President Donald Trump warned that fighting with Iran could continue for an extended period, saying Tehran’s military capabilities would gradually weaken under continued U.S. strikes. Trump said Iran still has some ability to retaliate despite major losses to its military forces and admitted he is less confident about reaching a diplomatic agreement. The comments came after renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets following attacks … Continue reading Trump warns Iran fighting isn’t over as he vows US will ‘win’ as talks fade

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has restored voting rights for more than 66,000 residents who completed their criminal sentences. The move allows former criminal Virginians to participate in upcoming elections. Spanberger’s administration also introduced a streamlined online process for others seeking restoration of their voting rights. The changes reverse additional requirements added under the previous administration, MS NOW has reported. The decision highlights the ongoing national … Continue reading Virginia governor restores voting rights for thousands of formerly incarcerated people

President Donald Trump backed away from a proposal to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, saying sharing the technology would be too risky. Trump said the U.S. is still discussing the idea but wants to protect advanced weapons technology that could potentially be used against American interests in the future. The decision could disappoint Kyiv, which has sought greater access to air defense systems … Continue reading Trump backtracks from promise to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles

Canadian taxpayers spent at least $539,575 on RCMP security for Prince Harry during his visits to Canada between 2014 and 2020, according to newly released documents. The costs covered trips related to the Invictus Games and visits to see Meghan Markle before and after their relationship became public. The amount was higher than previous estimates and exceeded security expenses for other internationally protected visitors during … Continue reading Prince Harry cost Canadian taxpayers $539M for security: Report

Peru’s constitutional court has overturned former President Ollanta Humala’s 15-year prison sentence for corruption, declaring the criminal proceedings against him invalid. Humala had been convicted of receiving illegal campaign funds from Odebrecht and former Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez, allegations he denied as political persecution. He was released from prison in Lima after the court ruling, while his wife Nadine Heredia, who was also convicted, remains … Continue reading Peru’s ex-president leaves jail after 15-year jail term for corruption overturned

President Donald Trump launched the “Freedom Haulers Initiative,” a program aimed at helping military veterans transition into trucking jobs while removing commercial drivers who are in the country illegally or do not meet federal requirements. The initiative allows qualified veterans with military driving experience to bypass parts of the commercial driver’s license process and provides faster training for others. Trump and administration officials said the … Continue reading Trump promotes Freedom Haulers Initiative to fast-track military veterans into trucking jobs

Former White House Coronavirus Task Force coordinator Deborah Birx said public frustration over the government’s COVID-19 response remains high after Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Senate hearing. Birx said Americans still want answers about whether pandemic policies properly balanced protecting lives with preserving livelihoods. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during the hearing, refusing to answer questions from lawmakers about his pandemic guidance. Republicans criticized Fauci’s … Continue reading Birx says ‘persistent anger’ over COVID response evident after Fauci hearing