A planned trip by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for further U.S.-Iran peace talks has been delayed after Iran did not respond to the latest American negotiating positions. The postponement comes amid rising tensions tied to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and concerns that diplomacy is stalling. Iranian officials said talks could still happen if U.S. pressure and threats ease, while disputes continue … Continue reading Vance trip to Pakistan for Iran talks is on hold

Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., said he has no plans to resign despite a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, dating violence, and campaign finance violations. He said he is cooperating fully with the probe and submitting requested documents, while expressing confidence in the process. Lawmakers, including GOP Rep. Nancy Mace, have introduced a resolution to expel him, though Mills denies any wrongdoing … Continue reading Rep. Cory Mills says he won’t resign from Congress amid ethics probe into misconduct allegations

Sen. Thom Tillis said he will not support Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve unless the DOJ drops its investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The probe focuses on alleged cost overruns in Fed building renovations, which Tillis suggested are not serious enough to justify the inquiry. He argued the investigation, led by federal prosecutors, is interfering with a routine transition at … Continue reading Tillis urges DOJ to end Powell probe, clear way for Warsh

President Donald Trump will participate in the “America Reads the Bible” event by reading a passage from 2 Chronicles 7:11–22 during a week-long national scripture reading tied to the U.S. 250th anniversary. The pre-recorded reading will be streamed online from the Oval Office on April 21. The initiative is described as a national spiritual celebration aimed at promoting faith and American founding ideals. Trump said … Continue reading Trump to read Bible verses as part of week-long faith event

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., is facing a possible House expulsion vote as early as Tuesday after the Ethics Committee found her guilty of multiple violations tied to financial misconduct. Republicans are pushing for her removal, and some Democrats have also indicated they may support expulsion following the committee’s findings. She has refused to resign, despite the verdict and a separate federal indictment involving allegations of … Continue reading Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick refuses to resign as expulsion vote looms

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to psychedelic drugs for treating mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. The order directs $50 million in federal funding and instructs the Food and Drug Administration to fast-track reviews of substances such as psilocybin and ibogaine. Officials said the goal is to address rising mental health issues, including suicide and severe depression, affecting millions of Americans. The … Continue reading Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disorders

House Republican leaders are working to secure support for a farm bill ahead of a planned House vote the week of April 27. The bill is being promoted as budget-neutral and focused on rural investment, agricultural stability, and regulatory changes, including limits on state-level pesticide and livestock rules. GOP leadership is urging members to support the measure, though internal divisions remain over controversial provisions and … Continue reading House GOP leaders prep for farm bill floor fight ahead

Donald Trump’s labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has stepped down and will leave the administration for a private sector role, according to an official announcement. Her departure follows multiple allegations of misconduct, including claims of an affair with a subordinate, alcohol use on the job, and misuse of government resources, which are under investigation by the department’s inspector general. Additional reports also raised concerns about inappropriate … Continue reading Trump labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct investigation

Peru’s presidential election result will not be finalized until mid-May as electoral authorities review more than 15,000 challenged ballots. With 93% of votes counted, Keiko Fujimori leads the race with about 17%, but the contest for second place remains close between Roberto Sanchez and Rafael López Aliaga. The top two candidates will advance to a runoff under Peru’s electoral system. Some candidates have raised concerns … Continue reading Peru says presidential election results due by mid-May after delayed count

Bulgaria has held its eighth parliamentary election in five years, resulting in a decisive victory for former president Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party. With nearly all votes counted, the party secured about 44.7% of the vote and is expected to hold roughly 130 of 240 parliamentary seats. The result exceeded expectations and reflects voter frustration with years of unstable coalition governments. Radev is set to … Continue reading Bulgaria’s former President Radev wins election