Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed South Korea’s recent diplomatic efforts, stating North Korea has no interest in talks regardless of proposals. Despite acknowledging South Korea’s “sincere efforts,” she criticized its continued alliance with the U.S. and upcoming joint military drills. North Korea remains focused on its growing ties with Russia amid the Ukraine war and is unlikely to … Continue reading Powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim rejects outreach by South’s new president

President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new U.S.-EU trade deal, agreeing to a 15% tariff on automobiles and expanded market access. As part of the agreement, Europe will purchase $150 billion in U.S. energy and invest $600 billion in the U.S. economy, Fox News has reported. Both leaders emphasized the need to “rebalance” the trade relationship, which von der … Continue reading Trump announces trade deal with European Union

Amid renewed focus on Jeffrey Epstein during Trump’s second term, Republicans are divided over how to handle the case. Some, like Rep. Thomas Massie, are joining Democrats in pushing for transparency, calling for the release of Epstein-related files with victim protections. Others, including Speaker Mike Johnson, argue current efforts lack safeguards. Tensions are rising as Trump allies defend the administration while blaming past leaders, and … Continue reading Some Republicans aren’t backing down from Epstein transparency push

A new Wall Street Journal poll shows the Democratic Party’s image has sunk to its lowest point in over 30 years, with 63% of voters viewing it unfavorably. Voters now trust Republicans more on nearly all major issues, including the economy, inflation, and immigration. Despite disapproval of some of Donald Trump’s policies, Republicans still hold an advantage on those topics.  The only areas where Democrats … Continue reading Dems Get Lowest Rating From Voters in 35 Years, Poll Finds

President Donald Trump has demanded criminal prosecutions of Kamala Harris, Beyonce, Oprah, and Rev. Al Sharpton over alleged campaign finance violations. On Truth Social, Trump accused them of improperly receiving millions from Harris’s campaign, though records show payments were for appearances and events and may be consistent with campaign finance rules. This marks the first time Trump has called for criminal charges, repeating previous claims … Continue reading Trump Calls for the Prosecutions of Kamala Harris, Beyonce and Oprah

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reversed controversial changes that placed anti-corruption agencies under the control of the prosecutor general, following public protests and international backlash. The original law, signed Tuesday, was criticized for undermining the agencies’ independence. On Thursday, Zelenskyy introduced a new bill to undo the move, though it still needs parliamentary approval, which may face delays from his own MPs. The reversal came after … Continue reading Zelenskyy U-turns on anti-corruption agencies power grab after public outcry

Taiwan is set to vote Saturday on a major recall campaign targeting 24 opposition Nationalist Party (KMT) lawmakers, driven by frustration over legislative gridlock and concerns about China’s influence. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which supports Taiwan independence, backs the effort in hopes of gaining a legislative majority after winning the presidency but falling short in parliament. The KMT and allies, who currently hold … Continue reading Taiwanese rally for and against the recall of opposition lawmakers seen as close to China

A House Oversight subcommittee voted to subpoena Bill and Hillary Clinton, along with several former Justice Department officials, over alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. The motion, introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), aims to expand the investigation into Maxwell. Formal subpoenas have not yet been issued but are expected. The subcommittee also moved to obtain DOJ communications involving Biden administration officials related … Continue reading House panel votes to subpoena Bill and Hillary Clinton over possible links to Ghislaine Maxwell 

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the release of Justice Department documents related to the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server as Secretary of State. The move follows pressure from Sen. Chuck Grassley for more transparency and includes materials on former FBI Director James Comey’s handling of the probe. While the FBI previously found Clinton acted with “extreme carelessness” but not … Continue reading Pam Bondi Grants Hillary Clinton Email Probe Request Amid Epstein Furor

Republican lawmakers are warning of a possible government shutdown this fall after intense partisan clashes over President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” and a $9 billion rescissions package have soured relations in Congress. The White House plans to send another round of spending cuts to Congress, but GOP leaders fear it could derail efforts to pass regular appropriations bills before government funding expires in … Continue reading Republicans fear Washington headed for shutdown after bruising spending fights

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denied reports that he plans to resign following a historic election defeat in which his ruling coalition lost its majority in both houses of parliament. Despite growing pressure to step down, Ishiba said he intends to remain in office to oversee the implementation of a new tariff agreement with the U.S. The trade deal, which reduces tariffs on Japanese exports, … Continue reading Japan’s Ishiba denies reports he will resign

Former President Barack Obama has denied President Donald Trump’s recent claim that he was the “ringleader” behind the Trump-Russia investigation, calling the accusation “bizarre” and a “weak attempt at distraction.” The rare statement from Obama’s office followed Trump’s renewed push to investigate Obama and other former officials, based on newly declassified documents alleging the Obama administration politicized intelligence to create the Trump–Russia collusion narrative. Trump … Continue reading Obama denies Trump’s ‘bizarre allegations’ that he was Russiagate ‘ringleader’ in rare statement

