New York Attorney General Letitia James made her first public appearance since being indicted on federal fraud charges, speaking at a rally for mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in Washington Heights. James denounced what she called the politicization of justice and vowed not to be silenced, warning of threats to democracy while receiving loud applause from supporters. She faces bank fraud and false statement charges over … Continue reading New York Attorney General Letitia James, facing fraud charges, strikes defiant tone at Mamdani rally

The government shutdown, now entering its third week, shows no signs of resolution as Democrats and Republicans continue to blame each other. Vice President JD Vance criticized Democrats’ approach as “hostage-taking,” while Senate votes on a funding measure have repeatedly failed to reach the 60-vote threshold. Democrats insist they will not support reopening the government without extending health insurance tax credits. Meanwhile, the Trump administration … Continue reading Government shutdown poised to enter a third week as Congress remains at stalemate

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed universities to give descendants of slaves special consideration in admissions, saying it was unnecessary because colleges already have that authority. The veto is viewed as a setback for reparations efforts. The bill, proposed by Democratic Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, would have permitted but not required institutions to provide such preferences. Newsom also vetoed other reparations-related … Continue reading Gavin Newsom Vetoes ‘Unnecessary’ California Reparations Bill 

Former presidential nominee Mitt Romney said his family is “heartbroken” after his sister-in-law, Carrie Elizabeth Romney, died in Valencia, California, on Friday at age 64. Authorities found her body near a shopping mall parking garage, but it is currently unclear whether she jumped or fell from the multi-story structure. Foul play does not appear to be involved, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office … Continue reading Mitt Romney speaks out after sister-in-law found dead near Los Angeles garage

World leaders gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to sign a Gaza ceasefire deal, with U.S. President Donald Trump and mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye leading the talks. Trump emphasized rebuilding Gaza as a hub of development while insisting the territory must be demilitarized, framing reconstruction around Israeli security concerns. The deal was welcomed cautiously, as Israeli attacks killed at least 67,869 people and left … Continue reading World leaders gather in Egypt for signing of Gaza ceasefire deal

President Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a Knesset address, downplaying the corruption charges against him while praising his leadership. Despite Netanyahu’s general unpopularity and public calls for his resignation over security failures, recent events like the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release have improved his standing. Trump has previously pushed for Netanyahu’s trial to be canceled, likening it … Continue reading Trump urges pardon for Netanyahu during Gaza address to Knesset

President Trump is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday to discuss weapons supplies, including whether the U.S. should provide long-range Tomahawk missiles. Zelensky confirmed the visit and said he will propose a series of steps, meet defense companies, and possibly hold talks with lawmakers; a Ukrainian delegation has already departed for the U.S. He and Trump have been … Continue reading Trump, Zelensky to discuss Tomahawks for Ukraine at White House Friday

North Carolina Republican leaders announced plans to vote next week on redrawing the state’s U.S. House districts, responding to President Trump’s call to secure more GOP seats and counter Democratic efforts. The state’s current map, enacted in 2023, gave Republicans 10 of 14 seats in 2024, up from a 7-7 split under the 2022 map. Only the 1st District, held by Democrat Don Davis, remains … Continue reading North Carolina GOP announce plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country after weeks of protests led by young demonstrators, marking the second recent government toppled amid global Gen Z unrest. Opposition leader Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko confirmed that Rajoelina left on Sunday after army units defected to join the protesters, though his current location remains undisclosed. In a Facebook address, Rajoelina said he moved to a safe location to protect … Continue reading Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests, officials say

Former Presidents Joe Biden and Bill Clinton publicly praised President Donald Trump on Monday for brokering the Gaza peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Biden said he was “deeply grateful and relieved” that the last hostages had been freed, crediting Trump and his team for helping secure the renewed ceasefire. Clinton echoed that sentiment, thanking Trump, Qatar, and other regional actors for keeping negotiations on … Continue reading Biden, Clinton praise Trump for Gaza peace deal

President Donald Trump is receiving rare bipartisan praise for brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which included the release of 20 hostages. Speaking before the Knesset in Jerusalem and en route to a peace summit in Egypt, Trump’s success is being hailed as a major foreign policy achievement of his second term. Former GOP rivals Nikki Haley and Mike Pence, who once criticized Trump’s … Continue reading Trump draws praise from more than just MAGA as Israeli hostages return home

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