French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to Germany, the first by a French leader in 25 years, with a call to defend democracy against rising nationalism ahead of the European Parliament elections. At a democracy festival in Berlin, Macron warned of growing authoritarianism in major EU nations and stressed the importance of protecting democracy, alongside German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. He emphasized that recent … Continue reading In Berlin for state visit, Macron makes plea to defend democracy

Former President Donald Trump faced a hostile crowd at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, D.C., where he sought support from Libertarian voters. Despite being the first former president to address this group, Trump and his supporters were met with boos, heckling, and outbursts. Trump’s speech, where he urged Libertarians to join forces with Republicans to defeat President Joe Biden, was interrupted multiple times by … Continue reading Trump gives speech at Libertarian National Convention

If elected on July 4, Britain’s Conservative Party will implement mandatory national service for 18-year-olds, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced. The service would involve either volunteering one weekend a month for a year or joining the armed forces for a year, with 30,000 spots available. This proposal came after Labour leader Keir Starmer expressed support for 16 and 17-year-olds voting rights. The Conservatives trail Labour … Continue reading UK Conservatives pitch national service at 18

At a massive rally in the Bronx on Thursday, former President Donald Trump welcomed drill rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow on stage. Both rappers are charged as co-conspirators in a 2023 murder case and have pleaded not guilty. Trump, aiming to gain support in a heavily Democratic area, joked about the rappers’ diamond grills and praised their music careers. Sheff G, also known as … Continue reading Rappers Trump invited on stage in Bronx have been indicted over conspiracy to commit murder

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed two bills aimed at overhauling the state’s oversight of the funeral home industry following a string of disturbing incidents, including the discovery of decomposing bodies, the distribution of fake ashes, and the unauthorized sale of body parts. These cases exposed Colorado’s lax funeral home regulations, leading to heightened concerns among grieving families. The new laws, which bring Colorado more in … Continue reading Colorado governor signs bills regulating funeral homes after discovery of 190 rotting bodies

The House passed a bipartisan bill criticizing the District of Columbia for granting noncitizens, including undocumented immigrants, the right to vote in local elections. Republicans framed the vote as a defense of citizenship’s value against dilution by temporary visitors and unauthorized migrants. Democratic support for the bill highlighted its political significance, while opponents argued that Congress should prioritize other issues such as gun violence and … Continue reading 52 Democrats join GOP as House votes to overturn D.C.’s noncitizen voting law

Senator Lindsey Graham expressed strong opposition to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling ordering Israel to cease its military operations in Rafah, Gaza. Graham condemned the ICJ, stating it should be disregarded and asserting that Israel’s actions are necessary to combat Hamas. The ICJ lacks enforcement mechanisms for its rulings, as evidenced by Russia’s disregard of a previous order., The Hill reported. International pressure … Continue reading Lindsey Graham: International Court of Justice ‘can go to hell’ over Israel ruling

The U.S. Senate finance and budget committees have initiated an inquiry into allegations that former President Donald Trump offered to ease environmental regulations in exchange for $1 billion in campaign donations. This follows a request from a House oversight panel seeking information from oil companies regarding similar claims made by Trump during a campaign event at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Senate committee chairs Ron Wyden and … Continue reading Senate panels launch probe into Trump ‘quid pro quo’ with energy execs

At a rally in the Bronx, former President Donald Trump criticized what he called “radical left pro-crime policies” that he believes have harmed New York City. He specifically targeted measures like cashless bail, which he claims have led to an increase in crime. Trump blamed these policies for incidents such as the murder of Police Officer Jonathan Diller, highlighting the alleged perpetrator’s numerous prior arrests, … Continue reading Trump: ‘Radical Left Pro-Crime Policies’ Have Destroyed New York City