Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in a Republican runoff primary, unseating an incumbent who had served in the Senate for 23 years. The race, one of the most expensive Senate primaries in U.S. history, sets up a November general election between Paxton and Democratic state legislator James Talarico. Paxton, a controversial figure who campaigned as a populist aligned with Donald Trump, overcame Cornyn despite being heavily … Continue reading Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery by honoring 13 U.S. service members killed in the Iran war. He said their deaths were part of efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, a goal he reaffirmed during the ceremony. Trump noted ongoing negotiations with Iran and said progress was being made toward a possible ceasefire or peace deal, though he stressed no agreement would be rushed. … Continue reading Trump honors soldiers killed in Iran war, lays wreath on Memorial Day

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of international internet access after months of restrictions, according to state media. The move follows a task force decision supporting the reauthorization of global connectivity, though no exact date for reopening has been set. Iran has largely blocked access to the global internet since late February, limiting citizens to a state-controlled “national internet.” The shutdown, imposed during conflict with … Continue reading Iranian president orders internet access to be restored

Rep. Thomas Massie filed paperwork for a 2028 congressional run in Kentucky’s 4th District just days after losing the Republican primary, though he says he has not made a final decision about running again. He said the filing allows him to continue raising funds and keep his political options open. Massie indicated he may also consider other offices, including local positions, and emphasized staying active … Continue reading Rep. Thomas Massie files paperwork for 2028 House race, keeping options open

Sen. Andy Kim was pepper-sprayed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during a visit to an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, where protests and demonstrations were taking place outside. The incident occurred as Democratic lawmakers attempted an oversight visit to Delaney Hall, where detainees have reportedly been protesting conditions including food, treatment, and due process concerns. Videos showed clashes between officers and protesters, with authorities using … Continue reading Senate Democrat pepper sprayed at protest outside ICE detention facility in New Jersey

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called the upcoming Alberta referendum on separation from Canada a “dangerous bluff,” comparing it to Brexit and warning of unintended consequences. He said the UK’s experience showed voters did not fully anticipate the long-term effects of leaving the EU, and urged caution in Alberta’s decision-making. The referendum, scheduled for October 19, will ask whether Alberta should remain in Canada or proceed toward a future … Continue reading Carney says Alberta referendum ‘dangerous bluff’ and likens to Brexit

Rep. Ro Khanna said Democrats have struggled to connect with working-class voters because they have too often nominated “status quo” candidates who avoid challenging economic inequality. Speaking on “Meet the Press,” he responded to a DNC autopsy report on the party’s 2024 election loss, agreeing that Democrats need a stronger economic message focused on affordability and fairness. Khanna argued that the party should better address … Continue reading Khanna torches Democrats for running ‘status quo’ candidates

President Donald Trump reiterated his strong support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a Sunday post, calling him a “MAGA Warrior” and urging Texas voters to back him in the Republican Senate runoff. Trump contrasted Paxton with his opponent, Senator John Cornyn, criticizing Cornyn’s record and praising Paxton’s loyalty and conservative positions. The endorsement came as the Texas GOP Senate race heads toward a … Continue reading Trump pitches Paxton to Texas voters: ‘He will never let you down’

Outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie criticized President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans during an appearance on “Meet the Press” shortly after losing his Kentucky primary to a Trump-backed challenger. Massie said he believes his defeat was driven in part by his push to release government files related to Jeffrey Epstein through bipartisan legislation. He argued that his cooperation with Democrats on the issue represented meaningful transparency, … Continue reading Thomas Massie bashes Republicans, Trump’s ballroom after primary loss

President Donald Trump’s emerging Iran deal is facing strong pushback from several Republican lawmakers and former officials who argue it could leave Iran stronger and undermine recent U.S. military gains. Senators including Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, and Roger Wicker warned that easing pressure on Tehran or allowing continued nuclear activity would be a major strategic mistake. Trump defended the negotiations, saying the deal is not … Continue reading Trump’s emerging plan to end Iran war draws criticism from hard-line Republicans

Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed Republican criticism of a potential Iran deal as “absurd,” saying the U.S. prefers diplomacy but will not accept an agreement that strengthens Iran’s nuclear capabilities. His comments came after President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran was “largely negotiated,” including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Several Republican lawmakers, including Senators Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz, voiced concern that … Continue reading Rubio calls GOP criticisms of Iran-Trump emerging deal ‘absurd’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed giving Ukraine a new “associate member” status in the European Union as a step toward eventual full membership. Under the plan, Ukraine would be more closely integrated into EU institutions but would not yet receive full voting rights. Merz said the idea reflects Ukraine’s wartime situation and ongoing progress in accession talks, while also acknowledging that full membership in … Continue reading Germany’s Merz proposes EU ‘associate member’ status for Ukraine

