A Missouri judge ruled that new U.S. House districts backed by Donald Trump can be used in upcoming midterm elections despite challenges tied to a potential voter referendum. The decision by Cole County Circuit Judge Brian Stumpe allows Republicans to proceed with the map, which they argue could help them gain an additional congressional seat. Opponents, including the American Civil Liberties Union, contend the map should be suspended … Continue reading Missouri court says new US House districts are in effect ahead of midterm elections

A bipartisan House ethics subcommittee has found sufficient grounds to advance disciplinary action against Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over allegations involving misuse of disaster relief funds. The panel’s summary judgment concluded that most of the alleged violations, including improper campaign financing and false disclosures, were supported by evidence. Cherfilus-McCormick is also facing a separate federal criminal indictment tied to accusations that she misused millions of dollars from a family … Continue reading Indicted Democrat Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick one step closer to expulsion

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a 60-day short-term funding vote for the Department of Homeland Security after criticizing a Senate-passed bill he called inadequate. The Senate measure, which passed with bipartisan agreement, would fund DHS but excludes agencies like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, drawing opposition from many Republicans. Johnson and other GOP members argued the proposal lacks key immigration enforcement funding, while Democrats, including Senate … Continue reading House Republicans rebel against Senate-passed DHS bill, eye separate funding vote

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have proposed a temporary ban on building AI datacenters to address environmental, economic, and social concerns. They argue the pause would give the government time to create regulations to limit energy use, protect jobs, and ensure the benefits of AI are shared broadly. The plan also includes restricting exports of AI hardware to countries without similar safeguards. The proposal reflects growing public concern … Continue reading Bernie Sanders and AOC introduce bill to pause building of new datacenters

After weeks of stalled negotiations, lawmakers in Congress are working on a partial funding plan for the Department of Homeland Security as a prolonged shutdown strains airport operations and security. The proposal, backed by Republicans, would fund most of DHS but exclude key immigration enforcement operations, which Democrats oppose without major reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Donald Trump has also resisted the deal, insisting it include the SAVE … Continue reading DHS funding deal on shaky ground as Trump and Democrats both decline to embrace it

Federal housing director Bill Pulte has asked prosecutors to investigate Letitia James over alleged mortgage insurance fraud involving applications to insurers in Florida and Illinois. Previous attempts to bring similar charges against James have failed in court, including a dismissed case in Virginia. James, a known opponent of Donald Trump, previously secured a major fraud judgment against him, though financial penalties were later overturned and are under appeal. The investigation is part of a … Continue reading Trump housing chief requests new criminal investigation into Letitia James

Alexander Lukashenko has begun his first official visit to North Korea to strengthen ties between the two nations, both aligned with Russia. During the visit, he and Kim Jong Un are expected to sign a “treaty of friendship” and multiple cooperation agreements. The move reflects growing collaboration amid North Korea’s military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and Belarus’s role in that conflict. Analysts say North Korea is receiving aid and technology from Russia in return, strengthening its position while … Continue reading Belarus’s Lukashenko makes first visit to North Korea in bid to deepen ties

Greenland’s pro-independence Naleraq party won its first seat in Denmark’s parliament, signaling growing dissatisfaction with ties to Copenhagen. The party gained 24.6% of the vote, doubling its support since 2022 amid increased global attention on Greenland. Naleraq’s representative pledged to push for stronger Greenlandic influence and a faster path to independence. The result highlights political divisions, as Greenland’s current government favors a gradual approach while maintaining cooperation with Denmark, Reuters … Continue reading Greenland independence party wins seat in Danish parliament at key moment

The Department of Homeland Security faces a looming shutdown that could break the record for the longest-ever federal funding lapse if President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats fail to reach a deal before lawmakers’ two-week Easter and Passover recess. Trump complicated negotiations by demanding that any DHS funding agreement include the GOP’s partisan SAVE America elections bill. Talks have picked up amid growing disruptions, particularly … Continue reading Pressure builds on Congress as DHS shutdown threatens to drag into April

Hungary’s election frontrunner Péter Magyar accused the government of Viktor Orbán of possible “treason” after reports that officials shared sensitive EU discussions with Russia. He specifically alleged that Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó maintained backchannel communications with Sergei Lavrov during EU meetings. The claims, if true, suggest Moscow had insight into internal EU deliberations, raising serious concerns among European leaders. Orbán denied wrongdoing and instead called … Continue reading Orbán’s top opponent says Hungary’s alleged Russian backchannel ‘treason’ to be investigated

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer spoke as tensions escalated in the Middle East, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. The waterway has been blocked by Iran following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, triggering a widening regional conflict. Both leaders agreed that reopening the strait is critical for global energy stability and pledged to stay in … Continue reading Trump, Starmer agree Strait of Hormuz must reopen as Middle East conflict escalates

Italy is holding a two-day referendum on judicial reform that has become a major political test for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. What began as a technical proposal has turned into a broader judgment on her leadership, with a tight race between “Yes” and “No” camps and high voter turnout. A defeat could weaken Meloni politically and embolden the center-left opposition, while a win would strengthen … Continue reading Italy’s justice referendum becomes a high stakes test for Meloni

