President Donald Trump described his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as “amazing,” saying the two reached key agreements to ease trade tensions. China agreed to buy U.S. soybeans, delay new rare earth export restrictions, and curb fentanyl shipments. In return, Trump said he would lower tariffs on Chinese goods and that both sides were close to finalizing a broader deal, Politico has reported. The … Continue reading Trump touts progress on multiple fronts with China after meeting Xi

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has been declared the winner of the recent election, securing an eighth term with 53.66% of the vote, while challenger Issa Tchiroma Bakary received 35.19%. Biya, in power since 1982, removed presidential term limits in 2008 and has consistently won re-election by large margins. Tchiroma, who claimed victory days after the election with his own tally, denounced the official results … Continue reading World’s oldest serving head of state declared winner in Cameroon election

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has called a special legislative session starting Nov. 3 to consider redrawing the state’s congressional map, aiming to ensure “fair” representation, though GOP support remains uncertain. The move aligns Indiana with other Republican-led states, including Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina, where mid-decade redistricting efforts aim to bolster the party’s House majority ahead of 2026. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance have … Continue reading Indiana Gov. Mike Braun calls special session to consider new congressional map

The pressure to end the second-longest federal government shutdown is mounting as millions of Americans face lost food assistance, delayed paychecks, and travel disruptions. The nation’s largest federal employee union, AFGE, urged Congress to pass a clean funding bill immediately, calling for an end to political gamesmanship. Democratic senators, including Tim Kaine, are pressing for guarantees against mass federal layoffs and extensions of health plan … Continue reading Pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday she initially misheard a “tax the rich” chant at a Sunday rally for mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, thinking the crowd was shouting “Let’s go Bills” in support of the NFL team. She acknowledged later that the crowd was expressing passion for taxing the wealthy, emphasizing her role as Democratic Party leader to unify behind Mamdani. Hochul formally endorsed … Continue reading Hochul says she thought ‘tax the rich’ chant was ‘let’s go Bills’

President Donald Trump and Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi celebrated a “new golden age” in U.S.-Japan relations during a Tokyo meeting on Tuesday. They signed a deal for Japan to purchase tactical missiles for its U.S.-made F-35 jets and a memorandum of understanding for constructing new ships. The leaders also agreed on a plan to secure critical minerals and rare earth supply chains amid … Continue reading Japan PM, Trump sign rare earths and missiles deals

Democrats faced internal strain Monday as the federal employee union AFGE urged them to accept a Republican-backed “clean” funding bill to end the four-week government shutdown. While party leaders like Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. Chuck Schumer resisted immediate concessions, the union’s stance intensified pressure amid growing hardships for federal workers, military members, and benefit recipients. Some Democrats, such as Sen. Mark Warner, signaled caution … Continue reading Democrats face moment of truth as shutdown coalition frays

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer is urging the Department of Justice to investigate former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen and alleged concealment of cognitive decline. The GOP-led committee released a 100-page report accusing Biden’s aides of hiding his condition and questioning whether he personally approved executive actions, including pardons. Comer’s report claims that Hunter Biden was involved in discussions about controversial pardons … Continue reading Comer unleashes on Biden, demands DOJ probe of autopen use in scathing new report

Argentina’s far-right president, Javier Milei, saw his party, La Libertad Avanza, win Sunday’s midterm elections with 40.84% of the vote, securing 64 lower house seats and 12 senate seats. The victory allows Milei’s government to sustain presidential vetoes, though the Peronists retain a congressional majority. Milei, who has implemented austerity measures and sought to control inflation, faced economic hardships, business closures, a collapsed cryptocurrency, and … Continue reading Javier Milei hails ‘tipping point’ as his party wins Argentina’s midterm elections

A federal grand jury will be empaneled in Fort Pierce, Florida, in January to investigate claims of a decade-long conspiracy against former President Donald Trump, according to attorney Mike Davis. Davis, a close Trump ally, alleges top Democratic officials—including Merrick Garland, Lisa Monaco, Chris Wray, and Jack Smith—coordinated politically motivated investigations and legal actions to impede Trump. While Davis promotes the grand jury as a … Continue reading Grand jury empaneled in Florida to investigate a sweeping conspiracy against Trump

The USDA announced that federal food aid through SNAP will not be issued on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown, affecting about 1 in 8 Americans. The Trump administration said it cannot use $5 billion in contingency funds, which are reserved for emergencies like disasters, to maintain benefits. Democratic lawmakers urged the USDA to cover benefits and criticized Republicans, while some states have … Continue reading Federal food aid will not go out starting Nov. 1 amid government shutdown

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. and China have reached a “substantial framework” for trade talks ahead of President Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping, potentially averting planned tariffs on Chinese goods. China is expected to delay rare earth export controls for a year, and a deal on American soybean purchases could benefit U.S. farmers for several years. Bessent credited Trump’s tariff threats with giving … Continue reading Bessent says U.S. and China have reached framework in tariff negotiations

