Ukraine signed a deal in Athens on Sunday to receive U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) via pipelines from Greece’s port of Alexandroupolis to Odesa, starting in January, during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit. Until then, Greece will supply Ukraine with natural gas to meet winter needs and compensate for Russian attack damage to its energy infrastructure. The agreement followed an energy meeting in Greece in early … Continue reading Greece and Ukraine sign a US gas supply deal as Zelenskyy visits Athens

Japan is seeking to ease tensions with China after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan could trigger a military response. Japanese official Masaaki Kanai will meet his Chinese counterpart in Beijing to clarify that Takaichi’s remarks do not indicate a change in Japan’s security policy and to urge China to avoid actions that further damage bilateral ties. The … Continue reading Japan seeks to calm escalating spat with China over Taiwan

Chile’s presidential election will go to a December run-off between Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara and far-right candidate José Antonio Kast, as no contender won outright in Sunday’s first round. The campaign focused heavily on crime and immigration, with both candidates pledging tougher measures against gangs and illegal migration. Kast, who narrowly trailed Jara, is expected to consolidate right-wing votes from other candidates, potentially shifting … Continue reading Communist and far-right candidates head to Chile presidential run-off

President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote for the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, reversing his prior resistance. Trump framed the move as a way to dismiss what he calls a “Democrat Hoax” while highlighting Republican achievements. Critics have accused him of attempting to conceal information, particularly after he ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democrats’ alleged ties to Epstein. Republican and Democratic … Continue reading Trump tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU could issue joint debt to fund Ukraine if efforts to use frozen Russian assets fail. The Commission initially proposed a €140 billion reparations loan backed by Russian state assets frozen in Europe, but Belgium has resisted due to legal and financial concerns. Alternative options include individual EU countries financing Ukraine through their national budgets, which … Continue reading Von der Leyen pitches EU joint debt as backup plan to finance Ukraine

Vice President JD Vance told Fox News he plans to discuss a potential 2028 presidential run with President Trump after the midterms but said his current priority is the 2026 elections. Vance, a MAGA favorite and early polling leader for 2028, emphasized that thinking too far ahead risks distracting him from his present responsibilities. He said winning the midterms is crucial to protecting Trump’s ongoing … Continue reading Vance says he’ll “sit down” with Trump to discuss a 2028 run after midterms

Rep. Eric Swalwell confirmed he is now faceing a federal criminal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud. The probe stems from a letter from the Federal Housing Finance Agency to the attorney general claiming Swalwell may have committed mortgage and tax fraud, similar to accusations recently leveled against other Democratic officials. Swalwell denounced the investigation as politically motivated, noting his long history as a prominent Trump … Continue reading Democrat Eric Swalwell faces federal criminal inquiry for alleged mortgage fraud

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was hospitalized in Pittsburgh after a heart issue caused him to fall and sustain minor facial injuries. The fall occurred during a morning walk near his home, and doctors identified a ventricular fibrillation flare-up, a serious heart rhythm disorder that can be fatal without treatment. Fetterman, who has a history of heart problems and suffered a stroke during his 2022 campaign, … Continue reading Fetterman hospitalized after heart issue, fall

The Justice Department joined a Republican-led lawsuit challenging California’s new Democratic-drawn congressional map approved by voters last week. The map could allow Democrats to gain up to five additional House seats in next year’s midterms. DOJ and California GOP lawyers claim the map constitutes a racial gerrymander, arguing it manipulates district lines to favor Hispanic voters, which they say violates the Constitution. The ballot measure … Continue reading Justice Department joins lawsuit over California’s redrawn House map

The BBC formally apologized to President Trump over a misleading edit of his Jan. 6 speech in the “Panorama” documentary but said it will not rebroadcast the program or provide compensation. Trump had threatened a $1 billion defamation lawsuit unless the broadcaster issued a retraction, apology, and payment. The apology acknowledged the edit created the false impression that Trump made a direct call for violence, … Continue reading BBC formally apologizes to President Trump for documentary edit

President Donald Trump signed legislation to reopen the government, ending the 43-day shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. The bill funds the government at 2025 levels through January 30, allowing more time to negotiate a longer-term budget for 2026. It also restores pay for federal workers, reverses planned layoffs, and continues SNAP benefits for over 42 million Americans. The shutdown had caused missed paychecks, airline … Continue reading Trump signs bill ending longest government shutdown in US history

