President Trump announced Thursday that he has ordered the Commerce Department to begin work on a new census, stating that illegal immigrants will not be included in the count. In a Truth Social post, he emphasized the need for a “highly accurate” census using data from the 2024 election. The move could impact congressional representation and electoral votes, as census data is used for apportionment, … Continue reading Trump orders work on new census, says people in US illegally will not be counted

Wealthy businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr was sworn in Thursday as head of Haiti’s transitional presidential council, tasked with restoring order amid deep crisis. His appointment marks the first time private sector figures lead both the presidency and prime minister roles. The move comes as powerful gang leader Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier threatened to overthrow the government, urging Haitians to support his armed group, NPR has reported. The … Continue reading Haiti inaugurates new leadership as gangs threaten to overthrow the government

President Trump will host a signing ceremony at the White House tomorrow for a U.S.-brokered peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, aiming to end decades of conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The deal includes a major economic component: Armenia will allow the creation of a 43.5-km transit corridor, named the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity,” connecting Azerbaijan to Turkey through its territory. The … Continue reading Trump to oversee Armenia-Azerbaijan peace accord on Friday

Donald Trump has said he’s willing to meet with Vladimir Putin even if the Russian president refuses to meet with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, contradicting earlier reports that a U.S.-Russia summit would require such a meeting first. The potential Trump-Putin summit, reportedly being prepared by both sides, has raised concerns in Kyiv and across Europe, where leaders insist Ukraine must be part of any talks affecting … Continue reading Trump says he will meet Putin despite Kremlin’s refusal to talk to Kyiv

Former President Donald Trump has threatened a federal takeover of Washington, D.C., following an attempted carjacking involving Edward Coristine, a Department of Government Efficiency staffer, and his partner. Two 15-year-olds were arrested in the attack, and police say more suspects are being sought. Trump cited rising crime and called for tougher penalties for minors, despite data showing violent crime in D.C. is down 26% from … Continue reading Trump threatens federal control of D.C. following attack on administration staffer

A growing number of House Republicans from blue states are speaking out against their party’s mid-decade redistricting efforts, fearing they could lose their own seats. Their opposition marks a break with Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Trump, who support GOP-led map redraws in states like Texas to gain more House seats. Reps. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.), Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), and Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) have criticized … Continue reading Trump and Johnson face escalating GOP revolt on redistricting

Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton are among several high-profile figures subpoenaed by a U.S. congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein. Led by Republican James Comer, the House Oversight Committee is seeking testimony and documents related to Epstein’s sex trafficking case and the federal government’s handling of it. Other subpoenaed individuals include former U.S. Attorneys General and FBI directors. Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify … Continue reading Clintons subpoenaed to testify in congressional Epstein investigation

Conor McGregor has officially announced his bid to become the next president of Ireland, just days after losing an appeal in a civil rape case. In a social media post, the former UFC champion criticized Ireland’s election rules as barriers to democratic participation and launched a petition to change the nomination process so he can appear on the ballot. McGregor, who has no political experience, … Continue reading Conor McGregor launches campaign to become Ireland’s president

Top Democrats are escalating their response to a Trump-backed push to redraw Texas’ congressional map, which could give Republicans up to five new House seats and potentially secure a GOP majority in 2026. Over 50 Texas Democrats fled the state to block the vote, while GOP leaders threaten fines and legal action. In response, Democratic governors in California, New York, and Illinois are launching aggressive … Continue reading Democrats go nuclear in redistricting arms race