On Tuesday, Democrats blocked Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Katie Britt’s IVF Protection Act through unanimous consent, mirroring a similar dispute from June. Cruz criticized the Democrats’ opposition as a “show vote,” accusing them of using the issue for political gain. Sen. Patty Murray, a key sponsor of the Democratic Right to IVF Act, argued that the GOP bill fails to address major threats to … Continue reading Democrats block Cruz attempt to pass GOP IVF bill

In a Tuesday interview with the National Association of Black Journalists, Vice President Kamala Harris largely adhered to prepared talking points and avoided diverging from the Biden administration’s positions. Addressing contentious issues like the Gaza conflict and reparations, Harris focused on abortion rights and condemned former President Donald Trump’s claims about Haitian immigrants. She also reaffirmed her support for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war … Continue reading Harris refuses to veer off script in her second high-profile interview

In an opinion piece for The Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump Jr. criticized the Biden administration for its potential approval of long-range missiles for Ukraine, arguing that it risks escalating the conflict with Russia. They emphasized that this move could be seen as an act of war by Russia, echoing Putin’s warnings about NATO’s involvement. The opinion comes amid reports that Biden might … Continue reading Trump Jr., RFK Jr. warn Biden against long-range missiles for Ukraine

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party suffered a significant defeat in a Montreal by-election, losing a seat it had held for decades to the Bloc Québécois. This is the second major election loss for the Liberals in three months and may intensify calls for Trudeau’s resignation. The result highlights declining Liberal support, even in strongholds, and comes ahead of the next general election expected in … Continue reading Trudeau Faces Pressure To Quit After Party Loses Long-Held Parliament Seat

Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her efforts to reduce irregular migration during a press conference in Rome. He noted a 60% decrease in sea arrivals to Italy since 2022 and expressed a desire to learn from Meloni’s hardline immigration policies, which include plans to send asylum seekers rescued at sea to Albania while their claims are processed. … Continue reading UK’s Starmer heaps praise on ‘remarkable’ Meloni

Thierry Breton, France’s European commissioner, has resigned, citing “questionable governance” under EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. Breton, who managed the EU’s single market and industrial policy, announced his departure via a post on X, criticizing von der Leyen for asking France to withdraw his nomination for a second term without direct discussion. His resignation adds to the turmoil surrounding the formation of von der … Continue reading France’s European commissioner resigns amid row with von der Leyen

A televised mayoral debate in São Paulo, Brazil, turned chaotic when candidate José Luiz Datena, a TV presenter, struck his opponent Pablo Marçal with a chair after Marçal taunted him about a previous threat to hit him. This confrontation stemmed from Marçal’s mention of a past sexual harassment complaint against Datena, which had been withdrawn but later alleged intimidation. Following the incident, Datena was expelled … Continue reading Brazilian mayoral candidate hits opponent with a chair during live debate