Democratic Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw won the special election for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, defeating Republican Stewart Whitson. The Associated Press called the race at 7:36 p.m. Eastern time, confirming Walkinshaw’s decisive victory. The seat was previously held by Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, who passed away in May after representing the district for over 15 years. Before his death, Connolly endorsed Walkinshaw and his … Continue reading Democrats add 1 more vote in Congress after Virginia special election

The Missouri House voted 90-65 to approve a new congressional map that would likely eliminate a Democratic-controlled US House seat. The proposed map aims to give Republicans control of seven out of eight House seats in the state, with the Missouri Senate expected to vote on it by the end of the week. Missouri joins several other Republican-led states, including Ohio, Florida, Indiana, and South … Continue reading Missouri House approves new US House maps that seek to erase a Democratic seat

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the new prime minister, replacing François Bayrou just a day after a vote of confidence led to Bayrou’s ousting. Lecornu, 39, previously served as armed forces minister, where he focused on France’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and is now tasked with consulting political parties to adopt the nation’s next budget. Bayrou’s government fell after … Continue reading Macron names ally Sébastien Lecornu as new French PM

At a BRICS summit on Monday, India urged fellow members to address growing trade imbalances, noting its largest deficits are with BRICS partners themselves. Representing India, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted record trade gaps with China and Russia, stressing the need for solutions to boost Indian exports. The call came as BRICS leaders united against U.S. President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs, which Brazil labeled … Continue reading India urges BRICS to tackle deficits as bloc rallies against U.S. tariffs

Norway’s Labour Party has retained power but will rely on a complex “tutti-frutti” coalition that includes the Greens, Red Party, Socialist Left, and Centre Party to secure a parliamentary majority. The surge of the populist Progress Party, which doubled its vote share and became a formidable opposition force, reflects growing polarization in Norwegian politics. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will now need to navigate this … Continue reading Norway’s Labour Clings to Power via “Tutti-Frutti” Coalition Amid Populist Surge

Thailand’s Supreme Court ruled that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in prison, rejecting his six-month hospitalization as time served because it was deemed unlawful. The court found that Thaksin was not seriously ill and likely prolonged his hospital stay to avoid incarceration. Thaksin accepted the decision, stating that he still retains the freedom of thought to benefit the country. This is … Continue reading Thailand’s Supreme Court Rejects Hospital Stay as Time Served, Jails Thaksin

French President Emmanuel Macron must now appoint his fifth prime minister in less than two years following the collapse of François Bayrou’s government. Bayrou was toppled after losing a confidence vote 364–194 amid backlash over stringent deficit-reduction measures. Macron faces the challenge of choosing a successor capable of bridging parliamentary divides and securing approval for the 2026 budget. Potential replacements include Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu … Continue reading Macron Scrambles for Fifth Prime Minister as France’s Government Collapses

President Trump announced that the Department of Education will soon issue new guidance to protect the right to prayer in public schools. He spoke at the Museum of the Bible, emphasizing threats to religious liberty in education. He criticized anti-religious sentiment and said some students feel punished for expressing their faith. He did not provide specifics on the measures but reaffirmed a commitment to “bring … Continue reading Trump Orders DOE to Reinforce Right to Prayer in Public Schools