Former President Donald Trump announced he will vote for a Florida ballot measure, Amendment 3, which aims to legalize adult recreational marijuana use. Trump’s stance contrasts with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Republican leaders who oppose the measure. Trump supports ending arrests for small amounts of marijuana and advocates for smart regulations and research into medical marijuana. This position aligns with his past criminal … Continue reading Trump says he will vote to legalize adult recreational marijuana use in Florida

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard criticized former Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter, former Rep. Liz Cheney, for endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Gabbard argued that a vote for Harris is effectively a vote for Dick Cheney’s foreign policy, which she blames for Middle East conflicts. Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party and endorsed Trump, expressed outrage that Harris welcomed the Cheney endorsements, given the … Continue reading Tulsi Gabbard: Cheneys’ endorsements, Harris’s response ‘sickened me’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the GOP’s stopgap funding proposal as “unserious and unacceptable,” setting up a contentious vote in the House. Jeffries objected to Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan, which includes a six-month continuing resolution and the SAVE Act—Trump-backed legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. He argued for a shorter resolution to finalize funding before the end of the year and … Continue reading Jeffries slams House GOP’s government funding plan: ‘Unserious and unacceptable’

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Congressional appropriators to pass a regular defense funding bill before the inauguration of the new president, rather than relying on a six-month stopgap measure proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson. In his letter, Austin emphasized that a continuing resolution would harm U.S. national security and the Pentagon’s readiness, noting that it would be the second consecutive year of delayed funding. He … Continue reading Defense Secretary Austin tells Congress 6-month funding stopgap would be ‘devastating to our readiness’

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a critical September showdown over government spending amid a looming October 1 shutdown deadline. With pressures from the GOP’s hard-right flank and the broader House majority, Johnson must navigate a tricky balance between conservative demands and bipartisan cooperation. He has opted initially to push a conservative-friendly stopgap bill, which includes controversial measures like proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration, despite its … Continue reading Johnson’s future speakership could hinge on spending fight

With a September 30 deadline looming, Congress faces a critical debate to prevent a government shutdown. House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, have proposed a six-month stopgap measure linked to a controversial bill advocating stricter voter registration requirements, known as the SAVE Act. This proposal aims to extend funding while addressing Republican priorities but faces strong opposition from Democrats and skepticism within the GOP. … Continue reading Government shutdown looms as Congress faces funding fight

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for Islamic countries to form an alliance against what he described as Israel’s “growing threat of expansionism.” His comments followed reports that Israeli troops killed a Turkish-American woman participating in a protest against Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. Erdogan criticized Israel’s actions and warned of potential future aggression towards other regional countries. He also highlighted Turkey’s … Continue reading Erdogan seeks Islamic alliance against Israel

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed Italy’s strong support for Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky at the TEHA business forum on Lake Como. They discussed Ukraine’s plans for ending the war with Russia and future reconstruction efforts. Meloni emphasized Italy’s commitment to Ukraine as both a moral and national interest and highlighted the importance of continued Western support. She also noted that … Continue reading Italy’s Meloni pledges unwavering support for Ukraine after Zelensky talks