President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a planned bipartisan housing bill signing ceremony on Capitol Hill after posting that he would not sign the legislation unless Congress first passed his voter ID proposal, the SAVE America Act. The decision came just as Republican leaders were preparing to promote the housing measure as a key affordability win, leaving them to scramble after the reversal. A subsequent lunch … Continue reading Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, in latest sign of tension with his party

President Donald Trump used the opening of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall as a celebration of both America’s upcoming 250th birthday and his own leadership, declaring that “America is back” and praising his administration’s accomplishments. The event, part of a 16-day exposition tied to the Freedom 250 initiative, featured military displays, performances, and patriotic spectacle, though it faced criticism after some … Continue reading Trump kicks off the Great American State Fair after musical acts pulled out

President Donald Trump’s meeting with Republican senators turned tense after disagreements over a War Powers Resolution and related legislation on Iran, with sources saying he raised his voice and clashed with Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. The discussion focused heavily on U.S. military authority, Iran policy, and a recent Senate resolution aimed at limiting presidential war powers, which some Republicans supported alongside Democrats. Trump criticized … Continue reading Trump has testy meeting with GOP senators, telling Cassidy at one point to sit down

European leaders, including Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and Poland, say they want to send a strong message of support for Ukraine at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Friedrich Merz said the goal is to signal to Russia that Ukraine remains strong, with continued military, economic, and energy-sector support pledged. The leaders agreed to maintain pressure on Russia through sanctions and to strengthen European … Continue reading Top European leaders vow ‘strong’ support for Ukraine ahead of NATO summit

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at advancing U.S. leadership in quantum computing and strengthening related cybersecurity systems. One order launches a national effort to build a powerful quantum computer within the next five years, while the other directs federal agencies to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography by 2031. The administration says the initiative will boost domestic supply chains, expand workforce training, and accelerate research … Continue reading Trump signs executive orders to ‘supercharge’ quantum computing

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored a major political victory as all three of his endorsed congressional candidates advanced to the general election, unseating two incumbent Democrats. The wins came in competitive New York House primaries, highlighting growing influence from the mayor’s progressive wing of the party. In other races, Republican businessman Anthony Constantino secured the GOP nomination for New York’s 21st District with backing … Continue reading Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York’s Democratic primary

Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte has begun a controversial shake-up of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, including layoffs that critics say are being carried out without proper review. Appointed by President Trump with no prior intelligence experience, Pulte has reportedly focused cuts on staff at the National Counterterrorism Center, raising concerns from lawmakers and former intelligence officials. Democrats and some … Continue reading Pulte’s first days in office set off alarms with lawmakers

Germany plans to gradually raise its retirement age to about 70 by the early 2090s under reforms backed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz to stabilize the country’s pension system. An expert commission recommended linking retirement age to life expectancy, expanding pension contributions, and investing part of the system in stock markets. The proposals aim to address pressures from Germany’s rapidly aging population, which is increasing the … Continue reading Merz backs plans to raise Germany’s retirement age to 70 in pension changes

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, to reassure allies about a new U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending regional hostilities. The deal, negotiated after recent diplomatic talks, proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions, and continuing negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Gulf states remain concerned that the agreement does not fully address Iran’s missile program and … Continue reading Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran deal