French President Emmanuel Macron warned against using military force to overthrow Iran’s regime, saying it would lead to chaos and regional instability. Speaking at the G7 summit, Macron cautioned that forced regime change, as seen in Iraq and Libya, had disastrous consequences. His comments come amid concerns the U.S. may join Israel’s military campaign against Iran, Politico has reported. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed President … Continue reading Macron warns violent Iran regime change would trigger ‘chaos’

President Donald Trump said he will not call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following a shooting that killed Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and injured another. Trump condemned the violence but dismissed contacting Walz, calling him “a mess.” The suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, was arrested and charged with murder and stalking after allegedly impersonating a police officer and targeting Democratic lawmakers. Authorities found notebooks with names … Continue reading Trump says he won’t ‘waste time’ calling Minnesota governor after slayings

Former Sen. Bob Menendez began serving an 11-year prison sentence on Tuesday at a federal facility in Pennsylvania. The 71-year-old New Jersey Democrat was convicted on 16 counts, including bribery and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, after a 2023 trial revealed he sold political influence for cash and gold. Once chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Menendez joins a short list of … Continue reading Former Sen. Bob Menendez reports to prison for 11-year sentence

Tucker Carlson and Sen. Ted Cruz clashed in a tense interview over Cruz’s support for Trump and his stance on Iran amid rising U.S.-Israel tensions with the country. Carlson grilled Cruz on basic facts about Iran, such as its population and ethnic makeup, accusing him of ignorance while advocating regime change. The exchange escalated into shouting, with Carlson questioning Cruz’s sincerity about Iran threatening Trump, … Continue reading Tucker Carlson, Ted Cruz get in heated back and forth over Iran

Vice President JD Vance defended President Trump’s stance on Iran, emphasizing Trump’s consistent opposition to Iran obtaining nuclear weapons and support for diplomatic efforts to prevent uranium enrichment. Vance criticized Iran for violating non-proliferation rules and rejected claims that their enrichment is necessary for civilian energy. He praised Trump’s restraint and focus on protecting U.S. interests, while warning that military action remains an option, Fox … Continue reading Vance defends Trump’s Iran position amid ‘crazy stuff on social media’

President Trump fired Christopher Hanson, a Democratic member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), in a move Hanson called illegal. Hanson said he was terminated without cause, violating laws protecting independent agency appointees. Although a Democrat, Hanson was nominated by Trump in 2020. The White House defended the firing, saying leaders should align with the president’s agenda. The NRC confirmed Hanson’s departure but gave no … Continue reading Trump fires Democratic member of nuclear energy safety commission

The American Bar Association (ABA) sued the Trump administration, accusing it of intimidating major law firms through executive orders targeting their past clients and employees. The lawsuit alleges these orders violate the Constitution by pressuring lawyers to abandon cases the president opposes. Several agencies and officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, are named. The ABA called the administration’s actions “uniquely destructive,” warning they undermine the … Continue reading American Bar Association sues to block Trump’s attacks on law firms

At the G7 summit in Canada, President Trump said Iran wants to talk but should have done so earlier, stressing that Iran must make a deal soon to avoid further conflict. He acknowledged receiving messages from Iran signaling a desire to deescalate but declined to discuss potential U.S. military involvement. The summit also focused on trade tensions, with Trump promoting tariffs and signing a trade … Continue reading Trump attends G7 in Canada amid trade tensions, weighs in on Israel-Iran conflict

Steven Crowchild, a Canadian Indigenous leader, said he was “filled with rage” and nearly left before Donald Trump’s arrival at the G7 summit, due to the pain Trump has caused globally. After praying and consulting with his community, Crowchild stayed to have a lengthy conversation with Trump on the tarmac, hoping to highlight peace, clean water, and Indigenous issues. Wearing traditional regalia and speaking in … Continue reading Canadian Indigenous leader says he was ‘filled with rage’ before ‘intense’ conversation with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC News that targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would end the conflict between Israel and Iran, not escalate it. Netanyahu described Iran as a regime spreading terror in the Middle East and insisted that Israel’s actions are preventing nuclear war by targeting Iran’s nuclear program and top scientists. He urged U.S. support, warning that the threat from Iran … Continue reading Netanyahu says not ruling out taking out Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Former President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 50-minute phone call on Saturday to discuss the escalating Israel-Iran conflict and Ukraine peace efforts. Trump said Putin called to wish him a happy birthday and to talk primarily about Iran, which both leaders agreed poses a serious threat. Putin condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran and warned of dangerous escalation, while Trump said the … Continue reading Trump and Putin hold call, discuss Iran-Israel tensions, Ukraine war

Hours after Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military sites, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the Iranian people to rise against their regime. Highlighting Iran’s support for terrorism and internal oppression, Netanyahu said the attacks aim to prevent threats to Israel and weaken the regime. Experts note that Iran’s oppressed minority groups—such as the Ahwazis, Kurds, and Baloch—could play a key role in toppling … Continue reading Netanyahu calls on Iranian citizens to seize ‘opportunity’ for regime change

