President Trump sharply criticized Sen. Rand Paul after Paul opposed the Trump-backed budget bill’s $5 trillion debt ceiling increase. Paul called the hike irresponsible and said he wouldn’t support it, though he supports the tax cuts and spending cuts in the bill. Trump accused Paul of misunderstanding the plan and labeled him as a habitual “no” voter with no practical ideas, urging Republicans to back … Continue reading Trump slams GOP Sen. Rand Paul for opposing ‘big, beautiful bill’

The White House has asked Congress to rescind $9.4 billion in previously approved spending, targeting programs criticized by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for promoting liberal agendas. This rescission requires congressional approval and, if passed, would cement many of DOGE’s proposed cuts amid Musk’s strong opposition to the current tax and spending plan, which he called a “disgusting abomination” for worsening the federal … Continue reading Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE

Mongolia’s Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai resigned after failing a parliamentary vote of confidence, receiving only 44 votes out of the 64 needed. The vote followed protests sparked by reports of lavish spending by his son and public dissatisfaction. Oyun-Erdene, who had been in office for four years, warned that political instability could threaten Mongolia’s young democracy. The country, transitioning from its communist past, faces challenges … Continue reading Mongolia’s prime minister resigns amid protests over reports of son’s lavish spending

The Netherlands will hold new elections after Prime Minister Dick Schoof’s coalition government collapsed when far-right leader Geert Wilders withdrew his Party for Freedom (PVV) ministers over disputes on migration policy. Wilders demanded stricter asylum controls, including border closures and deportations, which coalition partners rejected. Schoof’s government will continue in a caretaker role, but a snap election is expected in several months. The collapse comes … Continue reading Dutch PM calls election after coalition collapse

South Korea’s opposition leader Lee Jae-myung won a snap presidential election with 49.42% of the vote, defeating conservative Kim Moon Soo. Lee will be sworn in immediately, skipping the usual transition period, following the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk Yeol over a failed martial law attempt. Lee, from the Democratic Party, faces key challenges including reviving the economy and managing U.S. trade negotiations. Though … Continue reading South Korea’s opposition leader Lee Jae-myung wins presidential election

Senators are ramping up efforts to pass a tough Russia sanctions bill that would impose 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian energy. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, after visiting Kyiv with Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal, announced that the Senate could begin advancing the bill this week. The legislation, backed by around 80 bipartisan co-sponsors, aims to isolate Russia economically and pressure President Putin to agree to … Continue reading Graham among senators escalating calls for severe Russia sanctions bill to advance

A U.S. District Court judge dismissed California’s lawsuit challenging President Trump’s tariffs, ruling the case belongs in the U.S. Court of International Trade. While the decision sides partially with the Trump administration, the judge allowed California to appeal to the 9th Circuit instead of transferring the case. The ruling is a procedural setback for Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta, who argue Trump lacked authority … Continue reading Judge dismisses California’s lawsuit over Trump tariffs, citing jurisdiction issue

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is coordinating with House Democrats to resist Senate Republicans’ push to pass President Trump’s sweeping policy agenda through budget reconciliation, which bypasses Democratic input. In a letter to Senate Democrats, Schumer outlined a strategy to expose GOP divisions and slow the process, calling the bill an attack on working families and democracy. Republicans aim to make Trump’s tax cuts permanent … Continue reading Schumer, Democrats plot coordinated resistance to Trump’s ‘one ugly bill’

President Trump declared that the U.S. would not allow Iran to enrich uranium under a potential nuclear deal, contradicting a recent proposal made by his envoy, Steve Witkoff. According to Axios, the U.S. offer would permit limited low-level enrichment for a set period and does not require dismantling Iran’s nuclear facilities. Despite Trump’s firm public stance, the proposal signals possible flexibility. Iran insists on enrichment … Continue reading Trump claims U.S. won’t let Iran enrich uranium under nuclear deal

Germany’s former foreign minister Annalena Baerbock has been elected president of the U.N. General Assembly, winning 167 votes in a secret ballot requested by Russia. She will begin her one-year term in September, succeeding Philemon Yang of Cameroon. Baerbock’s nomination faced criticism from Russia and some in Germany after she replaced the original nominee, Helga Schmid. Despite opposition, Baerbock emphasized unity under the theme “Better … Continue reading Germany’s Baerbock elected as UN General Assembly head

Two senior U.S. senators, Republican Lindsey Graham and Democrat Richard Blumenthal, warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling peace talks while preparing a new offensive in Ukraine. After visiting Kyiv and meeting President Zelenskyy, they stressed that the next two weeks are critical to prevent further Russian aggression. The senators urged Congress to pass a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia’s war economy, including steep … Continue reading After talks with Zelenskyy and Macron, US senators warn: Putin ‘is preparing for more war’

House Republicans narrowly passed a massive bill in May containing President Trump’s priorities on taxes, immigration, energy, defense, and debt. Now Senate Republicans face the challenge of revising the package, with key changes likely that could complicate House Speaker Mike Johnson’s slim margin for approval. While Trump supports the bill, he expects Senate negotiations to alter it somewhat. Senate GOP leaders want to keep the … Continue reading Senate Republicans eye changes to Trump’s megabill after House win

