Hungary has announced it will block a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine until Kyiv resumes oil shipments via the Druzhba pipeline, citing violations of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said. The pipeline, damaged in a January drone attack, halted Russian oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia, which rely on Druzhba for their remaining EU refineries. To address the shortfall, Hungary plans … Continue reading Hungary to block 90 billion euro EU loan to Ukraine in Russian oil dispute

FCC Chair Brendan Carr has urged broadcasters to air “patriotic, pro-America content” as part of a voluntary “Pledge America Campaign” ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The initiative encourages programming that promotes civic education, national pride, and U.S. history, including public service announcements, historical specials, music by American composers, or recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance. Critics argue the campaign risks government overreach into media … Continue reading FCC’s Carr urges broadcasters to air ‘patriotic, pro-America’ content

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s broad global tariffs in a 6-3 decision, ruling that the president cannot unilaterally impose taxes, which belong constitutionally to Congress. Trump reacted angrily, calling some justices “disloyal” and threatening foreign influence without evidence, while pledging to pursue a new 10% global tariff under a rarely used law. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the majority that Trump’s … Continue reading Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, sparking fierce pushback

At least a dozen Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address, opting instead to attend a “People’s State of the Union” rally on the National Mall organized by progressive groups MoveOn and MeidasTouch. The event is billed as counterprogramming to Trump’s speech, highlighting everyday Americans affected by his policies. Lawmakers skipping the address include Sens. Ed Markey, Jeff Merkley, … Continue reading At least 12 Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Trump’s State of the Union address

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection after declaring martial law on December 3, 2024, which plunged the country into political chaos. Armed soldiers attempted to storm the National Assembly, but lawmakers and citizens successfully blocked them, forcing Yoon to reverse course within six hours. Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun received a 30-year sentence, while … Continue reading Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection

Donald Trump signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to protect domestic production of glyphosate-based herbicides such as Roundup and the phosphorus used to make them, framing the move as vital to national and food security. The order also grants legal immunity to producers complying with it, as Bayer faces tens of thousands of U.S. lawsuits alleging its glyphosate products cause cancer—claims the … Continue reading Trump order seeks to protect weedkiller at center of barrage of lawsuits

Donald Trump convened the first meeting of his newly formed Board of Peace in Washington, focusing on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire and broader global conflict resolution. He said members from at least 40 countries pledged $7 billion for Gaza reconstruction, while announcing a $10 billion U.S. commitment to the initiative. Trump described the board as a cornerstone of his second-term legacy and … Continue reading Trump vows $10 billion from U.S. for his Board of Peace as he leans into global role

Donald Trump said he will direct the Defense Department to begin releasing government files related to aliens, UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena, citing strong public interest. His move follows comments by Barack Obama on a podcast suggesting that while extraterrestrial life may statistically exist, there is no evidence aliens have visited Earth. Obama later clarified online that he saw no proof of extraterrestrial contact during … Continue reading Trump Orders Release of UFO Government Files