The government shutdown, now entering its third week, shows no signs of resolution as Democrats and Republicans continue to blame each other. Vice President JD Vance criticized Democrats’ approach as “hostage-taking,” while Senate votes on a funding measure have repeatedly failed to reach the 60-vote threshold. Democrats insist they will not support reopening the government without extending health insurance tax credits. Meanwhile, the Trump administration … Continue reading Government shutdown poised to enter a third week as Congress remains at stalemate

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed universities to give descendants of slaves special consideration in admissions, saying it was unnecessary because colleges already have that authority. The veto is viewed as a setback for reparations efforts. The bill, proposed by Democratic Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, would have permitted but not required institutions to provide such preferences. Newsom also vetoed other reparations-related … Continue reading Gavin Newsom Vetoes ‘Unnecessary’ California Reparations Bill 

Former presidential nominee Mitt Romney said his family is “heartbroken” after his sister-in-law, Carrie Elizabeth Romney, died in Valencia, California, on Friday at age 64. Authorities found her body near a shopping mall parking garage, but it is currently unclear whether she jumped or fell from the multi-story structure. Foul play does not appear to be involved, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office … Continue reading Mitt Romney speaks out after sister-in-law found dead near Los Angeles garage

World leaders gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to sign a Gaza ceasefire deal, with U.S. President Donald Trump and mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye leading the talks. Trump emphasized rebuilding Gaza as a hub of development while insisting the territory must be demilitarized, framing reconstruction around Israeli security concerns. The deal was welcomed cautiously, as Israeli attacks killed at least 67,869 people and left … Continue reading World leaders gather in Egypt for signing of Gaza ceasefire deal

President Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a Knesset address, downplaying the corruption charges against him while praising his leadership. Despite Netanyahu’s general unpopularity and public calls for his resignation over security failures, recent events like the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release have improved his standing. Trump has previously pushed for Netanyahu’s trial to be canceled, likening it … Continue reading Trump urges pardon for Netanyahu during Gaza address to Knesset

President Trump is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday to discuss weapons supplies, including whether the U.S. should provide long-range Tomahawk missiles. Zelensky confirmed the visit and said he will propose a series of steps, meet defense companies, and possibly hold talks with lawmakers; a Ukrainian delegation has already departed for the U.S. He and Trump have been … Continue reading Trump, Zelensky to discuss Tomahawks for Ukraine at White House Friday

North Carolina Republican leaders announced plans to vote next week on redrawing the state’s U.S. House districts, responding to President Trump’s call to secure more GOP seats and counter Democratic efforts. The state’s current map, enacted in 2023, gave Republicans 10 of 14 seats in 2024, up from a 7-7 split under the 2022 map. Only the 1st District, held by Democrat Don Davis, remains … Continue reading North Carolina GOP announce plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country after weeks of protests led by young demonstrators, marking the second recent government toppled amid global Gen Z unrest. Opposition leader Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko confirmed that Rajoelina left on Sunday after army units defected to join the protesters, though his current location remains undisclosed. In a Facebook address, Rajoelina said he moved to a safe location to protect … Continue reading Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests, officials say

Former Presidents Joe Biden and Bill Clinton publicly praised President Donald Trump on Monday for brokering the Gaza peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Biden said he was “deeply grateful and relieved” that the last hostages had been freed, crediting Trump and his team for helping secure the renewed ceasefire. Clinton echoed that sentiment, thanking Trump, Qatar, and other regional actors for keeping negotiations on … Continue reading Biden, Clinton praise Trump for Gaza peace deal

President Donald Trump is receiving rare bipartisan praise for brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which included the release of 20 hostages. Speaking before the Knesset in Jerusalem and en route to a peace summit in Egypt, Trump’s success is being hailed as a major foreign policy achievement of his second term. Former GOP rivals Nikki Haley and Mike Pence, who once criticized Trump’s … Continue reading Trump draws praise from more than just MAGA as Israeli hostages return home

All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza have been released and returned to Israel under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, marking a pivotal moment after two years of war. Under the same agreement, Hamas is set to return the bodies of 28 deceased hostages still in Gaza. In exchange, Israel has begun freeing 250 Palestinian prisoners serving long or life sentences, along with more than 1,700 … Continue reading All living hostages freed from Gaza as Trump addresses Israeli parliament