Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said the Senate may stay in session through the weekend if Democrats continue blocking a House-passed bill to fund the government through Nov. 21, which has already failed twice in the Senate. Democrats are demanding negotiations on extending health care premium subsidies before reopening federal agencies. The Senate will vote again Wednesday on advancing the House bill, but the … Continue reading Thune says Senate will work over weekend if Democrats don’t reopen government

EU leaders are considering using frozen Russian assets to fund long-term financial and military support for Ukraine, covering part of the estimated €130 billion ($153 billion) Ukraine will need for 2026–2027. The European Commission is proposing a “reparation loan” backed by these assets, though not all EU members have agreed. Russia has condemned the plan as “theft,” while Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed … Continue reading EU leaders consider using seized Russian assets to fund a loan to Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for a “drone wall” to protect Europe from Russia faces skepticism from France and Germany. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for advanced warning systems, long-range strike capabilities, and air defense rather than a physical drone barrier, while German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said drone defense is important but “not by a drone wall.” The debate highlights geographic divisions … Continue reading Macron doesn’t love the EU’s drone wall idea

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the bureau is severing ties with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), ending a partnership forged under former FBI chief James Comey. Patel accused Comey of politicizing the FBI by embedding agents with the ADL and treating the group like a counterterrorism partner, calling it “activism dressed up as law enforcement.” The ADL responded by expressing “deep respect” for the FBI and … Continue reading Patel cuts ties Comey’s FBI made with ADL as organization faces backlash for TPUSA criticism

Trump’s budget director Russell Vought announced that $18 billion in New York City infrastructure funding — including the Hudson Tunnel and Second Avenue Subway projects — is being put on hold to review contracts the administration claims were awarded under unconstitutional DEI principles. The move coincided with the first day of the federal government shutdown, which also furloughed Transportation Department staff overseeing the projects. Vought … Continue reading White House freezes $18 billion in New York City infrastructure funding

The federal government shut down Wednesday after Democrats refused to drop demands to preserve health care subsidies, clashing with President Trump and Republicans who dismissed the issue. The White House warned of mass layoffs beyond the usual furloughs, with 750,000 federal workers affected and many offices closing, as Trump pushes ahead with his agenda while cutting Democratic programs. No new negotiations are planned after failed … Continue reading Government shutdown takes hold with mass layoffs looming and no end in sight

President Donald Trump announced a new plan to lower drug costs, including a deal with Pfizer and the launch of a “TrumpRx” website where Americans can buy medicines at discounted prices starting in 2026. Pfizer agreed to sell many drugs at roughly 50% off, set new drug prices at “Most Favored Nation” levels — matching the lowest prices in peer countries — and expand U.S. … Continue reading Trump announces ‘TrumpRx’ site for discounted drugs and deal with Pfizer to lower prices

President Donald Trump announced that his administration had reached a tentative $500m settlement with Harvard University after accusing it of civil rights violations against Jewish and Israeli students. Trump said the deal, still not finalized, would also involve Harvard operating trade schools focused on AI and other fields. The announcement follows a federal judge’s ruling that the administration unlawfully cut $2.2bn in research funding to … Continue reading Trump says $500m deal reached with Harvard to settle dispute

The Senate has rejected a Republican funding bill, putting the U.S. government on track for its first shutdown in nearly seven years. The measure failed 55–45, short of the 60 votes needed, after Democrats demanded an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. Senate Majority Leader John Thune accused Democrats of forcing a shutdown, while Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Republicans were refusing to negotiate. … Continue reading Government shuts down after last-ditch vote fails in Senate

The White House released a 20-point plan for ending the war in Gaza, proposing an international “Board of Peace” chaired by President Trump to oversee reconstruction and governance until the Palestinian Authority (PA) meets conditions to assume control. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is also slated to join the board. The plan calls for Hamas to disarm, renounce governance, and release hostages, with Israel … Continue reading Trump would head Gaza ‘board of peace’ in new postwar plan

President Trump told senior military leaders at Quantico that U.S. forces must help combat “the enemy within,” vowing to use the military and National Guard to police cities like Chicago and San Francisco, fight illegal immigration, and target drug cartels. He praised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s push to roll back diversity measures and enforce strict, gender-neutral combat standards. Trump suggested unsafe cities could serve as … Continue reading Trump Tells Generals the Military Will Be Used to Fight ‘Enemy Within’

President Trump suggested Sunday that the Department of Justice may be investigating former FBI Director Christopher Wray, criticizing his handling of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and labeling his actions “inappropriate.” The comments came three days after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing its investigation. Trump repeated claims, that the FBI secretly placed 274 … Continue reading Trump says he “would think” the DOJ is investigating ex-FBI chief Wray

