FBI Director Kash Patel told the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday that there is “no credible information” that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women to others beyond himself. Patel emphasized that if such evidence existed, he would have acted immediately. His comments follow a July DOJ-FBI memo finding no credible evidence that Epstein blackmailed prominent figures or involved uncharged third parties, and reaffirming that Epstein died by suicide … Continue reading Patel claims “no credible information” that Epstein trafficked minors to others

The long-running feud between Adam Schiff and FBI Director Kash Patel erupted during a Senate Judiciary hearing Tuesday, briefly halting proceedings with a heated shouting match. The clash began when Schiff questioned Patel about the Justice Department’s decision to move Ghislaine Maxwell to a lower-security prison, accusing him of downplaying political influence. Patel fired back, calling Schiff a “political buffoon” and accusing him of past … Continue reading Adam Schiff and Kash Patel get into a shouting match on Capitol Hill

President Donald Trump arrived in the U.K. for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening U.S.-U.K. ties and advancing a multibillion-dollar technology deal. The visit includes royal pageantry, with King Charles III hosting Trump at Windsor Castle and Prime Minister Keir Starmer meeting him at Chequers. While the trip highlights trade, nuclear energy, AI, and defense cooperation, it occurs amid policy differences on Ukraine, Gaza, … Continue reading President Trump boasts about UK trip and praises King Charles as he leaves for London

Sen. Chuck Grassley revealed that the FBI’s “Arctic Frost” investigation, initially targeting efforts to overturn the 2020 election, had expanded to include 92 conservative groups and individuals, including the late Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA, the Republican National Committee, and other Trump-linked organizations. Grassley said whistleblower records show partisan motives, with agents reportedly celebrating prosecutions like that of Trump adviser Peter Navarro. The disclosure comes … Continue reading Biden FBI Investigated Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA, Republican Groups

Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, announced his campaign for a third term as Minnesota governor. Highlighting progress in the state, Walz criticized President Trump and VP JD Vance while addressing issues like gun violence and the need for unity. Walz, 61, gained national attention during his brief stint as Kamala Harris’ running mate and has faced scrutiny over his record as … Continue reading Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz launches campaign for third term

New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, giving the young candidate a major establishment boost. Hochul praised Mamdani’s focus on affordable living and safe neighborhoods, despite disagreements over tax increases and his stance on Israel. The endorsement comes amid political pressure from the Democratic Party’s left flank and follows President Trump’s attempts to influence the … Continue reading Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani’s bid for mayor

Former MMA fighter Conor McGregor has withdrawn from Ireland’s presidential race, criticizing nomination rules as a “straitjacket” that blocked a true democratic contest. McGregor, who had vowed to curb immigration and promote “Irish culture,” struggled to secure the required endorsements from MPs or local authorities and faced minimal public support, with polls showing just 7%. He claimed his campaign highlighted flaws in the system and … Continue reading Conor McGregor pulls out of Ireland’s presidential race

Nepal’s first female prime minister, Sushila Karki, took office Sunday, calling for calm and cooperation to rebuild the country after violent protests left at least 72 dead and caused widespread destruction. The demonstrations, sparked by a social media ban and anger over corruption and inequality, targeted government buildings, officials’ homes, and businesses, leading to the resignation of former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli. Karki pledged … Continue reading After deadly protests, Nepal’s new prime minister urges calm

Around 13.7 million voters in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia went to the polls, delivering losses for the center-left SPD and the Greens, while the CDU held steady and the AfD made significant gains. Preliminary results showed the CDU with 33.3%, SPD 22.1%, AfD 14.5%, and Greens 13.5%, marking a major setback for the environmentalists and a surge for the AfD compared to five years ago. The … Continue reading Germany state elections: AfD makes gains, Greens fall behind

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned the use of the national flag as a symbol of violence and division following “Unite the Kingdom” march in central London attended by over 150,000 people, alongside a 5,000-strong counter-protest. Starmer emphasized that the flag represents the country’s diversity and pledged that intimidation or assaults based on background or skin color would not be tolerated. Police reported 26 … Continue reading We will never surrender our flag, Sir Keir Starmer says

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism over the abduction of nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children during its invasion. The bill aims to punish Moscow economically and pressure it to return the children. Senators Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Katie Britt, and Amy Klobuchar criticized Russia’s actions as crimes against humanity and emphasized that returning the children … Continue reading Senate bill would designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced his new cabinet will include an AI “minister” named Diella, tasked with managing public funding projects and ensuring corruption-free public tenders. Diella, a virtual assistant on the e-Albania platform, was launched earlier this year and appears in traditional Albanian dress. Rama’s Socialist Party, which won a fourth consecutive term, aims to achieve EU membership by 2027, though opposition parties … Continue reading Albania’s leader says his new Cabinet includes an AI ‘minister’ to fight corruption

