White House officials worry that even if Congress forces full release of the Epstein files, public suspicion about a hidden “client list” will persist despite their insistence no such list exists. President Trump, unable to stop the vote after GOP resistance, ultimately agreed to support releasing Justice Department records. The administration remains frustrated, arguing that all legally releasable information has already been provided and that … Continue reading Congress is expected to release all Epstein files

The UN Security Council approved a US-backed resolution incorporating Donald Trump’s proposals for Gaza, including an international stabilisation force and a conditional path toward a Palestinian state. Israel’s government reaffirmed its opposition to a Palestinian state, while Hamas rejected the plan as imposing international guardianship and vowed not to disarm. The measure passed 13–0, with China and Russia abstaining, and included references to Palestinian statehood … Continue reading UN security council votes to endorse Donald Trump’s Gaza plan

President Trump’s plan to send $2,000 tariff dividend checks to most Americans would require new legislation, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. The proposal has gained attention as the administration addresses an affordability crisis, with Trump suggesting the checks target low- and middle-income households. Bessent confirmed the payments would have an income limit and focus on working families. Challenges include potential inflationary effects and a pending … Continue reading Trump’s $2,000 tariff check requires new law, Bessent says

Sen. John Fetterman was released from the hospital after sustaining minor facial injuries from a fall last week. He shared a photo on social media showing 20 stitches and thanked the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for his care. The fall occurred after Fetterman felt lightheaded due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up, an irregular heartbeat. Fetterman has a history of health issues, including a stroke … Continue reading Sen. John Fetterman says he’s “back home” from hospital after falling

President Trump criticized Indiana Republicans for resisting his push to redraw congressional maps mid-decade, threatening that anyone who votes against redistricting “should be primaried.” He specifically targeted Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, Sen. Greg Goode, and Governor Mike Braun for allegedly obstructing efforts to expand Republican House control. Despite Trump’s pressure, the Indiana Senate determined there was insufficient support to move forward with new … Continue reading Trump blasts Indiana Republicans who defied redistricting pressure

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