RNC chairman Michael Whatley urged Senate Republicans to support the House-approved spending bill, calling it a “big, beautiful bill” during a radio interview. He stressed its importance for Republican prospects in the 2026 midterms, despite concerns from Senate Republicans about Medicaid cuts and debt ceiling increases. Whatley emphasized unity and a strong economy as keys to expanding the House majority and maintaining Senate seats, The … Continue reading RNC chair pressures Senate GOP ‘to deliver’ on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

King Charles III will open the Canadian Parliament next week, marking the first time a British monarch has done so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1977. His visit, from May 26-27, comes amid tensions sparked by Donald Trump’s threats to annex Canada as the 51st U.S. state. Charles’s visit, arranged by the U.K. and reflecting his dual role as British and Canadian king, coincides with … Continue reading Canadians gearing up for King Charles III’s visit

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and top officials in Istanbul after Western sanctions on Syria were lifted. The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties and Syria’s reconstruction. Erdogan voiced opposition to Israel’s occupation of Syrian territory. The talks involved key Turkish officials and Syrian ministers. Al-Sharaa had met Erdogan earlier in Ankara and Saudi leaders in Riyadh, Al-Jazeera has reported. … Continue reading Syria’s al-Sharaa meets Erdogan in as sanctions lifted

Poles gathered in Warsaw for dueling patriotic marches ahead of the June 1 presidential runoff, a tight race between liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski and conservative historian Karol Nawrocki. Trzaskowski, supported by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s pro-European Civic Coalition, backs abortion rights and LGBTQ+ inclusion, while Nawrocki, endorsed by the nationalist Law and Justice party and recently pictured with Donald Trump, champions conservative and patriotic … Continue reading Poles rally behind competing candidates and visions as presidential runoff nears

President Trump addressed West Point graduates in a commencement speech amid his administration’s crackdown on diversity initiatives and military leadership shake-ups. Wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat, he praised the graduates as “winners” and highlighted his focus on national security, border protection, and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. He criticized past leaders, including Joe Biden, for involving the military in unnecessary conflicts … Continue reading Trump praises West Point graduates, touts ‘golden age’ of US military in commencement speech

Israeli soldiers fired warning shots at a delegation of over 20 European and Arab diplomats near the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, drawing widespread international condemnation. The diplomats were on an official visit to assess the humanitarian situation when the shots were fired, despite the visit being coordinated in advance. The Israeli military claimed the group deviated from the approved route, but the … Continue reading Foreign diplomats come under Israeli fire on official West Bank visit

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a reversal on winter fuel payment cuts, pledging to ease eligibility rules after widespread criticism. Over 10 million pensioners lost the payments—worth up to £300—last year when the benefit became means-tested. Starmer said more pensioners would qualify under changes to be detailed in the autumn Budget, though specifics remain unclear. The original cuts, made to save £1.4bn, drew backlash from … Continue reading Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee criticized the leaders of the U.K., France, and Canada for condemning Israel’s renewed military offensive in Gaza, calling their stance “outrageous” and “hypocritical.” Israel resumed heavy airstrikes and mass evacuations in Gaza, where over 53,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since October 2023. While international leaders denounced Israel’s actions as “disproportionate,” Huckabee defended them, likening the response to Allied … Continue reading U.S. Ambassador Huckabee is ‘outraged’ at European leaders for condemning Israel

At the White House, President Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with a video showing alleged violence against White South African farmers, claiming they are being killed and forced off their land. Trump described scenes of white crosses symbolizing slain farmers and said many are fleeing to the U.S. Ramaphosa questioned the video’s authenticity and denied any genocide, urging Trump to listen to South … Continue reading Trump confronts South African president with video on treatment of White farmers

At a heated House Appropriations hearing, Education Secretary Linda McMahon clashed with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman over the Trump administration’s plans to cut $12 billion from the Education Department and reduce its size. Watson Coleman accused the administration of racial bias and gutting civil rights enforcement, while McMahon defended the cuts as efforts to return control to states and improve literacy. McMahon also highlighted school … Continue reading Sparks fly between Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Dem Rep. Watson Coleman

The U.S. Senate is set to vote on blocking California’s tougher vehicle emissions standards, including its plan to phase out new gas-powered car sales by 2035. Senate Republicans, led by John Thune, are using the Congressional Review Act to reverse these rules, arguing they overreach federal authority and could create a de facto nationwide EV mandate. Democrats strongly oppose the move, with Sen. Alex Padilla … Continue reading Senate will try to block California vehicle standards that would phase out gas-powered cars

During a tense Senate hearing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who said he regretted supporting Rubio’s nomination. Van Hollen criticized the State Department’s policy of revoking student visas for those accused of violence or campus disruptions, calling it repressive. Rubio defended the policy, stating that visas are a privilege, not a right, and vowed to continue revoking them, Fox … Continue reading Rubio fires back after Dem senator says he regrets voting for him, sparking tense exchange