South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity over a March militia attack that killed 250 soldiers and a general. Seven of his allies, including Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol and Army Deputy Chief Lt Gen Gabriel Duop Lam, have also been charged and suspended. Machar’s spokesperson called the charges a “political witch-hunt,” while tanks block roads … Continue reading South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason

Belarus has pardoned 52 prisoners and released them into Lithuania, with both Belarus and Lithuania thanking US President Donald Trump for his role. The release is part of a broader warming of relations between Belarus and Washington, prompting the US to ease some sanctions on Belarus’ state airline, Belavia. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda celebrated the release on social media, emphasizing that “No man left behind!” … Continue reading Belarus pardons scores of prisoners ‘at the request’ of Trump, Lukashenko says

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for plotting a coup to stay in power after losing the 2022 election. The Supreme Court ruling, issued by a five-justice panel, made Bolsonaro the first former president in Brazil’s history convicted of attacking democracy, drawing disapproval from the Trump administration. Justice Carmen Lucia highlighted that Bolsonaro acted “with the … Continue reading Brazil’s Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years after landmark coup plot conviction

House Judiciary Committee Democrats announced an investigation into the FBI, questioning whether Director Kash Patel is intentionally withholding information related to Jeffrey Epstein. The lawmakers, led by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), accused Patel of protecting individuals implicated in the Epstein files, citing his 2023 comments on a podcast where he suggested the FBI was shielding people on Epstein’s client list. Democrats highlighted that Patel previously … Continue reading House Democrats open probe into FBI’s handling of Epstein documents

A moment of silence for conservative activist Charlie Kirk on the House floor turned into a shouting match between Republicans and Democrats on Wednesday. The conflict began when Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) requested a prayer for Kirk following the moment of silence, prompting Democrats to shout in reference to a school shooting in Colorado that occurred the same afternoon. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) then … Continue reading Chaos erupts on House floor over Charlie Kirk shooting

Hong Kong’s Legislative Council on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have granted limited legal rights to same-sex couples who had registered their relationships or marriages overseas. The bill aimed to provide basic rights, such as hospital visitation, following a September 2023 ruling by the city’s highest court requiring the government to establish a legal framework for same-sex couples within two years. Despite the court’s … Continue reading Hong Kong lawmakers veto bill on same-sex partnerships

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that Europe faces multiple threats, including Russia, global trade challenges, and hostility from other major world powers, calling for the EU to assert its independence. In her State of the Union speech, von der Leyen announced new support measures for Ukraine, advocated for sanctions and trade restrictions on Israel over the war in Gaza, and defended a … Continue reading EU chief says it’s time for Europe’s ‘independence moment’

President Trump demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commit not to strike Qatar again following a recent Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha. The strike, carried out without consulting Trump or his advisers, angered the White House and alarmed regional and global leaders, with Qatar’s prime minister calling it a “betrayal” and reconsidering the country’s security partnership with the U.S. Netanyahu, however, remained … Continue reading Trump demanded Netanyahu commit not to strike Qatar again

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is set to deploy a parliamentary maneuver later this week to expedite confirmation of roughly 40 lower-level nominees. The strategy draws on precedents set by Harry Reid in 2013 and Mitch McConnell in 2017, which altered the filibuster rules for executive and Supreme Court nominations, respectively. Thune’s approach involves a procedural gambit where a failed vote to break a … Continue reading Senate GOP leader moves to lower filibuster threshold for Trump nominees through nuclear option

The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, ruled that the Trump administration can withhold $4 billion in foreign aid while the court considers an ongoing legal challenge. The temporary order responds to an emergency filing against a federal judge’s ruling that the administration must release funds approved by Congress. The case was brought by organizations including the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition and the … Continue reading Supreme Court lets Trump freeze $4 billion in foreign aid

Democratic Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw won the special election for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, defeating Republican Stewart Whitson. The Associated Press called the race at 7:36 p.m. Eastern time, confirming Walkinshaw’s decisive victory. The seat was previously held by Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, who passed away in May after representing the district for over 15 years. Before his death, Connolly endorsed Walkinshaw and his … Continue reading Democrats add 1 more vote in Congress after Virginia special election

The Missouri House voted 90-65 to approve a new congressional map that would likely eliminate a Democratic-controlled US House seat. The proposed map aims to give Republicans control of seven out of eight House seats in the state, with the Missouri Senate expected to vote on it by the end of the week. Missouri joins several other Republican-led states, including Ohio, Florida, Indiana, and South … Continue reading Missouri House approves new US House maps that seek to erase a Democratic seat

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the new prime minister, replacing François Bayrou just a day after a vote of confidence led to Bayrou’s ousting. Lecornu, 39, previously served as armed forces minister, where he focused on France’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and is now tasked with consulting political parties to adopt the nation’s next budget. Bayrou’s government fell after … Continue reading Macron names ally Sébastien Lecornu as new French PM