Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized Ukraine’s plan to seek weapons and security guarantees from the West, calling it “more than frightening.” His remarks came in response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “victory plan” presented before a European Council meeting discussing future EU aid to Ukraine. Orbán argued for a shift from a war strategy to a peace strategy, advocating for a cease-fire and peace … Continue reading Orbán on Zelenskyy’s victory plan: More than frightening

French President Emmanuel Macron urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to remember that Israel was established through a United Nations resolution, emphasizing the importance of adhering to UN decisions. This statement comes amid rising tensions between the two leaders, particularly following Macron’s call for a halt to weapon exports used by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon. Macron highlighted the UN’s role in the creation of … Continue reading Macron says Israel PM ‘mustn’t forget his country created by UN decision’

During a town hall meeting with Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner, former President Donald Trump discussed plans for “readjustments” to the tax code to ensure fairness for all, responding to concerns from attendees, including a single mother who reported a significant decrease in her child tax credit. Trump emphasized the tax cuts he enacted during his presidency and acknowledged the need for adjustments to benefit … Continue reading Trump promises ‘readjustments’ to make taxes ‘fair to everybody’ in town hall

The Virginia governor’s office is challenging what it calls an “unprecedented” lawsuit from the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s efforts to remove noncitizens from voter rolls. The DOJ alleges that Youngkin violated the National Voter Registration Act with an executive order requiring the removal of individuals identified as noncitizens who did not verify their citizenship within 14 days. Virginia has reportedly removed … Continue reading GOP governor slams ‘unprecedented’ DOJ lawsuit over removal of noncitizens from voter rolls

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced plans on Tuesday aimed at improving the lives of rural voters as Vice President Kamala Harris seeks to challenge former President Donald Trump’s support in this demographic. The Harris-Walz plan focuses on enhancing rural health care by recruiting 10,000 new health care professionals through scholarships and loan forgiveness, as well as addressing economic and agricultural policies. … Continue reading Walz unveils Harris’ plan for rural voters

A Georgia judge has blocked a new rule requiring counties to hand-count ballots cast on Election Day, which critics argued could disrupt timely result reporting. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney stated that the rule was too close to the election, potentially causing “administrative chaos” due to insufficient training time for poll workers. The rule, set to take effect on October 22, had been … Continue reading Georgia judge blocks rule requiring counties to hand-count Election Day ballots

Vice President Kamala Harris’ team is discussing how she can differentiate herself from President Biden in the final stretch of the 2024 campaign. After comments in which she said she wouldn’t have done anything differently than Biden became a point of attack for Donald Trump, her team is considering ways for her to distance herself without directly criticizing Biden. Harris has introduced some policy ideas … Continue reading Harris weighing where to put more distance between her and Biden

Retired General Mark Milley, former chair of the joint chiefs under Trump and Biden, fears being recalled to uniform and court-martialed if Trump wins the upcoming election. Milley’s concerns are outlined in Bob Woodward’s upcoming book, citing Trump’s desire to punish retired military critics. Milley recalls fending off Trump’s past attempts to court-martial former military leaders and now faces continuous death threats, The Guardian has … Continue reading Mark Milley fears being court-martialed if Trump wins

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz participated in the state’s pheasant hunting season opener, spending three hours in tall grass without getting a shot off. Despite his efforts, his friend Scott Rall was the only one to make a kill, but the bird was lost in thick brush. Walz joked about the day and referenced safety, drawing parallels to a 2006 hunting accident involving Dick Cheney, CBS … Continue reading Walz goes pheasant hunting as campaign makes appeal to gun owners

Donald Trump visited California’s Coachella Valley, criticizing the state’s issues with inflation, crime, and illegal immigration while targeting Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Gavin Newsom. He claimed California has become “paradise lost” due to Democratic policies and promised to restore it. Trump pledged to “liberate” the U.S. from criminals and illegal immigrants if re-elected, calling for stronger border control and blaming Democrats for rising … Continue reading Trump takes detour to ultra-blue California to spotlight Harris’ home turf’s failed policies

Donald Trump held a rally in Aurora, Colorado, focusing on immigration issues and criticizing migrants, particularly Venezuelans. He claimed that Venezuelan gangs had taken over parts of Aurora. Trump also promised to launch “Operation Aurora” to deport gang members and vowed mass deportations if re-elected. While some Aurora officials, including the Republican mayor, accused Trump of exaggerating the situation, Trump’s immigration message is aimed at … Continue reading Trump drives his anti-immigration message in Aurora, Colorado

