President Emmanuel Macron condemned the brutal stabbing death of a Muslim worshipper at a mosque in southern France, stating that racism and religious hate have no place in the country. The attacker, who remains at large, filmed the victim after stabbing him up to 50 times while shouting insults at Islam. The victim, a young Malian man, was discovered later by other worshippers. The suspect, … Continue reading France is ‘no place’ for racism and hate, says Macron after murder of Muslim in mosque

Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, was buried Saturday at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome, following a funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica and a procession through the city. Known for his outreach to the poor, his minimalist burial reflects this commitment. Francis is the first pope in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican and the first at Santa … Continue reading Pope Francis funeral updates: Pope Francis laid to rest after historic funeral in front of 250,000

Senator Bernie Sanders denied rumors that he and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are planning to start a third political party but criticized Democrats for lacking a clear vision for the future. He emphasized the need for a stronger focus on improving the standard of living for younger generations and advocated for policies like a higher minimum wage, campaign finance reform, and healthcare system repairs. Sanders also … Continue reading Bernie Sanders denies he, AOC are starting a third party but scolds Democrats for ‘lack of vision’

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized fellow Democrats at the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, accusing them of not doing enough to oppose President Trump and failing to prioritize the struggles of working families. He condemned Democrats for listening to “know-nothing political types” and for blaming party losses on progressive causes like defending Black people, trans kids, and immigrants. Pritzker also called for … Continue reading JB Pritzker calls out ‘do-nothing’ Democrats for failing to push back against Trump

President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson have rejected a proposed tax increase on millionaires, dismissing it as harmful and contrary to Republican values. Some GOP lawmakers had floated the idea to offset the cost of Trump’s costly legislative agenda and prevent rising deficits. Trump argued higher taxes would drive the wealthy out of the country, while Johnson reaffirmed the party’s opposition to tax hikes, … Continue reading Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson shoot down millionaire tax hike

President Trump plans to sign a memorandum targeting foreign donations in U.S. elections, with a focus on the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue. Republicans allege the platform is vulnerable to foreign interference, while Democrats call the move a baseless political attack. ActBlue denies any wrongdoing, citing strict compliance with donation laws and enhanced security measures. The Justice Department and Attorney General Pam Bondi are expected to … Continue reading Trump Takes Aim at ActBlue

Former President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for rejecting peace talks over Russia’s annexation of Crimea, calling Zelenskyy’s stance “very harmful” to ending the war. Trump said negotiations with Zelenskyy have been tougher than with Putin and paused U.S. military aid after a heated Oval Office clash. Zelenskyy maintains that giving up Crimea violates Ukraine’s constitution. Peace efforts have faltered, with U.S. officials … Continue reading Trump slams Zelenskyy for rejecting Ukraine-Russia negotiations, saying a deal was ‘very close’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s historic visit to South Africa marked a major diplomatic breakthrough, aiming to counter Russia’s growing influence in Africa and repair previously strained ties. The visit — Zelensky’s first to Africa since taking office — was cut short after a Russian airstrike on Kyiv, but included key talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa on peace and trade. Ramaphosa framed the meeting as part … Continue reading South Africa and Ukraine woo each other – as relationships with Trump turn sour