All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza have been released and returned to Israel under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, marking a pivotal moment after two years of war. Under the same agreement, Hamas is set to return the bodies of 28 deceased hostages still in Gaza. In exchange, Israel has begun freeing 250 Palestinian prisoners serving long or life sentences, along with more than 1,700 … Continue reading All living hostages freed from Gaza as Trump addresses Israeli parliament

Cameroon held a presidential election Sunday that could extend 92-year-old Paul Biya’s 43-year rule by another seven years, potentially making him 99 by the end of the term. Biya, in power since 1982, faces nine opposition candidates, including Issa Tchiroma Bakary and Bello Bouba Maigari, amid concerns about his age, health, and the country’s challenges. Opposition figures and voters have raised fears of voter fraud … Continue reading World’s oldest president looks to extend his rule as Cameroon goes to the polls

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a new government led by reinstalled Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, following days of intense negotiations to break France’s political deadlock ahead of a looming budget deadline. The new cabinet keeps key figures such as Jean-Noël Barrot as foreign minister and Gérald Darmanin as justice minister, while Catherine Vautrin becomes defense minister and Laurent Nunez takes over the interior ministry. … Continue reading France’s Macron unveils new government ahead of budget deadline

Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday night to celebrate the anticipated release of hostages held by Hamas, chanting “Thank you, Trump” and booing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The rally featured speeches by former U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, joined by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, who helped broker the U.S.-coordinated peace deal to end the Gaza conflict. Under the agreement, Hamas is expected to … Continue reading Trump praised, Netanyahu booed at Tel Aviv rally

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, now running for the U.S. Senate, announced plans for “undercover operations” targeting liberals. Paxton framed the effort as a response to what he called “leftist political terrorism” following the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. His statement included claims linking “transgenderism” and antifa to nationwide violence. Paxton said his office would “identify, investigate, and infiltrate” alleged leftist groups, the Daily … Continue reading Texas AG Paxton announces ‘undercover’ investigations into liberals

The White House announced Friday that it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees amid the ongoing government shutdown, an unprecedented move aimed at pressuring Democrats to end the funding standoff. Officials said the “reductions in force” would affect thousands of workers across major departments, including Health and Human Services, Energy, and Homeland Security. President Trump said the layoffs would “be Democrat-oriented,” framing them as … Continue reading White House Starts Mass Layoffs of Government Workers

The White House sharply criticized Sen. Chuck Schumer after he told Punchbowl News that the ongoing government shutdown was making things “better” for Democrats. Officials called his remarks “disgusting and revealing,” accusing Schumer and his party of celebrating Americans’ suffering during the standoff. Schumer’s team responded that his comments were taken out of context, arguing he meant Democrats’ case to protect health care and end the shutdown … Continue reading White House slams Schumer’s ‘disgusting’ statement on shutdown as political standoff continues

Congressional Republicans have voted to overturn Biden-era land management plans in Alaska, Montana, and North Dakota, advancing Donald Trump’s push to expand energy development on public lands. T he Senate approved the repeals 50–46, following earlier House votes, using the Congressional Review Act to target rules finalized at the end of Biden’s term. Trump is expected to sign the measures, which would revive projects like … Continue reading Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era restrictions on mining and drilling in 3 Western states

A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Andrew Cuomo gaining ground on front-runner Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race following Mayor Eric Adams’ exit. Mamdani leads with 46% to Cuomo’s 33%, while Republican Curtis Sliwa holds 15%. Cuomo’s support rose 10 points since the last poll, benefiting from Adams’ withdrawal as both shared a base of moderate, working-class voters. Despite the momentum, Cuomo … Continue reading With Eric Adams out of the race, Andrew Cuomo surges in poll

President Vladimir Putin publicly admitted that Russian air defenses were responsible for downing an Azerbaijani jetliner in December 2024, killing 38 people, after missiles targeting a Ukrainian drone exploded near the plane. Speaking with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev in Tajikistan, Putin cited a technical malfunction and pledged to punish those responsible and provide compensation. The crash had strained previously warm Moscow-Baku relations, which were further … Continue reading Putin says Russian air defenses were to blame for Azerbaijani jet’s crash last year, killing 38

Peru’s Congress voted early Friday to impeach President Dina Boluarte over her government’s failure to address a rising crime wave, with 124 lawmakers voting in favor and none against. The move followed a concert shooting in the capital and came after multiple previous attempts to remove her, which had failed. Boluarte, who became Peru’s first female president in 2022 after her predecessor Pedro Castillo was … Continue reading Peru’s Congress removes President Boluarte as a crime wave grips the country

The Senate approved its annual defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 70-20, funding the military at $924.7 billion for fiscal year 2026 amid the ongoing government shutdown. The passage allows House and Senate committees to begin the conference process to reconcile differences with the House version, which proposes $893 billion. The bill cleared over a dozen partisan and 50 minor amendments, including … Continue reading Senate passes mammoth annual defense policy bill

Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over reopening the government, with the Senate rejecting competing bills for the seventh time Thursday. The House-passed Republican bill failed 54-45, with three Democrats crossing the aisle, the same number as last week. The Senate will not reconvene until Tuesday, leaving the shutdown unresolved for the week, CBS News has reported. Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, insist on extending health … Continue reading Government shutdown will extend into next week as Senate adjourns without breaking stalemate

The Senate failed for the sixth time on Wednesday to advance funding bills to end the government shutdown, with the GOP measure falling 54-45, short of the 60 votes needed. No new Democrats supported the bill, which had already passed the House. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the House would not act further and urged Senate Democrats to support the measure to reopen the government. … Continue reading Senate votes fail again as government shutdown drags on

Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Senate Democrats on Wednesday for blocking a government funding stopgap, emphasizing the real-world impact in their states. He highlighted Georgia Senators Warnock and Ossoff, who he said have voted five times to keep the government closed, affecting families and food bank access. Johnson also called out New Hampshire Senators Shaheen and Hassan for votes that have kept national parks closed. He … Continue reading Johnson hammers Senate Dems with shutdown impacts in their states

Senate Republicans rejected a bill that would have limited President Trump’s ability to use military force against drug cartels, with the vote largely along party lines at 48-51. The resolution would have required congressional approval for further strikes, which the White House justifies by labeling traffickers as armed combatants threatening the U.S. So far, Trump’s campaign has destroyed four vessels, killed at least 21 people, … Continue reading Senate Republicans vote down legislation to check Trump’s use of war powers against cartels

A video of Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former California Rep. Katie Porter threatening to walk out of a CBS News interview over questions about appealing to Republican voters has drawn widespread attention and criticism from rivals. The tense exchange occurred when reporter Julia Watts asked Porter how she would win over the 40% of California voters who supported Donald Trump. Porter, appearing frustrated, questioned the … Continue reading Democratic frontrunner for California governor threatens to walk out of interview

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has given himself one year to resolve the country’s challenges, pledging to resign if problems persist, during a town-hall-style meeting with government supporters. The dialogue comes amid ongoing protests led by the youth movement Gen Z Mada, which has rejected engagement, accusing the government of repression and human rights abuses. Rajoelina promised that ongoing power projects would add 265 megawatts to … Continue reading Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised the legacy of the Workers’ Party of Korea ahead of its 80th anniversary, as delegations from China, Russia, and Vietnam arrived in Pyongyang for celebrations. Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Russian delegation led by former President Dmitry Medvedev, and Vietnam’s Communist Party chief To Lam attended, with Lam’s visit marking the first by a Vietnamese party leader in nearly … Continue reading North Korea’s Kim lauds ruling party as foreign delegations visit for 80th anniversary

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Thursday during his first visit to India, aimed at strengthening trade and business ties. The meeting comes after the UK and India signed a landmark trade deal in July, expected to boost the UK’s GDP by £4.8 billion annually and increase bilateral trade by £25.5 billion by 2040. Starmer, leading … Continue reading Starmer meets Modi on his first visit to India

Speaker Mike Johnson clashed with Democratic Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly on Wednesday over the ongoing government shutdown and the delayed swearing-in of Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. The senators accused Johnson of stalling Grijalva’s swearing-in to block her from becoming the 218th signature needed to force a House vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Johnson denied the claim, saying Grijalva’s election occurred while the … Continue reading Speaker clashes with Dem senators over Epstein files amid shutdown

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sharply condemned Antifa during a White House roundtable on Wednesday, comparing the group to international terror organizations such as ISIS and Hezbollah. Speaking alongside President Donald Trump and other top officials, Noem claimed Antifa operates as a “sophisticated network” intent on destroying American society and endangering law enforcement and civilians. She said recent arrests in Portland were helping investigators uncover … Continue reading Noem likens Antifa to ISIS, other terror groups that want to ‘kill’ Americans

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene broke with GOP leaders on Wednesday, urging Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene the House amid the ongoing government shutdown and rising tensions over health care policy. In an interview with CNN, Greene warned that Republicans risk voter backlash if they fail to address surging health insurance costs tied to the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies. She criticized both parties — … Continue reading MTG calls on Speaker Johnson to bring House back to DC

With less than a month before Election Day, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli clashed fiercely in their final debate for New Jersey governor. The candidates traded personal attacks — Sherrill accused Ciattarelli of profiting from the opioid crisis, while he alleged she broke disclosure laws and questioned her military record. The debate also focused on state issues such as taxes, energy costs, … Continue reading Democrat, Republican nominees in key race for governor blast each other on debate stage

A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily lifted a lower court order blocking President Trump from federalizing Oregon National Guard troops, though he still cannot deploy them in the state. The Ninth Circuit’s administrative stay pauses U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut’s earlier ruling while the court considers the administration’s appeal, maintaining the “status quo” in which the troops are federalized but not deployed. Immergut had … Continue reading Appeals court restores Trump’s control over Oregon National Guard