Over 100 bipartisan U.S. lawmakers have warned the U.N. that U.S. funding could be at risk if it downgrades Israel’s status in response to the conflict with Hamas. In a letter led by Representatives Mike Lawler and Jared Moskowitz, lawmakers expressed concerns over U.N. actions they view as undermining Israel’s self-defense. The letter, signed by 105 House members, emphasized that any reduction in Israel’s standing … Continue reading 12 Dems join GOP lawmakers to threaten UN funding over ‘ongoing hostility’ to Israel

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated potential support for non-financial reparations to some Commonwealth nations, such as debt relief, educational initiatives on slavery, and economic aid. However, he ruled out a formal government apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. The call for reparatory justice gained momentum at a Commonwealth summit in Samoa, with Caribbean nations leading the push, advocating for cultural institutions … Continue reading UK PM Starmer considers ‘non-cash’ reparations for former colonies

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy declined to host U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Kyiv following his meeting with Russian President Putin at the BRICS summit in Russia. Ukrainian officials criticized Guterres for attending the summit, where he called for a “just peace” and appeared alongside Putin, who is wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes. In his U.N. Day speech, Zelenskyy underscored the importance of the … Continue reading Zelenskyy rejects UN chief’s visit over meeting with Putin

Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State, without any type of evidence whatsoever, compared Donald Trump’s upcoming rally at Madison Square Garden to a 1939 pro-Nazi event held there. Warning voters of what she alleges is Trump’s perceived fascist tendencies. Clinton’s remarks align with sentiments expressed by former White House chief of staff John Kelly, who labeled Trump as fitting the “general definition of a fascist.” … Continue reading Hillary Clinton says Trump’s planned speech at Madison Square Garden is ‘reenactment’ of 1939 Nazi rally

In a recent interview, former President Trump criticized special counsel Jack Smith, calling him “mentally deranged” and suggesting he be “thrown out of the country.” Trump reiterated his disapproval of Smith, appointed in 2022 by Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Trump’s handling of classified documents and alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump also vowed to fire Smith if reelected. His legal … Continue reading Don says Jack Smith should be ‘thrown out of the country’

There is growing concern among Democrats that Vice President Harris may be losing ground in the presidential race against former President Trump. While they still believe Harris can win, recent polling trends in key battleground states, such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, indicate a shift toward Trump. Senate races in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are also becoming competitive. Harris faces challenges, particularly with Arab American voters … Continue reading Democrats fear race may be slipping away from Harris

Olivia Troye, a former national security official during the Trump administration and adviser to Mike Pence, revealed that some military officials hesitate to speak out against Donald Trump due to concerns about politicizing the military and potential retribution. Following comments from former Chief of Staff John Kelly, who criticized Trump for allegedly praising Adolf Hitler, Troye noted that military leaders are weighing the impact of … Continue reading Military officials debating speaking out against Trump

Donald Trump’s campaign has accused the UK’s Labour Party of “blatant foreign interference” in the US presidential election due to a trip by nearly 100 Labour activists supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. A complaint was filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) after a Labour staffer promoted the trip on LinkedIn. The Trump campaign has not provided new evidence of any violations, and Labour leader … Continue reading Trump ignites spat with US ally, accusing UK’s governing party of election interference

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called his Liberal Party “united” after a meeting where 24 caucus members urged him to resign. During the three-hour session, around 30 out of 50 speakers suggested Trudeau should step down, citing his personality as a distraction despite agreeing with his policies. Some MPs worry that Trudeau’s leadership is weakening the party’s chances in the next election, especially with Conservative Leader … Continue reading Trudeau’s party members want him to ‘reflect,’ and then resign

Three Senate Democrats—Elizabeth Warren, Bob Casey, and Ron Wyden—accused McDonald’s of unfairly raising prices in a letter sent to CEO Chris Kempczinski on Monday, shortly after former President Donald Trump visited a franchise in Pennsylvania. The senators argued that while working families struggle with rising costs, McDonald’s profits have grown, with menu prices allegedly increasing more than the 20% rise in the Consumer Price Index … Continue reading Senate Dems Publicly Accuse McDonald’s Of Price Gouging Immediately After Trump’s Visit

Peru’s former President Alejandro Toledo was sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison for accepting $35 million in bribes from Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht in exchange for a highway construction contract. The National Superior Court of Specialized Criminal Justice in Lima imposed the sentence after a lengthy legal battle, including Toledo’s extradition from the U.S. The judge, Inés Rojas, condemned Toledo for betraying … Continue reading Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets more than 20 years in prison in case linked to corruption scandal

Austria’s President Alexander Van der Bellen tasked Chancellor Karl Nehammer with forming a new government after the far-right Freedom Party, led by Herbert Kickl, won 28.8% of the vote in last month’s parliamentary election. Traditionally, the leader of the strongest party is asked to form a government, but with a stalemate in negotiations and Nehammer’s conservative People’s Party refusing to partner with Kickl, the president … Continue reading Austria’s chancellor asked to form new government after parties refuse to work with far-right leader

