A group of Republican senators joined Democrats to block an attempt to attach voter ID and citizenship verification measures to a broader GOP immigration funding bill, with the amendment failing 48–50 during a late-night Senate vote session. The proposal, led by Sen. John Kennedy, would have required voter ID, limited voting to Election Day, and imposed faster ballot counting rules, but it lacked enough Republican … Continue reading Republicans fail to attach SAVE America Act to party-line funding package

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

Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire by firing on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including vessels linked to France and the United Kingdom. He said the incident was a serious breach of the agreement and warned that further military action could follow if Iran does not agree to a peace deal. U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff, are expected to hold new talks with Iranian representatives … Continue reading Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire, announces Tuesday talks in Islamabad

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that decades of close economic ties with the United States have become a “weakness” for Canada that must be corrected. In a video message, he warned that U.S. trade policy has shifted sharply, with higher tariffs and growing instability in global relations. Carney argued that Canada can no longer rely heavily on a single partner and must diversify its economic relationships. His remarks come amid … Continue reading Canadian PM says close economic ties with US have become a ‘weakness’

Leaders from Mexico, Brazil, and Spain pledged additional humanitarian aid to Cuba amid what they described as a worsening humanitarian crisis. In a joint statement from a summit in Barcelona, they also called for Cuba’s sovereignty to be respected and urged dialogue under international law. The countries criticized external pressure on Cuba and emphasized that its future should be decided by its own people. The move comes amid escalating U.S. economic pressure … Continue reading Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for Cuba’s sovereignty to be protected

Benjamin Netanyahu and Javier Milei launched a new initiative in Jerusalem called the “Isaac Accords” to strengthen cooperation between Israel and countries in the Western Hemisphere. The agreement aims to promote shared values such as democracy, freedom, and opposition to terrorism, antisemitism, and drug trafficking. It also focuses on coordinating efforts against Iran’s regional influence and expanding cooperation in trade, technology, and innovation. The initiative is modeled in part on … Continue reading Netanyahu, Milei launch ‘Isaac Accords’ to foster cooperation between Israel and Western Hemisphere

Spain plans to urge the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel, according to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Sánchez said the proposal will be formally presented to EU partners, arguing that Israel is violating international law. He stated that a country acting in this way should not maintain a partnership with the European Union. The agreement in question has been in place since 2000 and governs political … Continue reading Spanish PM urges EU to end association agreement with Israel

Hungary’s Péter Magyar and his Tisza party expanded their parliamentary majority after the final vote count, securing 141 of 199 seats. The result gives the party a strong supermajority, while outgoing leader Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz fell to 52 seats. Magyar said the outcome gives him a mandate to pursue major constitutional and democratic reforms, with a possible swearing-in in May. The victory could also help unlock billions in frozen European Union … Continue reading Hungary’s Tisza party widens parliamentary majority as final votes are counted

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing political pressure and calls for resignation ahead of a parliamentary address over his handling of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as U.S. ambassador. Mandelson was previously dismissed after concerns about his links to Jeffrey Epstein, and it has now emerged he failed a security vetting process before being appointed. Starmer has said he was not informed of the failed vetting and has … Continue reading UK’s Starmer faces parliament over Mandelson vetting as resignation demands swirl

A flotilla sailing from Barcelona toward the Gaza Strip, which includes activist Greta Thunberg, has faced allegations of sexual misconduct involving a senior member of its leadership. The Palestinian group Heart of Falastin and social media posts accused a steering committee figure of inappropriate relations with volunteers, though the individual, Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila, strongly denied the claims. Organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla said internal reviews found no evidence … Continue reading Greta Thunberg flotilla faces sexual misconduct allegations amid Gaza voyage

Estonia has said it will again refuse to allow flights of officials traveling to Russia for Russia’s May 9 Victory Day parade to pass through its airspace. The decision affects leaders such as Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, who had planned to attend the event in Russia. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the move is meant to avoid supporting an event that “glorifies aggression” amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. Similar … Continue reading Baltics block Slovakia’s Fico from using airspace to get to Russia for May 9

Far-right leaders from across Europe gathered in Milan for a rally organized by Italy’s Matteo Salvini and the Patriots for Europe, protesting immigration and EU bureaucracy. The event drew thousands of supporters and featured speeches from figures such as Geert Wilders and France’s Jordan Bardella, while Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was notably absent after his recent electoral defeat. Speakers warned about mass immigration and called for stronger national sovereignty within the European Union. The … Continue reading European leaders gather in Milan rally against immigration

Democrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election for the U.S. House, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway and keeping the seat in Democratic hands. A progressive backed by Bernie Sanders and other left-wing figures, she campaigned on strong criticism of Donald Trump and populist economic policies. Her victory adds to a series of Democratic wins ahead of the midterms and helps maintain the party’s control … Continue reading Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House

The U.S. Senate approved a short-term extension of a controversial surveillance program used by intelligence agencies, just before its authority was set to expire. The measure passed quickly by voice vote after a chaotic push in Congress, sending it to President Donald Trump for approval. Lawmakers chose a temporary fix until April 30 after longer-term extension proposals failed to gain enough support. The program remains … Continue reading Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House

South African opposition leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of firing a rifle in the air at a 2018 rally. The court also imposed additional penalties, though the sentences will run concurrently, and he was released pending appeal. Malema has vowed to take the case to the Constitutional Court, a process that could take years and delays any … Continue reading South African opposition leader Malema gets jail sentence for firing gun

Progressive leaders from more than 100 organizations are meeting in Barcelona, Spain, to coordinate a global response to the rise of far-right and nationalist movements. The “Global Progressive Mobilization” initiative, backed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, aims to strengthen cooperation among left-leaning parties worldwide. Participants include prominent leaders such as Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, and Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum. … Continue reading Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilize against right-wing politicians