Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) announced his 2026 bid for Wisconsin governor, joining a crowded Republican field that includes Bill Berrien and Josh Schoemann. Tiffany, a Trump supporter, criticized Democratic leadership for economic and educational declines and pledged to freeze property taxes, protect farmland, and uphold “Wisconsin values.” His run opens his House seat, though it is expected to remain safely Republican, Politico has reported. Democrats … Continue reading Tom Tiffany to run for governor of Wisconsin

A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump holding Jeffrey Epstein’s hand, titled “Best Friends Forever”, appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as part of a protest art installation. The statue, made of wood, foam, and resin, includes plaques referencing Epstein’s birthday book, which Trump has denied authoring and has sued over. Created by the Secret Handshake Project, the artwork is intended to express political commentary … Continue reading Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands appears on the National Mall

President Donald Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic congressional leaders on Tuesday, citing what he called “unserious and ridiculous demands” from Democrats ahead of a potential government shutdown. The decision, reportedly urged by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, sparked immediate criticism from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who blamed Trump for a looming … Continue reading Trump cancels meeting with Schumer and Jeffries

Democrat Adelita Grijalva has won a special election in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, filling the seat left vacant by her father Raul Grijalva’s death and narrowing the Republican House majority to 219-214. Grijalva, a former Pima County supervisor, defeated Republican Daniel Butierez in the heavily Democratic, Hispanic-majority district, securing over 60% of the primary vote in a five-candidate race. She becomes Arizona’s first Latina in … Continue reading Democrat succeeds her late father in Congress as GOP House majority shrinks

Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for a criminal investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump and other officials over recent U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean, which the White House claimed were carrying drugs. Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly, Petro condemned the attacks, saying the passengers were poor young Latin Americans, not members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang as alleged. The … Continue reading Colombia’s president calls for criminal investigation against Trump over Caribbean strikes

At the U.N. General Assembly, world leaders largely supported Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ call for cooperation to address global challenges such as war, poverty, and climate change. Leaders from France, South Africa, South Korea, and Suriname emphasized multilateralism and urged nations to work together, highlighting the need for peace, justice, and collective action. In contrast, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered an “America First” address, criticizing the … Continue reading UN chief warns world leaders of ‘an age of reckless disruption and relentless human suffering’

Vice President Kamala Harris’ media appearances promoting her book 107 Days are fueling frustration among Democrats, who worry her recounting of the 2024 election is divisive and risks portraying her as a “sore loser.” In interviews, Harris defended her choices, including not selecting Pete Buttigieg as her running mate, and praised President Biden while criticizing his decision to seek reelection as “reckless.” Some party strategists argue the … Continue reading Democrats sour further on Harris amid book tour

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft that violate their airspace, a remark made during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Earlier in the day, Trump criticized the United Nations for failing to support his peace efforts and accused it of “creating new problems” for the U.S. and its allies. … Continue reading Trump says NATO countries should shoot down Russian jets that violate airspace

House and Senate Democrats launched separate investigations this week into the Trump administration’s decision to shut down an FBI bribery probe involving Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar. The inquiry began after undercover agents recorded Homan in 2024 accepting a bag with $50,000 in cash and offering to help secure border security contracts. Despite the evidence, the Justice Department closed the case earlier this year, prompting … Continue reading Dems Open Inquiries Into Handling of Homan Investigation

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for the U.S. to spearhead an international effort to enforce the Biological Weapons Convention. He said the initiative would rely on a pioneering AI verification system designed to build global trust and prevent potential disasters. Trump urged the United Nations to take part, calling the project one of the first major tests of artificial intelligence in international security. … Continue reading Trump reveals plan for AI to control biological weapons after giving terrifying warning

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine, with European and NATO support, could win back all its territory from Russia, marking a shift from his earlier suggestions that Kyiv might need to cede land for peace. In a Truth Social post, he argued Russia is economically weakened and vulnerable, calling this the moment for Ukraine to act. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the remarks as … Continue reading Trump says he now thinks Ukraine can win back all territory taken by Russia

Morgan Murphy, a former top Trump administration official and aide to Sen. Tommy Tuberville, is running for Tuberville’s Alabama Senate seat as he seeks the governor’s office. Murphy, a Navy veteran, promotes himself as a “Trump-tested conservative” and criticizes the Obama and Biden administrations for weakening the military, undermining free speech, and influencing education. He highlights his experience in Trump’s administrations and his work with … Continue reading Ex-Trump official launches bid for Tuberville’s seat in Alabama

President Donald Trump signed an executive order labeling the antifa movement a “terrorist organization,” following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10 in Utah. While authorities have charged a 22-year-old student with Kirk’s murder, no evidence links the suspect to any group, however authorities are currently investigating potential accomplices. Trump’s order directs federal agencies to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle illegal operations by … Continue reading Trump signs order targeting antifa as a ‘terrorist organization’