World leaders, including China’s Xi Jinping and India’s Narendra Modi, convened in Kazan, Russia, for a three-day BRICS summit focused on countering Western influence. The event, featuring representatives from 36 countries, aims to strengthen ties among developing economies and proposes a new payment system to bypass SWIFT and Western sanctions. Putin emphasized the significance of Russia-China relations, while Modi advocated for peace regarding the Ukraine … Continue reading Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance West

After King Charles III delivered a speech to Australia’s Parliament, Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe interrupted, shouting, “You are not my king” and demanding the return of stolen land. The protest occurred as King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Canberra, where the King acknowledged Australia’s First Nations people. Thorpe, a long-time critic of the British monarchy, turned her back during “God Save the King” and has … Continue reading Australian lawmaker confronts British royals: ‘You are not my king’

Moldova narrowly voted in favor of joining the European Union, with 50.4% backing the move, according to near-final results. President Maia Sandu called it a significant step toward the EU but condemned foreign interference, accusing external actors of trying to undermine the process by buying votes. Sandu secured 42.3% of the vote in the presidential election, leading pro-Russian candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo, but will face a … Continue reading Moldova backs joining EU by razor-thin margin as president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy

In response to an FCC complaint alleging “deceitful editing,” CBS’s 60 Minutes defended its editing of Vice President Kamala Harris’s interview aired on October 7. The program stated that claims of deceit are false, explaining that it presented different excerpts of her responses to the same question for clarity and conciseness. The statement noted that the portion shown on 60 Minutes was more succinct, allowing … Continue reading 60 Minutes denies it engaged in ‘deceitful editing’ in Harris interview

On MSNBC’s “Inside” Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) stated that it is not an overstatement to label former President Donald Trump as a fascist. He described Trump as “weakness masquerading as strength” and expressed concern over his increasingly erratic behavior. Newsom criticized Trump’s rhetoric, comparing it to that of the Harris campaign and highlighted Trump’s declaration of wanting to be a dictator on his … Continue reading Newsom: It Is Not an Overstatement to Call Trump a Fascist

As of Sunday, nearly 1.01 million North Carolinians have voted in the November general election, according to the North Carolina State Election Board. A total of 1,008,123 ballots have been cast, including 916,433 through in-person early voting, 77,831 via civilian absentee voting, and nearly 14,000 by military or overseas voters. This turnout represents about 13 percent of the state’s 7.8 million registered voters. Karen Brinson … Continue reading More than 1 million voters cast early ballots in North Carolina

Vice President Kamala Harris urged Black churchgoers in Atlanta to vote as part of the “souls to the polls” initiative, with music legend Stevie Wonder supporting her efforts by performing Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song.” During her visits to two churches, Harris emphasized kindness over insults, implicitly contrasting her style with that of Donald Trump. She noted the importance of the upcoming election, saying, “There is … Continue reading Harris urges Black churchgoers in Georgia to head out to vote

Former President Trump visited a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania on Sunday, briefly working the drive-thru and fry cooker after mocking Vice President Harris’s past employment. Dressed in an apron, Trump handed out orders ahead of a town hall in Lancaster and a planned appearance at the Pittsburgh Steelers game later that night. He made a quip about having “worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala.” The … Continue reading Ding Fries Are Done! Trump works the drive-thru at Pennsylvania McDonald’s

With three weeks left in the presidential campaign, recent polls indicate a tightly contested race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. A new NBC News poll shows both candidates at 48% nationally, while Harris holds a slight edge in two other polls, leading Trump 50% to 48% and 51% to 48% among likely voters. To bolster her campaign, the Obamas will be campaigning separately in … Continue reading Obamas And Kamala Harris Team Up In Historic Campaign Appearance

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has attempted to repair his relationship with former President Trump, but recent comments reveal lingering animosity from McConnell toward Trump after the 2020 election. In a new biography, McConnell described Trump as “stupid,” “ill-tempered,” and a “narcissist,” suggesting broader discontent within the GOP regarding Trump. This indicates potential challenges for GOP senators in collaborating with Trump if he is re-elected. … Continue reading McConnell exposes deep anti-Trump sentiment within Senate GOP

Mark Cuban criticized Donald Trump’s tariff proposals at a rally in La Crosse, Wisconsin, suggesting that Trump doesn’t fully understand how tariffs work. Cuban pointed out that Trump mistakenly believes that China would bear the cost of increased tariffs on imports, likening it to Trump’s past claim that Mexico would pay for the border wall. Cuban emphasized that U.S. importers, not foreign countries, pay tariffs, … Continue reading Mark Cuban, Elon Musk both hit the campaign trail to support Harris and Trump

Former President Donald Trump used his appearance at the 79th annual Al Smith dinner to launch a series of attacks on various political figures, including Vice President Kamala Harris and former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. His remarks, which included a “nasty” joke about Harris’s husband, drew groans and boos from the audience. Trump dismissed the backlash, asserting that his comments were factual rather … Continue reading Donald Trump attacks Kamala Harris, others at charity dinner