Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was laid to rest with her husband on Saturday, weeks after they were killed in a politically motivated attack at their home. Authorities say the suspect, who also targeted other lawmakers, posed as a law enforcement officer to carry out the shootings. The attack, which left two others injured, prompted Minnesota’s largest manhunt. Thousands mourned Hortman, who was the … Continue reading Joe Biden, Kamala Harris among attendees as slain Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman laid to rest

Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim vowed not to be intimidated after Czech intelligence revealed Chinese diplomats planned to stage a car collision during her visit to Prague in March 2024. Czech officials said the plot, coordinated from the Chinese embassy, aimed to “demonstratively confront” her but was stopped in the planning stage. Taiwan condemned the actions as a serious threat to Hsiao’s safety and demanded … Continue reading China ‘planned car collision’ during Taiwan vice-president’s visit to Prague

After the apparent victory of Zohran Mamdani in New York’s Democratic mayoral primary, the Instagram account of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee—who died last year—was seen liking a congratulatory post, highlighting a growing trend of social media activity from accounts of deceased lawmakers. Other examples include the late Rep. Sylvester Turner’s account changing its profile picture and posting after his death, and Rep. Gerry … Continue reading Dead members of Congress can’t stop posting on social media

Elon Musk blasted the Senate’s large domestic policy bill on Saturday, calling it “utterly insane” and “destructive” for raising taxes on clean energy projects like solar, batteries, wind, geothermal, and nuclear. He argued it would kill millions of jobs and harm U.S. competitiveness while subsidizing coal for steel production. The bill, backed by President Trump, has fueled a public feud between Musk and Trump after … Continue reading Elon Musk rips into ‘utterly insane’ Trump-backed megabill

The White House plans to limit intelligence sharing with Congress after an early assessment of U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites leaked, a senior official confirmed. The administration will reduce what it posts on CAPNET, the classified system for lawmakers. The move, criticized by Democrats as an attempt to hide facts, comes ahead of a Senate briefing on the strikes. The leak revealed the strikes … Continue reading White House to limit intelligence sharing with Congress after leak of early Iran report

Pope Leo XIV on Friday renewed his call for unity in the Catholic Church, urging priests to work closely with their superiors and be models of reconciliation in a divided world. During a special Holy Year week for clergy in Rome, he hosted meetings, ordained 32 new priests at St. Peter’s Basilica, and sent a written message to priests worldwide. Leo emphasized humility over perfection, … Continue reading Pope Leo XIV appeals for unity within the Catholic Church

Oslo police have charged Marius Borg Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, with rape, sexual assault, and bodily harm following a months-long investigation involving a “double-digit” number of alleged victims. The charges include one count of rape involving intercourse, two counts without intercourse, four sexual assaults, and two cases of bodily harm. Høiby has cooperated with police but denies most allegations, especially … Continue reading Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape, sexual assault and bodily harm

New York Mayor Eric Adams launched his re-election campaign Thursday, announcing he will run as an independent after skipping the Democratic primary, where democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the party’s nomination. Adams positioned himself as a “blue-collar” alternative to Mamdani’s progressive agenda, criticizing him as a “silver spoon socialist.” Business leaders, alarmed by Mamdani’s proposals like rent freezes and higher taxes on the wealthy, may … Continue reading New York: Adams launches re-election bid after Mamdani’s surprise primary showing

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced he’s running for a third term in 2026, even as speculation grows about a possible 2028 presidential bid. In his announcement video, the Democratic governor pledged to fight for affordability and freedoms while criticizing Donald Trump’s administration. Pritzker, a billionaire heir and vocal Trump critic, is considered the clear favorite in the deep-blue state. While he’s downplayed presidential ambitions, his … Continue reading Pritzker launches campaign for 3rd term as Illinois governor