A draft White House executive order would seek to override state AI laws by encouraging federal legal challenges, pressuring states through grant conditions, and promoting a national regulatory standard. The plan, involving AI adviser David Sacks, would create an AI Litigation Task Force under the attorney general and direct agencies to identify and confront state rules that conflict with federal priorities. It also instructs federal … Continue reading White House floats executive order to rein in state AI laws

The House unanimously passed a bill to repeal a controversial Senate-added provision allowing senators to sue the federal government for $500,000 if investigators obtain their phone records without notice. The provision, inserted into a government funding bill, had sparked bipartisan criticism for being self-serving and bypassing debate. Supporters such as Senate Majority Leader John Thune argued it provides accountability for what they view as Justice … Continue reading House votes to repeal shutdown deal provision allowing $500,000 lawsuits from senators

President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein–related files, following months of political tension and initial resistance from the White House. Trump announced the signing on Truth Social, again calling the effort a Democratic “hoax” even as he approved it. The law directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to release unclassified records within 30 days, though she may redact … Continue reading Trump signs bill to release the DOJ’s Epstein files

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reached out to the White House to arrange a meeting with President Donald Trump, signaling a potential thaw in relations after months of tense rhetoric. Mamdani said the meeting would focus on addressing New Yorkers’ affordability crisis, including rising costs for housing, child care, groceries, and transportation. Trump acknowledged Mamdani’s request and expressed willingness to meet, while the White House … Continue reading Mamdani reaches out to the White House to set up a meeting with Trump

The German government announced it will lift restrictions on military equipment exports to Israel starting Nov. 24, following the recent ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza. Chancellor Friedrich Merz had imposed the restrictions in August in response to Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City. Government spokesperson Sebastian Hille cited the ceasefire and stabilized conditions in Gaza as the basis for the decision. Germany will now … Continue reading The German government says it’s lifting restrictions on exports of military equipment to Israel

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has close ties to individuals implicated in a $100 million “golden toilet” scam that allegedly siphoned wartime energy program funds beginning in 2022. Businessman Tymur Mindich, Zelensky’s former Kvartal 95 co-founder and neighbor, is identified as a key figure, while former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov is also named for alleged abuses of office. Although Zelensky has not been formally implicated, … Continue reading Zelensky faces deepest crisis yet as allies accused in $100M wartime scheme

In Chile’s presidential election, left-wing candidate Jeannette Jara, a former labor minister, and far-right contender José Antonio Kast will face off in a runoff on December 14. Jara, who won 27% of the first-round vote, is campaigning on a platform of minimum income, cash transfers, and support for small businesses. Kast, running for the third time, focuses on cracking down on illegal immigration, organized crime, … Continue reading Chile’s polarized presidential election heads to a second round

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and prime minister, is visiting the U.S. for the first time since 2018, following the international outcry over Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. While he denied ordering Khashoggi’s killing, he acknowledged responsibility as the kingdom’s de facto ruler. The visit focuses on strengthening U.S.-Saudi cooperation in oil, security, finance, AI, and technology, with meetings scheduled at the White House … Continue reading Trump says he’ll sell Saudis F-35s as crown prince set to visit White House

David Richardson, acting chief of FEMA, announced he will resign after hurricane season amid public criticism and internal frustration over his leadership. Richardson, a loyalist to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem with no disaster-management experience, faced scrutiny for incidents like being unaware of the U.S. hurricane season and being largely absent during catastrophic Texas floods in July. He will be replaced by Karen Evans, a Trump … Continue reading FEMA chief steps down as Trump administration prepared to oust him

President Trump said he might engage in diplomatic talks with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro but did not rule out military action against Venezuela, citing Maduro’s alleged role in drug trafficking and migration issues. The U.S. recently deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford and conducted strikes on vessels suspected of transporting drugs, actions seen by some as pressure tactics on Maduro. Analysts note the administration is signaling an ultimatum: … Continue reading Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her home minister, Asaduzzaman Khan, to death in absentia for crimes against humanity related to last year’s student-led uprising, which the UN says killed up to 1,400 people. The tribunal, modeled on the Nuremberg trials, defended its process as meeting international standards, while Hasina called the verdict politically motivated and denied any wrongdoing. The … Continue reading Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister sentenced to death for role in protest crackdown

White House officials worry that even if Congress forces full release of the Epstein files, public suspicion about a hidden “client list” will persist despite their insistence no such list exists. President Trump, unable to stop the vote after GOP resistance, ultimately agreed to support releasing Justice Department records. The administration remains frustrated, arguing that all legally releasable information has already been provided and that … Continue reading Congress is expected to release all Epstein files