Former Tennessee state Rep. Robin Smith has been sentenced to eight months in prison for honest services wire fraud related to a taxpayer-funded mail business scheme. Smith, who cooperated under a plea deal, testified against former House Speaker Glen Casada and his chief of staff Cade Cothren, helping secure their convictions. The scheme involved a fictitious company, Phoenix Solutions, which received state funds while concealing … Continue reading Ex-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in prison in corruption case

The Department of Justice plans to send federal election observers to California and New Jersey next month, following requests from state Republican parties, to monitor polling sites and ensure compliance with federal law. The move has drawn criticism from Democratic officials, who argue it could intimidate voters, while GOP leaders cite past voting irregularities and the importance of transparency. Observers will focus on five California … Continue reading Justice Department to send election monitors to California, New Jersey

The United States signed multiple trade and critical minerals deals with four Southeast Asian countries—Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam—during President Trump’s visit to Kuala Lumpur for the ASEAN summit. The agreements aim to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains, particularly amid China’s tightening controls on rare earth exports. Malaysia agreed not to ban or limit exports of critical minerals or rare earths to the … Continue reading Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in Southeast Asia

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly won Ireland’s presidential election in a landslide, receiving 63% of first-preference votes against center-right rival Heather Humphreys. Backed by Sinn Féin, Labour, and the Social Democrats, Connolly emphasized diversity, peace, and Ireland’s policy of neutrality, while critics warned her stances on Gaza and EU militarization could strain alliances. She will succeed Michael D. Higgins as Ireland’s 10th president, a largely ceremonial … Continue reading Left-leaning independent Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidential election

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo escalated his mayoral campaign attacks Thursday by suggesting that front-runner Zohran Mamdani would “cheer” if another 9/11 attack occurred, comments that drew immediate condemnation for being racist and Islamophobic. Cuomo made the remarks during a conservative radio interview as he seeks to attract Republican voters to close his double-digit polling gap with Mamdani ahead of Election Day. Mamdani, who … Continue reading Cuomo suggests Mamdani would cheer a future terror attack

President Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 30 during the APEC Summit in Asia, marking their first in-person meeting since Trump returned to office. The meeting aims to ease tensions and discuss trade, as the current U.S.-China trade truce is set to expire on November 10 amid rising tariffs and export restrictions. Key issues on the agenda include rare earth minerals, fentanyl, … Continue reading Trump to meet China’s Xi for the first time in second term

EU leaders postponed a decision on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defense, despite President Zelenskyy urging swift action to hold Moscow accountable. Opposition from Belgium, which hosts €183bn of Russian central bank assets at Euroclear, blocked an agreement, as Belgian officials sought guarantees that other EU countries would cover any losses if Russia challenged the plan. The European Commission proposed using the assets … Continue reading EU leaders fail to agree to use frozen Russian assets to defend Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has postponed his visit to China after Beijing confirmed only a single meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, limiting the discussions Germany had planned. The trip, initially scheduled for last week, would have been the first by a minister from Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative government. Germany expressed regret over the change, emphasizing that it had intended to address multiple issues, … Continue reading German foreign minister postpones China trip amid tensions

U.S. Vice President JD Vance sharply criticized Israel’s parliament for a vote on West Bank annexation, calling it an “insult” and a “stupid political stunt,” reaffirming the Trump administration’s opposition to annexation. Vance’s remarks came as part of a U.S. push to maintain momentum on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, alongside the opening of a civilian-military coordination center in southern Israel with 200 U.S. troops. Secretary of … Continue reading Vance slams Israel’s parliament vote on West Bank annexation

Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-led bill aimed at ensuring pay for essential government workers during the ongoing 23-day shutdown, arguing it was too selective and incomplete. The proposal, backed by Sens. Ron Johnson and Todd Young, failed 54-45, falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster, with only three Democrats voting in favor. The bill would have provided current and future relief … Continue reading Essential workers left unpaid after Senate Democrats kill pay bill

President Trump announced he was ending trade talks with Canada, citing an Ontario government ad that used a clip of Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs. The ad, which Reagan’s foundation said misrepresented the speech, prompted Trump to claim the former president supported tariffs and accused Canada of interfering with U.S. courts. Trump defended tariffs as vital for the U.S. economy and national security, while the ad’s … Continue reading Trump says he’s ending Canada trade negotiations over anti-tariff ad

Less than two weeks before Election Day, California’s battle over new U.S. House maps under Proposition 50 is shaping up heavily in Democrats’ favor, with Republican opponents running low on ads and resources. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s map aims to strengthen his party’s chances of retaking the House in 2026 and counter GOP efforts in Texas and elsewhere. Voting is underway, with over 1.5 million … Continue reading Fight over new US House districts in California could turn on advertising edge in closing days

North Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a new congressional map to secure an additional U.S. House seat, following President Trump’s push for redistricting before next year’s midterms. The previous map, drawn just two years ago, already favored Republicans, giving them 10 of 14 seats despite the state being a swing state. Democratic Governor Josh Stein cannot veto the plan due to state law. North Carolina joins … Continue reading North Carolina Republicans pass new US House map