House Republicans face internal divisions over President Trump's legislative package, jeopardizing its passage. Disagreements center on Medicaid overhaul and SALT deductions, with hardliners and moderates expressing concerns. Speaker Mike Johnson needs to secure near-unanimous GOP support to avoid Senate failure. Despite late-night negotiations and internal bickering, Johnson...
Mexico's security chief confirmed that 17 family members of Ovidio Guzmán López, son of former Sinaloa Cartel leader "El Chapo," crossed into the U.S. last week. This followed Guzmán López's 2023 extradition and apparent negotiations with U.S. authorities. The crossing was reportedly part of a plea deal to...
President Trump announced a shift in US Middle East policy during a Saudi Arabian speech, declaring an end to nation-building and intervention. He criticized past US involvement, stating that intervention often worsened situations. Trump urged the region to determine its own future, a statement met with applause. ...
A new book by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson alleges that some of President Biden's Cabinet members doubted his ability to handle 2 a.m. emergencies by the end of his presidency. The book, "Original Sin," claims Biden's inner circle limited access, filtering information and potentially influencing his...
President Trump hosted over 30 US business leaders, including executives from major banks, AI firms, and defense contractors, for lunch in Saudi Arabia. The event, part of Trump's Middle East tour, aimed to foster networking opportunities with Saudi investors and demonstrate support for American industry. The lunch followed...
The EU General Court ruled that the European Commission wrongly denied the release of text messages between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla concerning Covid-19 vaccine contracts. The court found the Commission's explanation for non-disclosure implausible, citing inconsistent information and a failure to prove...
California faces a $12 billion budget shortfall, adding to a previous $27.3 billion deficit. Governor Gavin Newsom attributes the shortfall partly to President Trump's tariffs, alongside state overspending. To address the crisis, Newsom's revised budget proposes cuts to healthcare for undocumented immigrants, weight loss treatments, and overtime for...
South Carolina's Supreme Court upheld the state's six-week abortion ban, interpreting the law's vague definition of 'fetal heartbeat' based on legislative intent. Despite medical ambiguity, the court found that both proponents and opponents consistently understood the law to prohibit abortions after six weeks. Planned Parenthood and other opponents argue...
President Trump concluded a visit to Qatar, receiving a warm welcome from Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. The Emir gifted Trump a luxury jetliner. Trump praised the Emir's efforts in mediating regional conflicts and expressed eagerness for continued cooperation, describing the Emir as a friend and great...
US Senator Lindsey Graham will brief European leaders in Antalya on Thursday about his proposed sanctions against Russia. These sanctions, aimed at crippling the Russian economy, are seen by Europeans as crucial to persuading Vladimir Putin to negotiate with Ukraine. While Trump initially supported Putin's call for talks,...