Danielle Smith announced that the province will hold a non-binding referendum in October on whether residents support remaining part of Canada. She said the vote would not immediately trigger separation but could lead to a legal process for a future independence referendum. Smith described the move as a way to gauge public opinion and move forward on a long-standing debate. It would be the first time a … Continue reading Alberta government will hold non-binding referendum on staying in Canada, premier says

Alexander Lukashenko said he is willing to hold direct talks with Volodymyr Zelensky at any time, either in Ukraine or Belarus. He stressed that Belarus does not plan to directly join Russia’s war against Ukraine unless its own territory is attacked. Lukashenko said Minsk remains open to communication with Kyiv despite the breakdown in diplomatic relations between the two countries. He also questioned why Belarus continues dialogue with Western nations but not with Ukraine, … Continue reading Lukashenko Says He Is Ready to Meet Zelensky ‘Anywhere’ in Ukraine or Belarus

The Colorado Democratic Party voted overwhelmingly to censure Governor Jared Polis and suspend him from official party events over his decision to commute the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. Party leaders said the move was “detrimental” and criticized Polis for reducing Peters’ nearly nine-year prison term for her conviction related to election equipment tampering. About 90% of the party’s State Central Committee … Continue reading Colorado Democrats censure Gov. Jared Polis over Tina Peters commutation

The US Senate narrowly advanced a war powers resolution aimed at ending US military action against Iran unless President Donald Trump obtains congressional approval. The 50–47 vote reflected growing Republican unease with the ongoing conflict, with Senator Bill Cassidy switching his vote in a notable break from previous GOP opposition to such measures. Several Republicans, including Rand Paul, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski, supported the … Continue reading US Senate advances measure curbing Trump’s Iran war powers

Georgia’s Republican primary for governor is headed to a runoff between Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and billionaire Rick Jackson, while Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was effectively eliminated from contention. On the Democratic side, former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the nomination outright after leading a relatively calm primary. The state’s political races, including the open governor’s seat and U.S. Senate contest, have drawn … Continue reading Georgia’s Republican races for governor and US Senate head to June runoffs

Donald Trump demonstrated his continued influence over the Republican Party after his endorsed candidate, Ed Gallrein, defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s fourth congressional district primary. Massie, a longtime GOP lawmaker known for breaking with Trump on issues like spending and foreign policy, had criticized what he saw as growing party loyalty to the president over independence. The race became one of the most … Continue reading Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will continue defense cooperation with the United States despite the Pentagon suspending a long-standing joint defense board between the two countries. The Permanent Joint Board on Defense, created in 1940, has been paused as U.S. officials cited concerns about Canada’s defense commitments and policy disagreements. Carney downplayed the move, saying Canada will diversify its defense partnerships while still … Continue reading Carney downplays Pentagon pulling out of US-Canada military board

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation over alleged influence peddling and related crimes tied to a €53 million COVID-era bailout of the airline Plus Ultra. Authorities say his office and other premises were searched, and he has been summoned to testify on June 2 as part of a broader probe into how the bailout was approved. He is accused by … Continue reading Spain’s former PM Zapatero faces corruption probe

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing for high-level talks focused on strengthening their strategic partnership. Both leaders emphasized close political trust and expanding cooperation in areas such as energy, trade, defense, and education, with dozens of agreements expected to be signed. Putin praised the strong momentum in Russia–China relations, while Xi described the partnership as resilient despite global challenges. Xi … Continue reading China’s Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin hold talks in Beijing

President Donald Trump said he is postponing a planned U.S. military strike on Iran as “serious negotiations” are underway to try to reach a deal and end the conflict. He said the strike, which he described as a major attack, was delayed after allies in the Gulf urged him to allow more time for diplomacy. Trump suggested there is a “very good chance” of an … Continue reading Trump says he’s called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies

President Donald Trump has called for a federal investigation into Maryland’s mail-in ballot process, blaming Governor Wes Moore after a vendor error led to voters receiving incorrect primary ballots. The Maryland State Board of Elections said the mistake affected mail-in ballots already sent to more than 500,000 voters and that all impacted ballots must be replaced. Officials clarified that no “fake ballots” were issued and … Continue reading Trump calls for investigation into Maryland mail-in ballot mishap, blames Gov. Moore

President Donald Trump announced that more than 600 generic medications will be added to the TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription website in partnership with billionaire Mark Cuban. Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company, along with GoodRx and Amazon Pharmacy, will provide discounted pricing that will now be integrated into the platform. The expansion significantly increases the number of drugs available on TrumpRx and is aimed at improving affordability … Continue reading Trump Announces Discount Drug Pricing Expansion With Mark Cuban

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed San Francisco Board of Supervisors member Connie Chan as her preferred successor in Congress after previously holding off on backing a candidate. Pelosi, a longtime representative of the district and influential Democratic figure, praised Chan as the best choice to continue representing San Francisco. The endorsement comes ahead of a crowded race that includes state Sen. Scott Wiener … Continue reading Nancy Pelosi endorses fellow progressive Connie Chan in high-profile race to succeed her