President Trump will meet Monday with the top four congressional leaders to discuss funding the government ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline to avoid a shutdown. House Republicans passed a short-term continuing resolution to fund the government through Nov. 21, but it failed in the Senate due to Democratic opposition, where 60 votes are needed to pass. Democrats want to make permanent certain ACA tax … Continue reading Top congressional leaders head to the White House ahead of shutdown deadline

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a new congressional map Sunday, splitting the Kansas City-area district held by Democrat Emanuel Cleaver II and adding rural Republican-leaning areas. The move, part of a wave of mid-decade redistricting in states like Texas and California, has drawn criticism from Democrats as a partisan power grab. The Republican-controlled legislature passed the map, but it remains vulnerable to a ballot initiative … Continue reading Missouri governor signs new congressional map into law

Sir Keir Starmer condemned Reform UK’s proposal to scrap indefinite leave to remain (ILR) as “racist” and “immoral,” arguing it would target people living legally in the UK and harm communities. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage wants migrants to reapply for visas under stricter rules, while Labour plans only to double the period for ILR from five to ten years. Starmer said supporters of Reform … Continue reading Keir Starmer calls Reform migrant policy ‘racist’ and ‘immoral’

The U.S. and Israel are nearing a potential agreement on President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, with an announcement expected after Trump meets Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. Officials say negotiations have narrowed differences, though Hamas would still need to approve the deal. The White House is pressuring Netanyahu to accept, warning he could be blamed for prolonging the war and worsening … Continue reading Netanyahu inches toward Gaza deal under pressure from Trump

Moldova’s pro-European Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) secured a parliamentary majority in Sunday’s election, winning about 50% of the vote and 55 of 101 seats. The result strengthens President Maia Sandu’s push for EU membership despite alleged Russian interference, cyberattacks, and bomb threats during the vote. Opposition leader Igor Dodon’s pro-Russian bloc came in second with 24%, but rejected the outcome and called for protests. … Continue reading Moldova’s election result bolsters move towards EU and away from Moscow

President Trump is set to meet today with congressional leaders in what could be the final chance to avoid a government shutdown before funding expires Tuesday night. Both parties remain at odds: Democrats want negotiations that include health care subsidies, while Republicans insist on first passing a stopgap funding bill. Senate Democrats face a tough choice—risk angering their base by supporting the GOP bill or … Continue reading Trump, Democrats set for last-ditch talks to avoid shutdown

New York Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is ending his independent re-election bid, citing financial struggles after the city’s campaign finance board withheld millions in funds and ongoing media scrutiny. Once a frontrunner, Adams’ popularity plummeted following federal corruption charges that were later dropped, leaving him polling far behind rivals. His withdrawal reshapes the mayoral race, which now centers on Democratic nominee Zohran … Continue reading Eric Adams drops out of New York mayoral race

President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend a large gathering of senior military leaders on Tuesday at Quantico Marine Corps Base, organized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump described the event as a morale-boosting meeting focused on military successes and “esprit de corps.” Hundreds of top generals and admirals worldwide were summoned without prior details, though officials say Hegseth intends to showcase accomplishments and outline … Continue reading Trump says he’ll attend Pete Hegseth’s gathering of generals

The Department of Justice sued six states, including California, New York, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania, for not providing sensitive voter data requested by the department. Attorney General Pam Bondi said accurate and secure voter rolls are essential to free and fair elections, and states failing to comply will face DOJ lawsuits. The requests include private information such as names, birth dates, partial Social … Continue reading DOJ sues 6 states for not providing private voter data

President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on Thursday directing the government to intensify investigations into groups suspected of supporting “domestic terrorism and organized political violence.” The move comes after the recent killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and other violent incidents, including a fatal shooting at a Dallas ICE facility. Trump claimed, that “wealthy people” are funding political violence, blaming the “radical left” for … Continue reading Trump signs memorandum ordering probes of groups aiding ‘organized political violence’

A Taiwanese court has sentenced four former staffers of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to prison for spying for China, in one of the island’s highest-profile espionage cases. Among them was Huang Chu-jung, a former aide to President Lai Ching-te during his vice-presidency, who received the heaviest sentence of 10 years plus a fine for espionage and money laundering. Huang was accused of relaying … Continue reading Taiwan convicts ex-presidential aide of spying for China

President Trump said Thursday he will not allow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. The announcement follows private assurances Trump gave Arab leaders and effectively shuts down Netanyahu’s annexation plans. The Netanyahu government had been weighing annexation in response to recent recognition of a Palestinian state by several Western nations. Arab leaders, including those from the UAE, warned … Continue reading Trump says he won’t let Netanyahu annex the West Bank

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy, accused of receiving around $50 million in laundered cash from the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to fund his 2007 election campaign. The Paris Correctional Court found Sarkozy guilty of conspiring with close aides, including ex-chief of staff Claude Guéant, who was sentenced to six years, while another minister, … Continue reading Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy jailed for five years over criminal conspiracy plot