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured Indo-Pacific allies that the U.S. will strengthen its military presence to counter growing threats from China, especially regarding Taiwan. He urged regional countries to increase their own defense spending, warning that economic dependence on China risks their security. China denied these accusations, calling them provocations. The U.S. commitment comes amid tensions over China’s military buildup and ambitions, including in … Continue reading US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of ‘imminent’ threat from China

Conservative Karol Nawrocki narrowly won Poland’s presidential runoff with 50.89% of the vote, defeating liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski. Nawrocki’s victory signals a more nationalist and populist direction for Poland, continuing the conservative legacy of outgoing President Andrzej Duda. Although the prime minister holds most political power, the president can influence foreign policy and veto laws, which could hinder Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s efforts on … Continue reading Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election

Rep. Jerrold Nadler criticized President Trump and the Department of Homeland Security after federal agents handcuffed one of his aides inside his Manhattan office during a security check. Agents accused staff of “harboring rioters” after protesters were invited into the office. Nadler called the incident a reckless and intimidating abuse of power, warning it threatens everyone’s rights.  DHS said the check was prompted by safety … Continue reading Dem Rep. Jerrold Nadler’s aide detained by DHS agents in Manhattan office

After a brief silence on social media, Donald Trump lashed out in a 500-word post criticizing the three judges who ruled against him in a U.S. Court of International Trade case. He speculated that their decision was motivated by personal hatred for him, despite one being his own appointee. Trump ignored the court’s detailed legal explanation and instead blamed conservative activist Leonard Leo and the … Continue reading Trump denounces court’s ‘political’ tariff decision, calls on Supreme Court to act quickly

Elon Musk is leaving his role in the Trump administration, frustrated by the challenges of cutting federal spending. Despite initially backing Trump’s cost-cutting agenda, Musk has grown critical of fiscal policies, particularly a tax and spending bill that would add trillions to the national debt. As head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), he aimed to slash $2 trillion but ran into bureaucratic and … Continue reading Musk leaves White House with frustrations, little progress on debt

Donald Trump claimed he advised Israel not to attack Iran, believing he was close to a nuclear deal with Tehran. The proposed agreement would allow U.S. inspectors unprecedented access to Iran’s nuclear sites, potentially permitting Iran to continue enriching uranium under strict monitoring. Iran’s nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, expressed willingness to allow U.S. inspectors while insisting on Iran’s right to uranium enrichment. Tensions rose after … Continue reading Trump says he warned Israel against attack on Iran as nuclear deal ‘very close’

The State Department plans to restructure its domestic offices, cutting or consolidating over 300 offices to streamline operations, cut red tape, and focus more on its core diplomatic mission. Secretary of State Marco Rubio aims to eliminate bureaucratic overgrowth, reducing the department’s domestic headcount by up to 3,400. This overhaul—the biggest since the Cold War—will also add new offices for emerging threats, democracy, and immigration … Continue reading Rubio spearheads massive State Dept reorganization set to eliminate, merge more than 300 offices

Nigel Farage announced that Reform UK will now accept political donations in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, making it the first British political party to do so. Speaking at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, Farage revealed that Reform plans to introduce a cryptoassets and digital finance bill to cut capital gains tax on crypto from 24% to 10%, create a bitcoin reserve in the Bank … Continue reading Reform UK to accept donations via bitcoin, Nigel Farage says

After Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign, she sought help from Obama campaign veteran Jim Messina, who ultimately declined, citing potential political risks. Harris’ eventual loss to Trump highlighted broader challenges for Democratic strategists linked to Obama, including David Plouffe, who had a key role in her campaign. This setback has sparked growing criticism of Obama-era political figures and a shift away from their longstanding … Continue reading Obama world loses its shine in a changing, hurting Democratic Party

Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany and its allies have removed all range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine, allowing Ukraine to strike military targets inside Russia. Merz emphasized continued Western support for Ukraine while urging efforts toward a ceasefire. He described this capability as “long-range fire” and highlighted the need to defend democracy amid ongoing conflict. The move follows heavy missile and … Continue reading Germany’s chancellor ends weapons range limits for Ukraine despite Russian nuclear threats

The White House has lost confidence in a Pentagon leak investigation led by Pete Hegseth, which was used to justify firing three top aides last month. The investigation involved claims that the aides were exposed through an illegal, warrantless NSA wiretap—a claim later found to be false. This misinformation, reportedly spread by Hegseth’s lawyer overseeing the probe, caused distrust between the Pentagon and the White … Continue reading White House stunned as Hegseth inquiry brings up illegal wiretap claims

NPR and three public radio stations sued President Trump over his order to halt federal funding for NPR, claiming it violates First Amendment rights and Congress’s authority. The lawsuit argues the move aims to punish NPR for “biased” news coverage and threatens public radio’s survival. NPR, which relies mostly on corporate sponsors and member station fees for funding, says the order would jeopardize vital news … Continue reading NPR sues Trump administration over executive order cutting federal funding

Former U.S. President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin that he’s “playing with fire,” in a Truth Social post, escalating verbal attacks between the two leaders. Trump claimed Putin’s recent missile strikes on Ukrainian civilian targets are evidence of him having “gone absolutely CRAZY.” In response, Russian state media and Kremlin-aligned bots mocked Trump, labeling him a “clown” and suggesting he suffers from “dementia” or “bipolar … Continue reading Trump warns ‘really bad things’ will happen to Putin as invasion ramps up