Jack Schlossberg, grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, has announced his candidacy for New York’s 12th Congressional District, aiming to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler. In his campaign video, Schlossberg criticized President Donald Trump, highlighting issues like the cost-of-living crisis, social program cuts, and perceived threats to civil rights and the Constitution. A lifelong resident of the district, Schlossberg emphasizes his connection to local … Continue reading Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Democratic representative-elect Adelita Grijalva is set to be sworn into the House on Wednesday, ending a seven-week delay that blocked her from taking her Arizona seat. Her swearing-in will make her the 218th signature needed on a discharge petition to force a House vote on legislation demanding the Justice Department release additional Jeffrey Epstein files. The move follows the release of previously unseen emails linking … Continue reading Mike Johnson to swear in Democrat who could force Epstein vote

Japan and China engaged in a heated diplomatic exchange after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could pose “a survival-threatening situation” for Japan, potentially justifying the use of force. Beijing sharply criticized the remarks, with Chinese Consul General Xue Jian posting a threatening message on X (later deleted) and calling for retractions of similar comments by past Japanese leaders. Japan protested … Continue reading Japan and China exchange barbs after Japanese leader’s remarks over Taiwan

Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for allegedly editing his January 6, 2021, speech to make it appear more radical, claiming the broadcaster “defrauded the public.” The legal threat follows Panorama’s broadcast last year, which spliced together clips from different parts of his speech, and comes as a deadline looms for the BBC to respond. The controversy contributed to the recent resignations of … Continue reading Trump says he has ‘obligation’ to sue BBC over speech edit

Newly released emails from the Jeffrey Epstein estate reveal that Epstein referred to Donald Trump as “the dog that hasn’t barked” and claimed an alleged victim had spent time with Trump at his home, according to Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. The 2011 exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell was among three emails disclosed from over 23,000 documents subpoenaed by the committee. Other emails show Epstein … Continue reading House Democrats release new Epstein emails referencing Trump

The House will reconvene Wednesday for the first time in 54 days to vote on ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, now in its 43rd day. The Senate passed a bipartisan funding deal Monday night, 60–40, to reopen the government through January 2026 and ensure back pay for furloughed workers. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the agreement, saying the “long national nightmare” is … Continue reading House expected to vote today on ending record-long government shutdown

During the government shutdown, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer publicly opposed Republicans while privately urging moderate Democrats not to give in before November. Some moderates were ready to reopen the government two weeks into the shutdown, but Schumer persuaded them to wait until the start of ACA open enrollment. He also signaled to his caucus that he likely would oppose a bipartisan deal pushed by … Continue reading Schumer privately fought to extend government shutdown

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) publicly reaffirmed his support for Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday, despite rising criticism from grassroots activists and some House Democrats over Schumer’s inability to prevent a group of Senate Democrats from advancing a deal to reopen the government. Jeffries emphasized that Schumer personally voted against advancing the deal and described him as leading the majority of Senate Democrats in a “valiant fight” over … Continue reading Jeffries backs Schumer despite Democrats’ shutdown fury

A Utah judge rejected a Republican-passed redistricting plan on Monday, ruling it did not comply with a 2018 voter-approved measure requiring nonpartisan redistricting standards. The rejected map had created two competitive districts but still favored Republicans. The judge instead approved a plan creating a solidly Democratic district covering Salt Lake City, giving Democrats a second potential win in Utah. The case highlights ongoing battles over … Continue reading Utah judge denies GOP-passed congressional map

President Donald Trump met Monday at the White House with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, marking the first visit by a Syrian leader to Washington. The meeting focused on Syria joining the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS, reopening the Syrian embassy in Washington, and expanding economic cooperation, including potential American investment and plans to lift Caesar Act sanctions. Al-Sharaa and Trump also discussed integrating the Kurdish Syrian … Continue reading Trump holds first-ever White House meeting with Syrian leader

Iraq held a parliamentary election on Tuesday under tight security, with 8,703 polling stations open nationwide, though turnout was low in the early hours. Only 21.4 million of 32 million eligible voters registered, down from 24 million in 2021, and the influential Sadrist Movement boycotted the vote, keeping many supporters home, particularly in Sadr City. Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, running for a second term, … Continue reading Iraqis vote in parliamentary election marked by tight security

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has repeatedly floated the idea of recreating Gran Colombia, the early 19th-century republic that included present-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama, as a response to U.S. military actions targeting drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific. Speaking in Santa Marta, Petro suggested that a regional union, akin to the European Union, with a common parliament and shared leadership, could help Latin … Continue reading Colombia President Petro floats union with Venezuela amid pentagon military buildup

A growing number of House Democrats and progressive groups are demanding that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer step down after several Senate Democrats broke ranks to vote for the bipartisan deal reopening the government. Critics argue that Schumer has failed to unite his caucus and is out of touch with the party’s base, with lawmakers such as Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Seth Moulton, Ro Khanna, and … Continue reading Schumer faces mounting Dem calls to resign as leader