The GOP-led House Oversight Committee plans to subpoena convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell for testimony about Jeffrey Epstein’s case “as soon as possible.” Committee Chairman James Comer will coordinate with the DOJ and Bureau of Prisons to schedule the deposition. Despite bipartisan pressure, GOP leadership has delayed releasing more Epstein-related information. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is meeting with Maxwell’s legal team soon. Maxwell, serving … Continue reading Congress subpoenas Maxwell over Epstein files

The House will not vote on a resolution demanding the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents before the August recess, Speaker Mike Johnson announced Monday. Though the House Rules Committee advanced the measure last week amid GOP pressure, Johnson said he wants to give the Trump administration more time to act, as President Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to request the unsealing of grand jury … Continue reading Speaker Johnson says House won’t vote on Epstein resolution before recess

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey plans to appeal after losing the local Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) endorsement to progressive challenger State Sen. Omar Fateh. Fateh won about 60% of delegate support in a party endorsement process marked by technical issues and delays, which Frey’s camp called flawed and irregular. The party endorsement, the first for a mayoral candidate in 16 years, could boost Fateh’s bid in the … Continue reading Minneapolis mayor to appeal after losing party endorsement to democratic socialist

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley released declassified documents criticizing the FBI’s investigation of Hillary Clinton’s private email server, saying the agency “failed to fully investigate” and showed negligence under then-Director James Comey. The documents reveal that key evidence, including sensitive information on thumb drives, was never properly examined. Grassley accused the FBI of a politically biased approach favoring Clinton, contrasting it with its aggressive … Continue reading FBI botched investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails, declassified documents allege

Japan’s ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house after Sunday’s election, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party and its partner Komeito falling three seats short of the 50 needed to maintain control. The defeat follows an earlier loss of the lower house and deals another blow to Ishiba’s minority government, which faces pressure amid high-stakes trade talks with the U.S. The … Continue reading Japan’s gov’t loses upper house control, as far-right party makes gains

Annie Tomasini, a former top Biden aide, invoked the Fifth Amendment multiple times during a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee on Friday, becoming the third ex-Biden official to do so. Lawmakers are investigating whether Biden’s inner circle concealed signs of cognitive decline and mishandled classified documents. Tomasini declined to answer questions about whether she was instructed to lie about Biden’s health or conceal … Continue reading House Republicans face mounting resistance as third ex-Biden WH aide pleads Fifth Amendment

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) reiterated his call Sunday for the Department of Justice to release evidence related to Jeffrey Epstein, while urging caution to protect victims’ identities. Speaking on ABC’s This Week, Burchett dismissed former President Trump’s criticism of Republicans demanding transparency, calling it misguided. He welcomed Trump’s recent move to unseal grand jury evidence as “a start,” ABC News has reported. While critical of Attorney … Continue reading GOP Rep. Tim Burchett still wants Epstein files to be released

President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act, the first major federal law regulating cryptocurrency, with a focus on stablecoins—digital currencies tied to assets like the U.S. dollar. The bipartisan bill aims to boost public trust and mainstream adoption of stablecoins by easing rules for banks and issuers. Trump, who has embraced crypto in recent years and launched his own coin, called the law a … Continue reading Trump signs 1st major federal cryptocurrency bill into law

The Department of Justice has recently contacted at least six states requesting detailed voter information, including voter registration lists and procedures for identifying noncitizens on voter rolls. In Colorado, outreach was linked to a former staffer of Rep. Lauren Boebert, reportedly acting on behalf of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, raising concerns among election officials. Some officials were also contacted by individuals … Continue reading DOJ contacted states for voter data, access to voting machines

A Brazilian court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor, observe a nighttime curfew, and remain under 24-hour surveillance amid fears he may flee while standing trial for allegedly plotting a coup to overturn the 2022 election. Bolsonaro, who denies any wrongdoing, is accused of coordinating with others to prevent President Lula from taking office, culminating in the January 2023 storming … Continue reading Court orders Bolsonaro to wear ankle tag and puts him under curfew

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has called for the prosecution of former President Barack Obama and top national security officials, accusing them of orchestrating a “treasonous conspiracy” to undermine Donald Trump’s 2016 election win. Gabbard alleges they fabricated intelligence about Russian interference, relying on the discredited Steele dossier to support claims of collusion. She says newly released documents show efforts to subvert Trump’s presidency … Continue reading Tulsi Gabbard calls for Obama to be prosecuted over 2016 election claims

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee walked out of a hearing after Republicans advanced President Trump’s judicial nominee, Emil Bove, despite whistleblower allegations. Senator Cory Booker led the protest, urging Chairman Chuck Grassley to delay the vote for further debate, citing serious concerns raised by former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni. Grassley refused, prompting a heated exchange and the Democrats’ exit. Bove, a former Trump defense … Continue reading Democrats storm out of vote on controversial Trump nominee

Japan has launched a new government body to address growing public concerns over the rising number of foreign residents, ahead of national elections on July 20. The agency will coordinate responses to issues like crime and over-tourism involving foreigners. With foreign nationals now making up 3% of the population, Japan has eased immigration to counter labor shortages, but anxieties remain. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s party … Continue reading Japan launches government body to address concerns over foreigners