Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned Monday that he would “constitutionally declare a republic in arms” if the U.S. attacked Venezuela, amid Washington’s deployment of additional naval forces to the Caribbean to combat Latin American drug cartels. Maduro claimed eight U.S. vessels with 1,200 missiles threatened his country, prompting him to mobilize troops and call for militia enlistment. While the U.S. denies plans for a land … Continue reading Maduro vows to declare a “republic in arms” if U.S. forces in the Caribbean attack Venezuela

Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., announced he will not seek re-election next year, ending his 34-year congressional career. Nadler, 78, cited the need for generational change in the Democratic Party and reflected on stepping down from House Judiciary Committee leadership earlier this term. A longtime liberal leader and vocal critic of Donald Trump, he played a key role in advancing impeachment articles in 2019. Nadler has … Continue reading Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler will not seek reelection

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on Monday during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, signaling closer ties with U.S. rivals amid trade tensions with Washington. Modi emphasized India as a partner, not a rival, to China, and held a bilateral meeting with Putin, who called him a “dear friend.” The visit follows the U.S. … Continue reading India’s Modi cozies up with Putin, Xi in statement against Trump ‘bullying’

The GOP-led House Oversight Committee has withdrawn its request for former FBI Director Robert Mueller to testify, citing his health issues. Chairman James Comer had subpoenaed Mueller for Sept. 2 as part of the committee’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein files. Mueller, who served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013, has been battling Parkinson’s disease since 2021, according to his family, who requested privacy … Continue reading House Oversight has withdrawn subpoena for Robert Mueller

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing ahead of China’s largest-ever military parade, describing their relationship as at an “unprecedented level.” Russia will increase gas supplies to China, while Beijing will trial visa-free travel for Russians. Xi is also set to host North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, marking his first multilateral international meeting. The gathering highlights China’s growing global influence … Continue reading Russia’s Putin hails ‘unprecedented’ ties with China at talks in Beijing

President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring all new federal buildings, particularly in Washington, D.C., to adopt classical architecture, rejecting modernist and brutalist styles. The order aims to make federal buildings “noble” and “admired by the public,” with the General Services Administration responsible for implementation. The move reflects Trump’s personal taste, already evident in White House renovations, including Rose Garden changes, oversized flags, and … Continue reading Trump executive order mandates classical architecture for federal buildings

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from firing Michael Abramowitz as director of Voice of America, ruling he cannot be removed without approval from the International Broadcasting Advisory Board. Abramowitz had been placed on administrative leave and was slated for termination amid mass layoffs affecting over 600 employees. Judge Royce Lamberth called the planned firing “plainly contrary to law.” Voice of America, along with … Continue reading Federal judge blocks Trump administration from removing Voice of America director

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit China next week for the first time in six years to attend a military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The event, also attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and 24 other foreign leaders, highlights the growing alignment of Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang amid U.S. efforts to strengthen ties … Continue reading North Korea’s Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting China this weekend for the first time in seven years, attending a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit alongside Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin amid worsening ties with the U.S. The visit follows U.S. tariffs on Indian exports over New Delhi’s continued Russian oil purchases, which India defends as essential for energy stability. Modi aims to stabilize India-China relations, diversify … Continue reading India’s Modi to meet Xi and Putin on first China trip in seven years

Thailand’s Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office for an ethics violation, ending her one-year tenure and delivering another setback to the Shinawatra political dynasty. The court cited a leaked call in which she appeared deferential to Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen amid a border conflict. Paetongtarn’s ruling Pheu Thai party now faces a weakened position as parliament prepares to elect a new … Continue reading Thai court removes prime minister from office over ethics violation

Argentina’s President Javier Milei was forced to cut short a campaign event on Wednesday after his motorcade came under attack in Lomas de Zamora, south of Buenos Aires. Video footage showed the libertarian leader standing on a moving pick-up truck and ducking to avoid an object thrown from the crowd. Security quickly rushed him into a black van and evacuated him from the scene. Presidential … Continue reading Milei evacuated from campaign event after stone attack

Denmark summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Copenhagen after a report alleged that three Americans linked to president Donald Trump were conducting “covert influence operations” in Greenland to promote secession and closer ties with Washington. The Danish Foreign Ministry called the meeting a “preventive conversation,” stressing that interference in Greenland’s affairs is unacceptable. The claims, published by Denmark’s public broadcaster, said the operatives gathered information, … Continue reading Denmark Summons U.S. Envoy Over Espionage Allegations

President Donald Trump used a Truth Social post to threaten billionaire George Soros and his son, Alex, with possible RICO charges, accusing them of supporting violent protests and damaging the country. Trump warned that his team is “watching” the Soroses, linking them to progressive causes and “radical left” influence. The post came shortly after the FBI raided the home and office of Trump critic John … Continue reading President Threatens Soros and Son With RICO Charges

