President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court after it rejected his administration’s effort to restrict mail-in voting for the 2026 midterm elections. Trump said the justices who ruled against him were not the people he had expected when he nominated them and specifically praised Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, who dissented. The administration had sought to give the U.S. Postal Service a larger role … Continue reading Trump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots

Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon appeared together at a Washington, D.C., event calling for greater restrictions on the development of artificial intelligence. Sanders warned that advanced AI could surpass human control and said he plans to introduce legislation banning the development of “superintelligent” AI. Bannon also called for limits on AI while emphasizing national security and restrictions on the transfer of technology and knowledge between … Continue reading Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon call for curbs on AI

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has backed Saudi Arabia’s calls for safe and unrestricted navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait. During a meeting in Cairo, Sisi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also discussed strengthening regional security and pursuing a political solution to the conflict in Yemen. The talks come as Yemen’s Houthi rebels have captured key coastal areas, including the port … Continue reading Egypt’s el-Sisi meets MBS, backs Saudi call for secure Red Sea navigation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has canceled his planned trip to New York next week to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The decision comes as his government faces growing political uncertainty following elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin. Merz was originally scheduled to address the U.N. General Assembly and receive the Henry Kissinger Prize on September 22. His cancellation allows him to remain in Berlin … Continue reading Merz to cancel UN trip amid party infighting

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will pursue a closer security and economic relationship with the European Union as it seeks to diversify trade and reduce reliance on the United States. Speaking at Canada’s first Investment Summit, Carney promoted the country as a destination for global investment and announced new incentives to encourage business spending. The Canadian government said the summit generated nearly C$500 … Continue reading Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique security and economic alliance’ with EU

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run. Newsom said competing against Harris, who is also from California, would create unnecessary conflict and waste voters’ time. Although Newsom has not committed to a presidential campaign, he has been building a national profile and criticizing President Donald Trump. Harris has also not … Continue reading Gavin Newsom says he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time in three months following hospitalization after a fall at his home. The 84-year-old senator later revealed that he had briefly lost consciousness from the fall and was also treated for mild pneumonia. McConnell appeared in a wheelchair and spoke slowly to reporters, saying he had returned to work on a farm … Continue reading McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization