity. A US-backed private aid plan is criticized by the UN for lacking impartiality. International leaders urge Israel to lift the blockade, while the WHO...