Former President Donald Trump is set to unveil plans for a massive U.S. missile defense system, dubbed the “Golden Dome,” inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome. Aimed at countering threats from North Korea and beyond, the project could cost between $161 billion and $542 billion over 20 years. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Michael Guetlein will help lead the effort. Critics question the need and … Continue reading Trump to unveil plans for ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense shield

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced her bid for Georgia governor on Tuesday, sharply criticizing Donald Trump and pledging to prioritize Medicaid expansion and tax relief for teachers. She called Trump a “disaster” for the country, while the Republican Governors Association attacked her mayoral record, blaming her for rising crime in Atlanta. Bottoms previously served as a senior advisor in the Biden administration, Fox … Continue reading Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces Georgia governor bid

Donald Trump visited Capitol Hill on Tuesday to urge House Republicans to unite behind his sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which includes major tax cuts, immigration measures, and safety net reductions. The bill faces opposition from moderates and blue-state Republicans over Medicaid cuts and the lack of a restored SALT tax deduction. Despite Trump’s push, some lawmakers remain opposed ahead of a key procedural … Continue reading Trump visits Capitol to urge House Republicans to pass ‘big, beautiful bill’

Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and some foreign policy decisions in a recent NBC interview. While praising Trump’s border security and military actions, Pence called the early April tariffs the largest peacetime tax hike on Americans, expressing relief when many were paused. He warned that ongoing tariffs could raise consumer prices and harm jobs, contrasting the current approach with … Continue reading Mike Pence criticizes Trump on tariffs and key foreign policy issues as he watches from afar

Britain is set to agree on a major reset of its relationship with the EU, focusing on closer cooperation in trade and defense to boost the economy and security. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a former Remain supporter, aims to deliver clear benefits to Britons despite criticism from Brexit hardliners. Key talks include a defense pact allowing UK firms to join a €150 billion European rearmament … Continue reading Britain poised to reset trade and defence ties with EU

Pro-EU candidate Nicusor Dan won Romania’s presidential runoff against hard-right nationalist George Simion, with about 54% of the vote after a high 64% turnout. The election was seen as a choice between East and West amid recent political turmoil following a canceled election. Dan, the incumbent Bucharest mayor, surged from a first-round loss to defeat Simion, who led initially but lost support due to his … Continue reading Centrist wins Romania’s tense presidential race over right-wing nationalist

Pope Leo XIV, the 69-year-old former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was inaugurated as the 267th pope in St. Peter’s Square before tens of thousands. In his inaugural Mass, he called for global unity, condemned unchecked capitalism, and urged the Church to be a force for healing and reconciliation. He emphasized uniting the Church as a model for the world and prayed for peace in conflict … Continue reading Pope Leo urges unity, condemns capitalism and war at inaugural Mass

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 and bone metastasis, his office announced Sunday. Despite the severity, the cancer is hormone-sensitive, allowing for effective treatment. The diagnosis followed the discovery of a prostate nodule after Biden experienced urinary symptoms, Breitbart News has reported. Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment options with his doctors. … Continue reading Joe Biden Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

President Trump unleashed a series of sharp attacks on the Supreme Court, fellow Republicans, and celebrities like Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift in social media posts during his return from the Middle East. He criticized the Court over birthright citizenship arguments, called out Republican “grandstanders” blocking his tax-cut bill, and mocked Springsteen and Swift personally. Despite Trump urging unity to pass his “big, beautiful bill,” … Continue reading Trump slams Supreme Court, Springsteen and Swift

President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” failed to pass the House Budget Committee on Friday, dealing a setback to House GOP leaders’ plan for a full House vote next week. Four House Republicans, mostly from the Freedom Caucus, voted against it over delayed Medicaid reforms and green energy subsidy rollbacks. A fifth Republican switched his vote to “no” as a procedural move to bring the bill … Continue reading Handful of Republicans sink Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in key House committee

The new pope, Leo XIV, wants to host Ukraine peace talks after a recent summit in Istanbul failed, following Russia’s President Putin’s absence. The Vatican called the summit’s outcome “tragic” and said the Holy See is ready to bring the two sides together to end the war. Leo XIV, elected last week, has made peace in Ukraine a key priority, appealing to both leaders to … Continue reading Pope Leo offers Vatican for Ukraine peace talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said all NATO members are expected to agree on a goal to reach 5% of GDP in defense spending within the next decade, ahead of the alliance’s summit next month. This follows President Trump’s push for increased military budgets, criticizing members for not meeting the 2% target. Most NATO countries are on track to meet or exceed 2% this year, … Continue reading Rubio: All NATO members to agree to 5% defense spending over next decade

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Turkey—the first top-level U.S.-Syrian meeting in 15 years—as part of efforts to normalize relations following President Trump’s decision to begin lifting sanctions on Syria. Rubio announced the U.S. would start sanctions relief to help stabilize Syria, while emphasizing human rights and the need to end Iran’s influence. The Treasury Department is working to … Continue reading Rubio meets Syrian counterpart in latest step towards normalizing relations