US President Donald Trump said that peace talks between Washington and Tehran are continuing at a “rapid pace,” even as tensions remain high. He made the statement on Truth Social after earlier remarks suggesting the negotiations were dragging on and becoming “very boring.” The two sides are working on a framework agreement to extend a ceasefire that has been in place since April 8 and … Continue reading Trump says talks with Iran continue ‘at a rapid pace’

Hungary’s new Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced plans to amend the constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok after he refused to resign. Magyar, who won a landslide election and now holds a two-thirds parliamentary majority, accuses Sulyok of serving the interests of former leader Viktor Orbán. Sulyok, appointed in 2024 and backed by Orbán’s party, insists he will serve his full term and says … Continue reading Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president

Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, say they will force repeated votes this week to challenge a Trump-backed “weaponization” legal relief fund. The fund, created through a settlement involving a dropped lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, is intended to compensate people the administration describes as victims of political “lawfare,” but critics call it a potential “slush fund.” Democrats argue it could include payouts to controversial figures, … Continue reading Schumer says Democrats will force Senate votes to block Trump’s DOJ ‘lawfare’ fund

United States Congress returns from recess this week to address unfinished legislative business, including a stalled GOP funding package for immigration enforcement agencies. Republicans previously scrapped the plan after internal divisions erupted over a controversial $1.776 billion Justice Department “anti-weaponization” fund tied to claims of legal system abuse. The proposal has split Republicans, drawn strong Democratic opposition, and sparked concerns about who could receive payouts, including … Continue reading Congress returns with GOP agenda stalled over DOJ’s “anti-weaponization” fund

The UK government is set to publish a second major batch of documents on Monday related to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US. The release follows a parliamentary order requiring disclosure, though some material may be withheld or redacted on national security or legal grounds. Mandelson was dismissed last year after further revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting … Continue reading Second batch of Mandelson files to be published on Monday

Former Vice President Mike Pence said there is “clearly” an effort to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, pointing to recent White House statements and actions he believes shift blame away from rioters. He criticized a White House timeline that he said wrongly blamed Capitol Police and Democrats for the attack, as well as online messaging praising President Donald Trump’s handling … Continue reading Pence: There’s ‘clearly’ been an effort to ‘rewrite’ Jan. 6 history

Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran does not trust the United States and will not accept any agreement unless Iran’s rights are fully guaranteed. His comments came as reports suggested President Donald Trump had sent Iran a tougher revised proposal amid ongoing nuclear negotiations. The talks remain stalled over major disagreements, including Iran’s nuclear program and U.S. demands to prevent weapon development and … Continue reading Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens terms

Millions of Colombians voted in a presidential election that is headed to a runoff between far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and far-left Senator Iván Cepeda. With most votes counted, de la Espriella led the first round with about 44% and Cepeda followed closely with about 41%, while other candidates trailed far behind. The campaign has been dominated by concerns over violence, drug trafficking, and … Continue reading Colombian presidential election headed for runoff

The White House physician said President Donald Trump is in “excellent health” and fully fit to perform his duties following his latest medical exam at Walter Reed, his third in-person checkup in 13 months. The report stated that his cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and cognitive tests were all normal, including a perfect score on a cognitive screening. Doctors noted he is being treated for cholesterol and … Continue reading Trump in ‘excellent health’ after latest checkup, president’s physician says