President Donald Trump will address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, highlighting his second-term foreign policy and criticizing “globalist institutions” for weakening the world order. His return to the UN comes after months of reducing U.S. support for multilateral organizations, including withdrawing from the World Health Organization and the UN Human Rights Council. Trump has ordered a review of U.S. involvement in hundreds of … Continue reading Trump to take aim at ‘globalist institutions,’ make case for his foreign policy record in UN speech

President Donald Trump will present a plan to Arab and Muslim leaders on Tuesday at the UN General Assembly in New York, outlining his vision for ending Israel’s war on Gaza and rebuilding the devastated enclave. Leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Turkiye, Indonesia, and Pakistan are expected to attend. Trump’s proposal reportedly includes an Israeli military withdrawal, regional peacekeeping troops, and … Continue reading Trump to present plan on ending Israel’s Gaza war to Arab, Muslim leaders

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Thursday to discuss government funding before the Sept. 30 shutdown deadline. It’s unclear whether top Republican congressional leaders will join the meeting, as both chambers are out of session this week. Republicans and Trump favor a seven-week stopgap bill, while Democrats propose a four-week extension … Continue reading Trump to meet with Democratic leaders Thursday with shutdown looming

In her new book 107 Days, Kamala Harris criticizes President Joe Biden for showing insufficient empathy toward civilians in Gaza killed by Israel following Hamas’ October 7 attacks. Harris writes that she urged Biden to show Palestinians the same compassion he showed for Ukrainians, but he failed to do so, focusing instead on his Zionist stance. She uses the book to distance herself from Biden, citing … Continue reading Biden response to Gaza was “inadequate,” Harris says in new book

French President Emmanuel Macron officially recognized Palestine during a UN speech, following a similar announcement by UK leader Sir Keir Starmer the day before. France joined Belgium, Malta, Monaco, and other nations in recognizing Palestinian statehood, prompting Israel’s criticism. Macron emphasized that recognizing Palestinian rights does not undermine Israel’s rights and called for a renewed Palestinian Authority with conditions such as reforms, a ceasefire, and … Continue reading France recognizes Palestine as Macron delivers speech at UN

President Donald Trump signed an executive action imposing a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas to limit their use and encourage companies to hire American workers. He also introduced a “gold card” program that would fast-track visas for foreigners who pay $1 million, or $2 million if sponsored by a company. The measures aim to restrict access to foreign workers while prioritizing highly skilled or … Continue reading Trump imposes $100K fee on H-1B visas in new immigration action

Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), reelected its leader, Özgür Özel, during a special congress on Sunday to preempt possible government efforts to replace its leadership. The move comes amid accusations of electoral fraud from prosecutors, which the CHP calls politically motivated attempts by President Erdogan’s government to weaken the opposition. The party has faced court interventions, arrests of municipal officials, and … Continue reading Turkey’s main opposition party reelects leader in a bid to avoid government crackdown

Thousands of Brazilians protested Congress’s moves to expand lawmakers’ immunity and push for an amnesty that could include far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, sentenced to 27 years for attempting a military coup. Demonstrations took place in multiple cities, with artists performing protest concerts and citizens denouncing political corruption. The “Shielding Bill” would make it harder to arrest lawmakers, while a fast-tracked amnesty bill targets Bolsonaro … Continue reading Brazilians protest bill that could grant ex-President Bolsonaro amnesty

President Donald Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to more aggressively investigate his political opponents, including James Comey, Adam Schiff, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. He expressed frustration that “nothing is being done” and praised Bondi as “doing a great job.” Trump’s calls came after federal prosecutor Erik Siebert resigned following Trump’s demand to prosecute James over alleged mortgage fraud, which she denies. … Continue reading Trump pushes justice department to prosecute several high profile Democrats

President Donald Trump headlined a massive memorial service in Arizona for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, praising him as a “martyr” after his Sept. 10 shooting death. Nearly 100,000 attendees, including top Trump officials and Turning Point USA members, framed Kirk as a historic figure whose activism would fuel the conservative movement. Speakers highlighted his faith, youth outreach, and political impact, while Kirk’s wife offered forgiveness … Continue reading Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘American hero’ as thousands fill memorial service

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two first-in-the-nation laws requiring ICE and other law enforcement in the state to be identifiable and unmasked, banning bounty hunters from immigration enforcement. The move, framed as a pushback against Trump’s immigration crackdowns and masked ICE raids in Los Angeles, sparked sharp opposition from the Trump administration, which argued the measures endanger officers. The laws, SB 627 and SB 805, … Continue reading Gov. Newsom Signs ‘No Secret Police’ Act In Latest MAGA Rebuke

The FBI secretly recorded Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover agents in September 2024, allegedly in exchange for promises of future border security contracts. While federal officials considered charges, they delayed action since Homan wasn’t yet a public official. After Trump’s return to office, his Justice Department shut down the case, calling it politically motivated. Homan denied wrongdoing, while Democrats … Continue reading Trump ‘border czar’ Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents