Zelenskyy to visit US, present victory plan to Biden

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the United States next week, where he will speak at the United Nations General Assembly and meet with President Joe Biden. Zelenskyy plans to present his “victory plan,” discussing details and further U.S. support for Ukraine. His itinerary includes meetings with Vice President Kamala Harris, Congressional representatives, and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, as well as discussions with U.S. … Continue reading Zelenskyy to visit US, present victory plan to Biden

Biden to host leaders at his home in Delaware

President Joe Biden will host world leaders from Australia, India, and Japan at his Wilmington, Delaware home this weekend for the final summit of the Quad alliance. Biden aims to foster “deep personal relationships” during the two-day event, highlighting significant moments from his career at his home, known as “Lake House.” The leaders will also attend an intimate dinner at Biden’s high school, Archmere Academy, … Continue reading Biden to host leaders at his home in Delaware

Trump says Democrats are ‘threat to democracy’

At his first rally since a recent assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump criticized New York City and painted his Democratic opponents as a “threat to democracy” during a large event at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. Trump, who plans to visit Springfield, Ohio, in two weeks, reiterated false claims about the Haitian population there and emphasized crime in New York, despite statistics showing a … Continue reading Trump says Democrats are ‘threat to democracy’

Senate will move stopgap funding bill as government shutdown looms

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced plans to advance a bipartisan government funding bill after Speaker Mike Johnson’s partisan six-month funding measure, linked to voter registration reform, failed to pass. Schumer stated the Senate may need to act first to avoid a government shutdown, which could occur if a funding plan isn’t approved by September 30. Johnson has yet to present an alternative bill that … Continue reading Senate will move stopgap funding bill as government shutdown looms

Iranian hackers sent ‘stolen’ Trump campaign material to Biden campaign

The FBI and U.S. intelligence agencies reported that Iranian hackers are attempting to influence the 2024 presidential election by sending stolen information from Donald Trump’s campaign to individuals linked to Joe Biden’s campaign. In late June and early July, unsolicited emails containing excerpts from the stolen material were sent to Biden campaign associates, although there’s no evidence they responded. Iran has also targeted both campaigns … Continue reading Iranian hackers sent ‘stolen’ Trump campaign material to Biden campaign

House to vote on Speaker Mike Johnson’s funding plan as shutdown looms

Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House will vote Wednesday on a six-month stopgap funding bill linked to the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to register to vote. This package, which Johnson pulled last week due to GOP opposition, faces a tough path with the House’s narrow Republican majority. The proposed bill is expected to fail in the Democratic-led Senate and faces a … Continue reading House to vote on Speaker Mike Johnson’s funding plan as shutdown looms

Democrats block Cruz attempt to pass GOP IVF bill

On Tuesday, Democrats blocked Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Katie Britt’s IVF Protection Act through unanimous consent, mirroring a similar dispute from June. Cruz criticized the Democrats’ opposition as a “show vote,” accusing them of using the issue for political gain. Sen. Patty Murray, a key sponsor of the Democratic Right to IVF Act, argued that the GOP bill fails to address major threats to … Continue reading Democrats block Cruz attempt to pass GOP IVF bill

Harris refuses to veer off script in her second high-profile interview

In a Tuesday interview with the National Association of Black Journalists, Vice President Kamala Harris largely adhered to prepared talking points and avoided diverging from the Biden administration’s positions. Addressing contentious issues like the Gaza conflict and reparations, Harris focused on abortion rights and condemned former President Donald Trump’s claims about Haitian immigrants. She also reaffirmed her support for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war … Continue reading Harris refuses to veer off script in her second high-profile interview

Trump Jr., RFK Jr. warn Biden against long-range missiles for Ukraine

In an opinion piece for The Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump Jr. criticized the Biden administration for its potential approval of long-range missiles for Ukraine, arguing that it risks escalating the conflict with Russia. They emphasized that this move could be seen as an act of war by Russia, echoing Putin’s warnings about NATO’s involvement. The opinion comes amid reports that Biden might … Continue reading Trump Jr., RFK Jr. warn Biden against long-range missiles for Ukraine

Trudeau Faces Pressure To Quit After Party Loses Long-Held Parliament Seat

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party suffered a significant defeat in a Montreal by-election, losing a seat it had held for decades to the Bloc Québécois. This is the second major election loss for the Liberals in three months and may intensify calls for Trudeau’s resignation. The result highlights declining Liberal support, even in strongholds, and comes ahead of the next general election expected in … Continue reading Trudeau Faces Pressure To Quit After Party Loses Long-Held Parliament Seat

UK’s Starmer heaps praise on ‘remarkable’ Meloni

Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her efforts to reduce irregular migration during a press conference in Rome. He noted a 60% decrease in sea arrivals to Italy since 2022 and expressed a desire to learn from Meloni’s hardline immigration policies, which include plans to send asylum seekers rescued at sea to Albania while their claims are processed. … Continue reading UK’s Starmer heaps praise on ‘remarkable’ Meloni

France’s European commissioner resigns amid row with von der Leyen

Thierry Breton, France’s European commissioner, has resigned, citing “questionable governance” under EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. Breton, who managed the EU’s single market and industrial policy, announced his departure via a post on X, criticizing von der Leyen for asking France to withdraw his nomination for a second term without direct discussion. His resignation adds to the turmoil surrounding the formation of von der … Continue reading France’s European commissioner resigns amid row with von der Leyen

Brazilian mayoral candidate hits opponent with a chair during live debate

A televised mayoral debate in São Paulo, Brazil, turned chaotic when candidate José Luiz Datena, a TV presenter, struck his opponent Pablo Marçal with a chair after Marçal taunted him about a previous threat to hit him. This confrontation stemmed from Marçal’s mention of a past sexual harassment complaint against Datena, which had been withdrawn but later alleged intimidation. Following the incident, Datena was expelled … Continue reading Brazilian mayoral candidate hits opponent with a chair during live debate

Biden Says Secret Service ‘Needs More Help’ After Apparent Trump Assassination Attempt

On Monday, President Joe Biden emphasized the need for increased personnel within the U.S. Secret Service following a second apparent assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. “I want to be clear: the Secret Service needs more help, and Congress should respond to their needs,” Biden told reporters at the White House. He expressed gratitude that Trump was unharmed after an incident on Sunday, … Continue reading Biden Says Secret Service ‘Needs More Help’ After Apparent Trump Assassination Attempt

Trump Directly Blames Harris and Biden’s Words for the Latest Attempt On His Life

Former President Donald Trump has blamed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for a recent assassination attempt against him at his West Palm Beach golf club, marking the second such incident since a near-fatal shooting in Pennsylvania in July. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Trump claimed that the gunman was influenced by the “highly inflammatory language” of the Democratic leaders, asserting, “Their rhetoric … Continue reading Trump Directly Blames Harris and Biden’s Words for the Latest Attempt On His Life

Harris and Trump back to brutal grind of swing state campaigns

In the aftermath of a contentious presidential debate, Democrats celebrated Kamala Harris’s performance against Donald Trump while both candidates refocused on winning over swing state voters pivotal to the upcoming election. Harris embarked on a “New Way Forward” tour, highlighting her debate themes that framed Trump as a threat to democracy, women’s rights, and the U.S.’s global standing, starting with a key stop in Pennsylvania. … Continue reading Harris and Trump back to brutal grind of swing state campaigns

Elon Musk calls Australian government ‘fascists’ over misinformation law

Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, labeled Australia’s center-left government “fascists” in response to proposed legislation aimed at imposing fines on social media companies for failing to curb misinformation. The legislation, introduced by Australia’s Labor government, would allow fines of up to 5% of a company’s global revenue if they do not adhere to codes of conduct designed to prevent the spread … Continue reading Elon Musk calls Australian government ‘fascists’ over misinformation law