The UN Security Council approved a US-backed resolution incorporating Donald Trump’s proposals for Gaza, including an international stabilisation force and a conditional path toward a Palestinian state. Israel’s government reaffirmed its opposition to a Palestinian state, while Hamas rejected the plan as imposing international guardianship and vowed not to disarm. The measure passed 13–0, with China and Russia abstaining, and included references to Palestinian statehood … Continue reading UN security council votes to endorse Donald Trump’s Gaza plan

President Trump’s plan to send $2,000 tariff dividend checks to most Americans would require new legislation, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. The proposal has gained attention as the administration addresses an affordability crisis, with Trump suggesting the checks target low- and middle-income households. Bessent confirmed the payments would have an income limit and focus on working families. Challenges include potential inflationary effects and a pending … Continue reading Trump’s $2,000 tariff check requires new law, Bessent says

Sen. John Fetterman was released from the hospital after sustaining minor facial injuries from a fall last week. He shared a photo on social media showing 20 stitches and thanked the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for his care. The fall occurred after Fetterman felt lightheaded due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up, an irregular heartbeat. Fetterman has a history of health issues, including a stroke … Continue reading Sen. John Fetterman says he’s “back home” from hospital after falling

President Trump criticized Indiana Republicans for resisting his push to redraw congressional maps mid-decade, threatening that anyone who votes against redistricting “should be primaried.” He specifically targeted Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, Sen. Greg Goode, and Governor Mike Braun for allegedly obstructing efforts to expand Republican House control. Despite Trump’s pressure, the Indiana Senate determined there was insufficient support to move forward with new … Continue reading Trump blasts Indiana Republicans who defied redistricting pressure

Ukraine signed a deal in Athens on Sunday to receive U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) via pipelines from Greece’s port of Alexandroupolis to Odesa, starting in January, during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit. Until then, Greece will supply Ukraine with natural gas to meet winter needs and compensate for Russian attack damage to its energy infrastructure. The agreement followed an energy meeting in Greece in early … Continue reading Greece and Ukraine sign a US gas supply deal as Zelenskyy visits Athens

Japan is seeking to ease tensions with China after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan could trigger a military response. Japanese official Masaaki Kanai will meet his Chinese counterpart in Beijing to clarify that Takaichi’s remarks do not indicate a change in Japan’s security policy and to urge China to avoid actions that further damage bilateral ties. The … Continue reading Japan seeks to calm escalating spat with China over Taiwan

Chile’s presidential election will go to a December run-off between Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara and far-right candidate José Antonio Kast, as no contender won outright in Sunday’s first round. The campaign focused heavily on crime and immigration, with both candidates pledging tougher measures against gangs and illegal migration. Kast, who narrowly trailed Jara, is expected to consolidate right-wing votes from other candidates, potentially shifting … Continue reading Communist and far-right candidates head to Chile presidential run-off

President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote for the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, reversing his prior resistance. Trump framed the move as a way to dismiss what he calls a “Democrat Hoax” while highlighting Republican achievements. Critics have accused him of attempting to conceal information, particularly after he ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democrats’ alleged ties to Epstein. Republican and Democratic … Continue reading Trump tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU could issue joint debt to fund Ukraine if efforts to use frozen Russian assets fail. The Commission initially proposed a €140 billion reparations loan backed by Russian state assets frozen in Europe, but Belgium has resisted due to legal and financial concerns. Alternative options include individual EU countries financing Ukraine through their national budgets, which … Continue reading Von der Leyen pitches EU joint debt as backup plan to finance Ukraine

Vice President JD Vance told Fox News he plans to discuss a potential 2028 presidential run with President Trump after the midterms but said his current priority is the 2026 elections. Vance, a MAGA favorite and early polling leader for 2028, emphasized that thinking too far ahead risks distracting him from his present responsibilities. He said winning the midterms is crucial to protecting Trump’s ongoing … Continue reading Vance says he’ll “sit down” with Trump to discuss a 2028 run after midterms

Rep. Eric Swalwell confirmed he is now faceing a federal criminal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud. The probe stems from a letter from the Federal Housing Finance Agency to the attorney general claiming Swalwell may have committed mortgage and tax fraud, similar to accusations recently leveled against other Democratic officials. Swalwell denounced the investigation as politically motivated, noting his long history as a prominent Trump … Continue reading Democrat Eric Swalwell faces federal criminal inquiry for alleged mortgage fraud

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was hospitalized in Pittsburgh after a heart issue caused him to fall and sustain minor facial injuries. The fall occurred during a morning walk near his home, and doctors identified a ventricular fibrillation flare-up, a serious heart rhythm disorder that can be fatal without treatment. Fetterman, who has a history of heart problems and suffered a stroke during his 2022 campaign, … Continue reading Fetterman hospitalized after heart issue, fall