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, becoming the first foreign leader to do so since former President Trump’s threats to annex the territory. Macron condemned the idea of using force to acquire Greenland, emphasizing France and the EU’s support for Greenland’s sovereignty. Welcomed by Danish and Greenlandic leaders, Macron held talks focused on Arctic security, climate change, and European cooperation with respect for … Continue reading Macron, on Greenland visit, berates Trump for threats against the territory

Former President Donald Trump signed a resolution blocking California’s plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, reversing the state’s landmark climate policy. California, along with 10 other Democratic-led states, immediately filed a lawsuit challenging the move. Trump also overturned state rules on truck emissions and air pollution, calling California’s regulations “crazy” and favoring combustion engines over electric vehicles. Critics, including Governor … Continue reading Trump blocks California rules for greener vehicles and gas-powered car ban

Democratic governors JB Pritzker (IL), Tim Walz (MN), and Kathy Hochul (NY) defended their states’ immigration policies during a Republican-led House Oversight Committee hearing, amid nationwide tensions over immigration enforcement. The governors criticized President Trump’s deployment of U.S. troops to Los Angeles in response to protests, calling it federal overreach. Republicans accused the states of enabling crime through sanctuary policies, but the governors argued immigration … Continue reading Democratic governors react to National Guard deployment to LA during House hearing on immigration policy

President Trump is promoting a new $5 million “Trump Card” program offering wealthy immigrants a fast-track to U.S. legal residency, with a waitlist now open at Trumpcard.gov. The card, described as a more exclusive version of a green card, could eventually lead to citizenship.  Applicants must provide personal and regional details to join the waitlist. Trump claims the initiative could raise up to $5 trillion … Continue reading President Trump touts $5 million “Trump card” on social media, says waitlist is open

David Hogg has stepped down as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee and will not run in the upcoming re-do election, citing disagreements over the role and a desire to focus on his PAC, Leaders We Deserve. Hogg said the conflict with DNC leadership, including Chair Ken Martin, was distracting from the party’s broader goals. Despite tensions, both Hogg and Martin expressed mutual respect, … Continue reading David Hogg splits from DNC in ‘fundamental disagreement’ over vice chair’s role

The CIA has released 54 newly declassified documents related to the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, following an executive order from former President Trump aimed at increasing transparency. The 1,450 pages include intelligence reports, interagency correspondence, and CIA responses to the killing. One document, over 800 pages, details the global investigation into assassin Sirhan Sirhan’s background and motives, CBS News has reported. CIA Director … Continue reading CIA releases 54 declassified documents related to RFK assassination

Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) was indicted on three federal charges for allegedly interfering with law enforcement during a May oversight visit to an ICE detention center in Newark. Prosecutors claim she physically resisted officers as they arrested Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. McIver, who denies wrongdoing, called the charges politically motivated and vowed to fight them in court, NBC News has reported. The indictment comes amid … Continue reading Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges over clash with law enforcement at ICE facility

Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro denied any involvement in an alleged coup plot to overturn the 2022 election he lost to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during his first testimony before the Supreme Court. Bolsonaro and seven allies face charges of planning to stay in power despite defeat, with possible prison terms up to 40 years. The prosecution says the plot failed due … Continue reading Brazil’s Bolsonaro testifies before Supreme Court over alleged coup plan

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for a vote of confidence in his pro-EU government following a narrow loss by his camp in the recent presidential election. The vote, expected to pass easily due to his coalition’s majority in parliament, aims to reaffirm his mandate amid challenges posed by president-elect Karol Nawrocki, a conservative backed by the opposition who is likely to continue using his … Continue reading Polish PM Donald Tusk prepares for confidence vote

Philippine senators formed an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte’s corruption and criminal allegations but voted to send the complaints back to the House of Representatives over legal issues, delaying her trial. The decision sparked protests and criticism from senators demanding an immediate trial. Duterte was impeached in February on charges including assassination plotting and corruption, deepening political tensions with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. … Continue reading Senators return the impeachment case against Sara Duterte to the Philippine House

Argentina’s top court banned former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from holding office and upheld her six-year prison sentence for a 2022 fraud conviction involving public works contracts. This ruling blocks her planned run in Buenos Aires provincial elections and likely ends her political career. Kirchner, a divisive leftist leader from 2007 to 2015, denies wrongdoing and calls the case political persecution. Her supporters protested … Continue reading Argentina top court draws curtain on Cristina Kirchner’s political era

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the UK, Norway, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand for sanctioning two far-right Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, over their comments on Gaza. Rubio said the sanctions hinder efforts for a ceasefire and urged their reversal, affirming U.S. support for Israel. The UK and allies accused the ministers of inciting violence against Palestinians, Politico has reported. Israel … Continue reading Trump administration slams UK over sanctions on Israeli ministers

Argentina’s former president Cristina Kirchner, convicted of corruption and sentenced to six years in prison, urged her supporters to “organize” amid fears of her arrest if her Supreme Court appeal fails. Kirchner, barred from holding office due to her sentence, is running for a Buenos Aires provincial legislature seat to gain immunity, but could be disqualified if the court rules against her before the September … Continue reading Fearing arrest, Argentina’s Kirchner urges backers to ‘organize’