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

Vice President JD Vance promoted President Trump’s new domestic policy bill in Georgia Thursday, highlighting what he called the “biggest tax cut for families this country has ever seen” and attacking Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff for opposing it. Vance framed the legislation as supporting hardworking Americans, while Ossoff and other Democrats criticized it for cutting Medicaid and Affordable Care Act coverage, citing hospital shortfalls and … Continue reading Vance touts tax cuts, Trump’s domestic agenda in Georgia

President Trump visited Washington, D.C., Thursday to oversee a surge of federal law enforcement and nearly 2,000 National Guard troops deployed to the city amid what he called a crime emergency. At the U.S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility, Trump thanked officers, delivered food, and praised the operation, claiming crime had been “straightened out in four days” and hinting at expanding the model to other … Continue reading No patrol but Trump visits police, military in DC as he touts anti-crime push

The House Oversight Committee is set to receive hundreds of documents Friday related to the Justice Department’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, marking the first release in response to a recent congressional subpoena. Chairman James Comer said some files could be made public. The move comes amid Republican pressure for transparency, but risks revealing potentially embarrassing details about the government’s handling of the … Continue reading First wave of Epstein files is being sent to Congress, says Oversight Committee chair

A judge ruled that Alina Habba was unlawfully serving as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey after President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi bypassed standard procedures to keep her in charge. Judge Matthew Brann found Habba could not lawfully prosecute two criminal defendants who challenged her appointment, invalidating her court filings in those cases. The ruling, which highlights misuse of federal vacancy law loopholes, … Continue reading Federal judge rules Trump appointee Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as US attorney

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard issued a July 20 directive classifying all intelligence on Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations as “NOFORN,” barring its sharing with Five Eyes allies (U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand). The memo limits access to U.S. agencies that originated the information, though unrelated military and diplomatic intelligence can still be shared. Critics warn the order could undermine trust and coordination within the … Continue reading Gabbard barred sharing intelligence on Russia-Ukraine negotiations with “Five Eyes” partners

House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said the Justice Department will begin sharing documents related to its Jeffrey Epstein investigation with Congress on Friday, though the DOJ requested more time to provide all records. The committee has subpoenaed former officials, including Bill and Hillary Clinton and ex-FBI director James Comey, as part of its probe. The investigation continues despite GOP efforts, including President Trump’s, to … Continue reading DOJ to start sharing Epstein files with Congress on Friday

Donald Trump announced that lawyers are drafting an executive order to end mail-in voting, citing claims of corruption and fraud. He made the announcement during a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, days after meeting Vladimir Putin. Trump also claimed that Jimmy Carter opposed mail-in voting, despite Carter supporting it with safeguards. He criticized voting machines and claimed the U.S. is the only country … Continue reading Trump says lawyers are drafting executive order to end mail-in voting

Texas Democrats who ended a walkout to block congressional redistricting faced constant surveillance by law enforcement, as Republicans required them to sign “permission slips” agreeing to be monitored while off the House floor. Some Democrats, including Rep. Nicole Collier, refused and stayed in the chamber, criticizing the measures as performative and discriminatory. The return of most Democrats allows Republicans to advance redistricting plans, the Associated … Continue reading Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout

Canada’s Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is projected to win a by-election in Alberta’s Battle River-Crowfoot riding, securing a return to Parliament after losing his Ottawa-area seat in April. Preliminary results show him leading with 80.4% of the vote in a race with a record 214 candidates. The election was triggered after former MP Damian Kurek stepped aside for Poilievre, the BBC has reported. The victory … Continue reading Canada’s Conservative leader projected to win Parliament seat

Republicans are clashing over the return of earmarks in the fiscal 2026 appropriations bills, pitting fiscal conservatives against Appropriations Committee members seeking to direct federal funds to their states. Conservatives criticize earmarks as “pork-barrel spending” that worsens the $37 trillion national debt, with some pushing for stop-gap measures to freeze spending. Senators like Mike Lee, Ron Johnson, and Rick Scott have proposed stricter rules, including … Continue reading Republican civil war erupts over earmarks in funding bills

Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan on Sunday, calling her suggestion that European leaders were visiting Washington to protect President Zelenskyy from being “bullied” a “stupid media narrative.” The dispute comes amid ongoing U.S. efforts to mediate the Ukraine-Russia war following President Trump’s recent summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump plans to meet Zelenskyy and several European … Continue reading Marco Rubio accuses CBS reporter of pushing ‘stupid media narrative’ in fiery clash over Zelenskyy

Bolivians face a historic runoff presidential election after centrist Sen. Rodrigo Paz led Sunday’s vote with 32.8%, ahead of right-wing former President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga at 26.4%, but short of a majority. Paz will face Quiroga on Oct. 19. The result marks a major setback for the leftist MAS party, whose candidates garnered minimal support, ending nearly 20 years of dominance. Paz’s moderate stance, distancing … Continue reading Bolivia’s presidential vote headed for first-ever runoff

Mike Davis, a Republican lawyer and former counsel to Sen. Chuck Grassley, has spent three years pushing for federal investigations into Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and senior intelligence and Justice officials. Recent moves by Attorney General Pam Bondi—approving probes into NY Attorney General Letitia James, Sen. Adam Schiff, and Obama-era Russia assessments—have fueled Davis’s claims of a vast Democratic conspiracy against Trump. Democrats … Continue reading Obama, Biden and Clinton criminal investigations are most likely approaching, Trump ally says

President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could end the war with Russia “almost immediately” if he chose, ahead of a Monday meeting at the White House with Zelenskyy and several European leaders. The meeting, including leaders from NATO and the EU, aims to coordinate long-term military aid, support Ukraine’s EU ambitions, and strengthen transatlantic unity against Russian aggression. Trump also promoted his recent … Continue reading Trump says Zelenskyy can end Russia war ‘almost immediately’ before hosting seven European leaders