Comoros president is ‘slightly injured’ in knife attack

The president of Comoros, Azali Assoumani, sustained minor injuries from a knife attack while attending a funeral on Friday. The attacker, a 24-year-old soldier named Ahmed Abdou, was arrested but was later found dead in his police cell. Government officials confirmed that Abdou used a kitchen knife in the assault, which also injured a civilian who attempted to protect the president. An investigation is currently … Continue reading Comoros president is ‘slightly injured’ in knife attack

South Sudan postpones long-delayed election by two years, presidency says

The government of South Sudan has announced the postponement of its long-delayed national election until December 22, 2026, extending the transitional period by two years. This decision, made under President Salva Kiir Mayardit, highlights ongoing challenges in the country’s fragile peace process following a 2018 agreement that ended a five-year civil war. Although the conflict officially ended, violence among rival communities remains prevalent, Reuters has … Continue reading South Sudan postpones long-delayed election by two years, presidency says

RFK Jr Warns Biden Over Looming Long-Range Missiles Decision: ‘Stop It’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called on the Biden administration to prevent Ukraine from using American-supplied long-range weapons to target Russian territory, warning against the dangers of escalating the conflict. Kennedy, who recently ended his independent presidential campaign to support Donald Trump, shared concerns about the impact of such actions on the war’s dynamics. Analysts argue that these weapons would not significantly enhance Ukraine’s chances … Continue reading RFK Jr Warns Biden Over Looming Long-Range Missiles Decision: ‘Stop It’

Republicans push for clean stopgap as leaders regroup on shutdown plan

As the government shutdown deadline approaches, a growing number of House Republicans believe a clean continuing resolution (CR) is the likely solution, postponing the shutdown until after the election. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) abandoned a vote on his conservative funding bill after it failed to gain enough GOP support, pushing the House back to square one. Some Republicans still advocate for another conservative bill to … Continue reading Republicans push for clean stopgap as leaders regroup on shutdown plan

Trump says he would end all taxes on overtime pay at first post-debate rally

At a campaign rally in Tucson, Arizona, former President Donald Trump announced that if elected, he would eliminate taxes on overtime pay. Trump claimed this would encourage work and make it easier for companies to hire. The Harris campaign criticized the proposal as insincere, pointing to Trump’s previous policies that reduced overtime protections, NBC News has reported. Trump’s pledge follows a debate against Vice President … Continue reading Trump says he would end all taxes on overtime pay at first post-debate rally

Garland says he won’t let the Justice Department be used as a political weapon

Attorney General Merrick Garland declared Thursday that he will not permit the Justice Department to be used as a political tool, addressing what he called “conspiracy theories and dangerous falsehoods” aimed at federal law enforcement. Speaking to Justice Department members, Garland reaffirmed the department’s commitment to impartiality amid accusations from Republicans that it is politically weaponized against former President Donald Trump. Garland condemned these attacks … Continue reading Garland says he won’t let the Justice Department be used as a political weapon

Mussolini’s granddaughter quits Meloni’s party saying it’s too right wing

Rachele Mussolini, granddaughter of Italy’s wartime dictator Benito Mussolini, announced she is leaving Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party due to its right-wing stance and recent disagreements over minority rights. Mussolini, a prominent city councillor in Rome, will join the more centrist Forza Italia group. She cited her dissatisfaction with Brothers of Italy’s positions on civil rights and a recent dispute over gender … Continue reading Mussolini’s granddaughter quits Meloni’s party saying it’s too right wing

DHS designates Electoral College vote count as special national security event

Homeland Security has designated the Electoral College vote count and certification as a special national security event, with the U.S. Secret Service responsible for security. This decision follows the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack aimed at disrupting the certification of President Biden’s victory. The designation aligns the Electoral College count with other major events like presidential inaugurations and State of the Union addresses. The Secret … Continue reading DHS designates Electoral College vote count as special national security event