President Trump announced plans to allow 600,000 Chinese students into the U.S., more than double the current number, citing the importance of economic and educational ties. The proposal drew sharp criticism from prominent Republicans, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and influencer Laura Loomer, who framed it as a threat to American students and a national security risk. While Chinese students contribute billions to the U.S. … Continue reading Trump says the U.S. would accept 600,000 Chinese students, sparking uproar among conservatives

A Utah judge has ordered the state Legislature to redraw its congressional maps to comply with voter-approved Proposition 4, which established rules for fair and nonpartisan redistricting. The ruling comes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and could help Democrats, as one Utah district has previously elected a Democrat under competitive conditions. The decision has sparked partisan debate, with Republicans criticizing the court and Democrats … Continue reading Utah ordered to redraw congressional map

President Trump announced that his administration will seek the death penalty for homicides in Washington, D.C., describing the move as a response to a “crime epidemic,” even though violent crime in the city has declined in recent years. Trump has recently asserted control over D.C.’s police force and deployed the National Guard, emphasizing that capital punishment would serve as a strong deterrent. However, the death … Continue reading Trump seeks death penalty for D.C. murders

Lithuania’s parliament elected Inga Ruginienė, a former labor union leader and relative political newcomer, as the country’s new prime minister, following the resignation of her predecessor amid investigations into his business dealings. Ruginienė, 44, received 78 votes to 35 and leads a center-left coalition with a solid parliamentary majority. She aims to restore stability, while Lithuania’s foreign policy, including support for Ukraine, is expected to … Continue reading Former labor union leader elected as Lithuania’s new prime minister

The Justice Department is investigating whether former senior FBI officials mishandled classified documents found in a “burn bag” at FBI headquarters, related to the 2016 Russia election interference probe. No criminal charges have been filed, but critics, including former Trump allies, claim the handling of the Russia investigation was politically motivated. The FBI’s original probe, Crossfire Hurricane, and subsequent Mueller investigation confirmed Russian interference but found … Continue reading DOJ investigating whether ex-FBI officials mishandled Russia investigation docs

President Donald Trump said Monday the Justice Department will sue California over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s push to redraw a Democratic-leaning congressional map, calling it unfair. The move mirrors Republican efforts in Texas, where new GOP-drawn districts are expected to give the party five more House seats in 2026. Newsom, who signed bills to advance California’s map as a counter to Texas, responded to Trump’s threat … Continue reading Trump says DOJ will sue California over redistricting as he celebrates similar Texas effort

Poland’s new president, Karol Nawrocki, has vetoed legislation to extend welfare benefits for Ukrainian refugees, arguing only those in work should receive child payments. The veto blocks a bill that would have prolonged the current system until 2026, sparking criticism from Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government, which warned it punishes vulnerable families. Around 1 million Ukrainians, mostly women and children, live in Poland. The move … Continue reading Poland’s president vetoes legislation to prolong benefits for Ukrainian refugees

Germany and Canada signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to boost cooperation on mining critical raw materials. Chancellor Friedrich Merz called it a step to strengthen both economies, while Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted Canada’s rich deposits of lithium and rare earths. The deal comes amid concerns over China’s dominance in the global supply of these minerals, heightened by recent Chinese export controls, Yahoo News … Continue reading Merz, Carney sign German-Canadian agreement on critical raw materials

Donald Trump suggested Sunday that former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie could face renewed scrutiny over the 2013 “Bridgegate” scandal, accusing him of lying to avoid prison and deflecting blame onto aides. The comments came after Christie, now a Trump critic and former GOP rival, told ABC’s This Week that Trump rejects limits on presidential power. Christie was never charged in Bridgegate, and convictions of his allies … Continue reading Trump threatens Christie with fresh “Bridgegate” investigation

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, en route to his first summit with Donald Trump, pushed back against U.S. pressure to shift the U.S.-South Korea alliance from deterring North Korea toward countering China. While Washington seeks greater “strategic flexibility” for its 28,500 troops in South Korea, Seoul remains focused on the North as its main threat and is wary of being drawn into a China conflict. … Continue reading South Korean President Lee to meet with Trump in Washington

Donald Trump attacked the Senate’s “blue slip” tradition on Sunday, claiming it blocks him from exercising his constitutional right to appoint judges. The practice lets home-state senators approve or oppose judicial nominees, often stalling confirmations. While Trump appointed 234 judges in his first term, only five have been confirmed in his second, a slowdown he blames on partisan obstruction, Newsweek has reported. He urged Senate … Continue reading Trump Says His Constitutional Right to Appoint Judges Being Denied

Shortly before 7 a.m. Friday, FBI agents and Montgomery County police arrived at former Trump national security advisor John Bolton’s Bethesda home, sealing off the street while an unmarked SUV parked outside. Police confirmed they were assisting the FBI. Bolton, who served as Trump’s third national security advisor from April 2018 to September 2019, became the subject of a Justice Department probe after publishing his … Continue reading FBI Raids John Bolton’s House