Slovenia’s parliamentary election ended in an extremely tight race between Prime Minister Robert Golob’s liberal Freedom Movement and Janez Janša’s opposition SDS, with Golob’s party narrowly leading by less than half a percentage point. Early exit polls suggested a wider margin, but the gap shrank as votes were counted, leaving no clear path to forming a government. Coalition negotiations are expected to be difficult, with … Continue reading Slovenia election sees ruling party tied with opposition

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was pictured riding a tank with his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, during military drills, according to state media. The exercises included tank and infantry unit training, with Kim calling for full war preparations. Kim Ju Ae, about 13, has accompanied her father to numerous high-profile military and diplomatic events, sparking speculation she may be his heir. Recent appearances … Continue reading North Korean leader Kim and his daughter ride a tank together during army training

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said overthrowing Iran’s regime will require a “ground component” in addition to air strikes, while urging the Iranian people to rise against their leadership. Netanyahu claimed Israel has neutralized Iran’s uranium enrichment and ballistic missile capabilities and will continue strikes to destroy them, noting Israel acted alone in recent attacks on the South Pars gas field. The remarks highlight differences … Continue reading Netanyahu says revolution in Iran will require ‘ground component’ to war

Rep. Lauren Boebert announced she will oppose the Pentagon’s $200 billion supplemental funding request amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, citing domestic priorities and criticism of the military-industrial complex. Boebert emphasized “America First” policies and said she has deferred decisions about the Iran campaign to President Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the funding as necessary to sustain U.S. … Continue reading Boebert on $200B Iran war funding request: ‘I’m not doing that’

During a meeting at the Oval Office, U.S. President Donald Trump awkwardly referenced Pearl Harbor while discussing surprise attacks on Iran with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Trump explained the U.S. had not informed allies about the February 28 strikes to maintain surprise, citing the success of the operation. He praised Japan for “stepping up” to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, despite Takaichi noting … Continue reading Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese prime minister to defend Iran attack

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro is reportedly under two U.S. criminal investigations examining whether he met with drug traffickers or solicited campaign donations, though he is not personally charged. Petro denied the allegations, saying he has never spoken with traffickers and instructed his campaign managers to reject illicit donations, blaming Colombia’s right-wing opposition for spreading claims. The reports come ahead of Colombia’s May 31 presidential election, … Continue reading Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro under investigation in US for drug ties

The FBI is investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent over allegations that he leaked classified information, with the probe reportedly beginning before his resignation. Kent stepped down Tuesday, citing opposition to the U.S. war against Iran, which he argued was unnecessary and violated the administration’s prior non-interventionist approach. A senior official described Kent as a “known leaker” who had been excluded from intelligence … Continue reading Former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged classified leaks

China has declined U.S. requests to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid President Trump’s war with Iran, while analysts say Beijing likely welcomes the delay of Trump’s planned state visit to Beijing. The Iran conflict has disrupted oil flows, strained U.S. allies, and forced Washington to request help from its strategic rival, exposing limits to U.S. power. Chinese officials have signaled willingness to reschedule … Continue reading China dismisses U.S. Hormuz request as Trump’s Beijing trip is delayed

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard faced questioning over her presence at an FBI raid on a Georgia election office, which was seizing 2020 voter records. Senators, including Mark Warner and Jon Ossoff, pressed her on her authority and oversight during the operation, raising concerns it could signal federal interference in elections. Gabbard said she was there at President Trump’s request to “ensure the integrity … Continue reading Gabbard fends off questions about Fulton County election raid

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, President Trump’s nominee for DHS Secretary, faced a tense confirmation hearing amid questions about his past comments, aggressive behavior, and classified foreign travel as a House member. Senators Rand Paul and Gary Peters pressed Mullin for details on “classified” trips and criticized his past remarks suggesting he understood or condoned violence against political opponents. Mullin defended his record, saying he had nothing … Continue reading Trump’s DHS pick Markwayne Mullin gets grilled on ‘anger issues’ and foreign travel

Donald Trump’s National Counterterrorism Center director, Joe Kent, resigned over the Iran war, accusing Israel of pressuring the U.S. into a conflict built on lies and claiming he could not support the war in good conscience. Kent had privately confided in his ally, Vice President JD Vance, and Tulsi Gabbard before submitting his resignation, highlighting a rift between the non-interventionist Gabbard-Vance faction and hawkish Republicans … Continue reading JD Vance at center of Iran war rupture after closed-door meeting with spy boss

President Donald Trump said Sunday he is not ready to declare victory over Iran, despite claiming the U.S. has inflicted severe military and economic damage. Speaking to The Hill on Air Force One, he said Iran is “decimated” and would take “10 years and more” to rebuild if U.S. forces withdrew, but he stopped short of calling the conflict won. Trump did not clarify whether … Continue reading Trump says he’s not ready to declare victory in Iran

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has shown improved kidney function but remains in intensive care for pneumonia at DF Star Hospital in Brasilia, doctors said Sunday. The 70-year-old, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for leading a 2023 coup attempt, has been given additional antibiotics since Saturday. Bolsonaro was transferred to the hospital from prison after showing high fever, chills, and elevated inflammatory markers. … Continue reading Bolsonaro’s kidney function improves but he remains in intensive care