The Biden administration on Tuesday pledged to support the independence of the five Central Asian nations in a not-so-subtle warning to the former Soviet states that Russia’s value as a partner has been badly compromised by its year-old war against Ukraine. In Kazakhstan for a series of meetings with top Central Asian diplomats, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said no country, particularly those that … Continue reading Blinken warns Central Asia of dangers from war in Ukraine

Congressional leaders and top Intelligence committee members on Tuesday will receive a briefing about the classified documents found at the homes of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and former Vice President Mike Pence, according to multiple reports. There has been a bipartisan effort from members of Congress to secure these briefings with representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office … Continue reading ‘Gang of Eight’ Congressional Leaders to Be Briefed on Classified Documents

The U.K. and the European Union sealed a deal on Monday to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland, hailing the agreement as the start of a “new chapter” in their often fractious relationship. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the grandly titled “Windsor Framework” after agreeing to the final details in Windsor, near London. … Continue reading UK, EU hail ‘new chapter’ with deal to fix Brexit trade spat

A bipartisan group led by Sens. Angus King, I-Maine, and Bill Cassidy, R-La. is considering gradually raising the retirement age to about 70 as part of their legislation to overhaul Social Security, Semafor has learned from two people briefed on their efforts. Other options on the table include changing the existing formula that calculates monthly benefits from one based on a worker’s average earnings over … Continue reading A bipartisan group of Senators is talking about raising the retirement age on Social Security

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she was “attacked” by an “insane” woman in a restaurant on Monday night. “I was attacked in a restaurant tonight by an insane women and screamed at by her adult son,” Greene said in a tweet. “They had no respect for the restaurant or the staff or the other people dining or people like me who simply have different … Continue reading Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was ‘attacked’ by ‘insane’ woman in restaurant

On Tuesday, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador rebuked comments made by officials from the U.S. State Department regarding recent protests in Mexico, alleging that the department had interfered in his country’s internal matters. On Sunday, tens of thousands of Mexicans participated in street demonstrations to oppose measures advocated by Lopez Obrador this month, which aimed to reduce the independence of the country’s electoral authority. … Continue reading Mexican President criticizes U.S. State Department for its remarks on protests

As tensions escalate over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a trusted ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, is scheduled to embark on a three-day state visit to Beijing on Tuesday. Although China asserts that the upcoming visit is a chance to enhance the comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, there are increasing worries that China may extend military aid to Russia, a … Continue reading Belarus leader Lukashenko due to arrive in China for state visit

According to reports, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, may have had her military records leaked to a Democratic opposition research firm by the U.S. Air Force. This adds to the ongoing scandal involving the Department of Defense. On Monday, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a freshman congresswoman from Florida, accused the Air Force of being responsible for the alleged leak of her private … Continue reading Anna Paulina Luna says her military records likely leaked by Air Force to Dem firm

On Monday, the Biden administration announced the formation of a new task force to combat the surge in the illicit exploitation of migrant children for labor in the United States. the Associated Press reported. Over the past five years, there has been a significant rise in the number of companies found in violation of federal labor laws for employing underage workers, with hundreds of businesses … Continue reading White House promises crackdown on migrant child labor

On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that grants him authority over Walt Disney World’s autonomous district, as a consequence of the company’s resistance to the “Don’t Say Gay” legislation. Under the legislation, which was signed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, he is mandated to designate a five-person committee to supervise the administrative functions of the Disney district, which offers governmental services throughout … Continue reading DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

French President Emmanuel Macron will unveil on Monday his country’s changing economic and military strategy in Africa for the coming years, as France‘s influence substantially declines on the continent. Macron is expected to call for a more balanced partnership with African nations, in a speech at the Elysee presidential palace before he begins an ambitious Africa trip on Wednesday to Gabon, Angola, the Republic of … Continue reading France to unveil new economic, military strategy in Africa

Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) failed to answer whether he still identifies as a Democrat on this week’s broadcast of Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures.” Manchin said, “My main concern is how do we bring this country together? How do we make it work? How do we make Democrats, Republicans become Americans again and not just party affiliates? This is what’s happening right now. We’re pushing people further … Continue reading Manchin When Asked if He’s a Democrat: ‘I Am an American’

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that providing F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia is “a question for a later time.”  During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” host Dana Bash asked Sullivan about President Biden’s recent remarks about sending F-16s fighter jets to Ukraine. In an interview with ABC News that aired on Friday, … Continue reading Sullivan says providing F-16s to Ukraine ‘a question for a later time’

Queen Consort Camilla is reportedly getting a title change that appears to go against the wishes of her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II. The change in title will likely come after the May coronation of King Charles III, the Daily Mail reported Saturday, citing unnamed sources. The former Camilla Parker-Bowles has been married to King Charles since 2005 and had been known as the Duchess … Continue reading Camilla will be called Queen, not Queen Consort after King Charles’ coronation: report

Ex-Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard blasted her former party on Friday, saying its “core principals” and focus on diversity are comparable to Nazism and Adolf Hitler. “They’re are proud to be judging people, hiring people, selecting people based on race — and let’s be clear how serious of a problem this is. It’s based on genetics, race, based on your blood, your genes, and where do … Continue reading Tulsi Gabbard says Biden, Democrats share same ‘core principles’ as Hitler

For years, Republicans have sought to win over voters by depicting Democratic-led cities as lawless centers of violence that need tough-on-crime policies. In Chicago, some of the Democrats running for mayor are deploying the same strategy as they debate how to make the city safer. One leading candidate, who touts his endorsement from the Chicago police union, says “crime is out of control” and the … Continue reading Chicago mayor’s race dominated by concerns about city crime