On the 16th anniversary of his 2008 campaign, former President Barack Obama returned to the stage in Pennsylvania to rally support for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. The 63-year-old Obama, recognized as his party’s most effective orator, emphasized the urgency of the moment, warning that Donald Trump could return to the presidency. He criticized Trump as a “malicious, ridiculous and incompetent menace,” urging voters … Continue reading Obama starts campaigning for Kamala Harris

French President Emmanuel Macron inspected Ukrainian troops undergoing training at a military camp in eastern France on Wednesday, ahead of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Paris. This marks Macron’s first interaction with some of the 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers trained in France since the Russian invasion began in February 2022. Zelenskyy aims to garner support for a yet-to-be-revealed victory plan and persuade allies to allow Ukraine … Continue reading Macron inspects Ukraine troops at a French military camp ahead of a meeting with Zelenskyy

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te stated on Thursday that while China has no right to represent Taiwan, the island is open to cooperating with Beijing on issues like climate change. This statement, made during a keynote address in Taipei, has drawn anger from China, which views Lai as a “separatist.” Lai reaffirmed Taiwan’s sovereignty, declaring that the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China … Continue reading China cannot represent Taiwan and should work with Taipei on global challenges, Lai says

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s presentation of his priorities for Hungary’s EU presidency sharply divided the European Parliament. His supporters applauded, while critics, including the European People’s Party and left-wing MEPs, expressed concerns over corruption and the rule of law in Hungary. Orbán was labeled an “autocrat” and “dictator” by opponents, while others criticized his foreign policy and migration stance. However, Orbán’s defense of traditional … Continue reading Viktor Orbán splits the European Parliament with presidential speech

Hillary Clinton’s latest memoir, Something Lost, Something Gained: Lessons on Life, Love, and Liberty, released last month, has seen lackluster sales compared to her previous book What Happened from 2017. Her first memoir, which reflected on her 2016 election loss, sold 167,000 copies in its first week, while the new release only sold 27,000 copies. The book revisits familiar themes of her historic candidacy, her loss to Donald … Continue reading Hillary Clinton sells just 27,000 books in first week

Former UN ambassador Susan Rice criticized former President Trump after reports claimed he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin at least seven times since leaving office, potentially violating the Logan Act. The law prohibits unauthorized negotiations with foreign governments in conflict with the U.S. Rice pointed out the irony, as Trump previously accused John Kerry of violating the same law for speaking with Iranian … Continue reading Susan Rice: Trump’s reported calls with Putin appear illegal 

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is distancing itself from controversy after CBS aired two different answers to the same question during her “60 Minutes” interview. A longer, meandering response aired on “Face the Nation” was replaced by a shorter, more focused version on a special Monday edition of “60 Minutes,” prompting confusion. Conservatives criticized her initial answer as a “word salad.” The Harris campaign clarified … Continue reading Harris campaign distances itself from ’60 Minutes’ edit: ‘We do not control CBS’s production decisions’

President Joe Biden held a 30-minute phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, their first conversation in nearly two months, to discuss Israel’s response to an Iranian missile attack. Biden urged a “proportional” retaliation and condemned the Iranian strike but did not elaborate on Israel’s plans. The call reflects growing tensions between the two leaders, with Biden frustrated over Netanyahu’s dismissiveness of his advice, … Continue reading Biden held ‘direct,’ 30-minute call with Netanyahu, White House says

India has pledged extensive financial support to the Maldives, including a $400 million currency swap and an additional 30 billion rupees ($357 million) to bolster the island nation’s struggling economy. This commitment was made during Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu’s visit to India, marking a potential thaw in relations following tensions after his election. Muizzu’s previous outreach to Turkey and China had strained ties with India, … Continue reading Indian financial aid opens ‘new chapter’ with Maldives

During his second rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, President Trump shared new details about his first assassination attempt, which occurred on July 13. He recounted how his son Barron learned about the incident while playing tennis, with someone informing him that his father had been shot. Trump described the chaotic scene as he was shot in the ear by gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks and quickly escorted … Continue reading Trump reveals new details of first assassination attempt in new interview

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton criticized the Biden administration for publicly opposing Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and oil fields. In an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill,” Bolton described President Biden’s comments as signs of incompetence or diminished mental capacity, suggesting that Biden is attempting to prevent a broader conflict ahead of the November elections. Bolton argued that Biden’s remarks aim … Continue reading Bolton blasts Biden for publicly opposing possible Israeli strikes on Iran