Pete Hegseth is appealing a judge’s ruling that blocks him from punishing Democratic Senator Mark Kelly for appearing in a video urging troops not to follow unlawful orders. The Justice Department will ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to review the Feb. 12 decision by Judge Richard Leon, who ruled that Kelly’s First Amendment rights were violated and that the Pentagon’s actions threatened the liberties of military retirees. Kelly … Continue reading Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly’s punishment for call to resist unlawful orders

Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union of his second term, celebrating what he called a “turnaround for the ages” in the U.S., highlighting economic growth, lower inflation, energy independence, and tax relief for working families. Trump spotlighted guests whose lives were positively affected by his policies, including a homeschooling mother, while also honoring military heroes, first responders, and Olympic athletes with medals and … Continue reading Trump hails ‘turnaround for the ages’ in record-long SOTU speech

Hours before Donald Trump’s State of the Union, Senator Marco Rubio briefed top U.S. lawmakers on Iran amid the largest U.S. deployment of aircraft and warships to the Middle East since 2003. Trump warned that Iran would never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and claimed Tehran was working on ballistic missiles capable of reaching the U.S., while asserting he preferred a diplomatic solution. U.S.-Iran nuclear talks are scheduled for … Continue reading Marco Rubio briefs US lawmakers on Iran

Claudia Sheinbaum is considering legal action after Elon Musk suggested on X that she was connected to drug cartels following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera, “El Mencho.” Musk’s post claimed Sheinbaum was “saying what her cartel bosses tell her to say” without providing evidence. Sheinbaum said government lawyers are reviewing the matter, though U.S. defamation laws make suing Musk difficult, as she would need to prove he knowingly spread … Continue reading Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was once again escorted out of the House chamber during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union after holding up a sign reading “Black People Aren’t Apes!” in protest of a racist video Trump posted depicting the Obamas as apes. Despite efforts by Republican leaders to block the sign from view, Green continued to display it as Trump entered and addressed the chamber. … Continue reading Rep Al Green Tossed Out Of Trump SOTU

Mark Carney is traveling to India, Australia, and Japan to diversify Canada’s trade away from the United States. In Mumbai, he will meet Narendra Modi and business leaders, while in Canberra he will address both houses of Parliament and meet Anthony Albanese to discuss defense and AI. In Tokyo, Carney will meet Takaichi Sanae to discuss clean energy, critical minerals, and food security. The visits aim to boost non-U.S. exports and attract investment amid tensions with Donald Trump over tariffs and trade disputes, … Continue reading Canada’s PM Carney to travel to India, Australia and Japan

King Willem-Alexander swore in a new minority coalition government on Monday, appointing Rob Jetten as prime minister. Jetten, of the pro-EU D66 party, is the youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister in the Netherlands. His coalition includes the center-right Christian Democrats and right-wing VVD, but holds only 66 of 150 lower house seats and lacks a Senate majority, requiring opposition support for legislation. Jetten, first elected to parliament in 2017, previously served as … Continue reading Rob Jetten sworn in as youngest-ever Dutch prime minister