Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for Islamic countries to form an alliance against what he described as Israel’s “growing threat of expansionism.” His comments followed reports that Israeli troops killed a Turkish-American woman participating in a protest against Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. Erdogan criticized Israel’s actions and warned of potential future aggression towards other regional countries. He also highlighted Turkey’s … Continue reading Erdogan seeks Islamic alliance against Israel

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed Italy’s strong support for Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky at the TEHA business forum on Lake Como. They discussed Ukraine’s plans for ending the war with Russia and future reconstruction efforts. Meloni emphasized Italy’s commitment to Ukraine as both a moral and national interest and highlighted the importance of continued Western support. She also noted that … Continue reading Italy’s Meloni pledges unwavering support for Ukraine after Zelensky talks

Thousands protested across France on Saturday against President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister. Critics, led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon of the France Unbowed party, view the appointment as undermining the will of voters from July’s divisive legislative elections. Protesters, gathering in about 150 locations including Paris and Montauban, accused Macron of a “power grab” and denied democracy. Barnier, who replaces the … Continue reading Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime minister

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez arrived in Madrid on Sunday, fleeing an arrest warrant for terrorism and conspiracy related to July’s contested presidential election. Gonzalez, now seeking asylum in Spain, had been staying at the Spanish embassy in Caracas after leaving the Dutch embassy, where he had taken refuge from late July until early September. The Venezuelan government allowed his departure to ease political tensions. … Continue reading Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez lands in Spain seeking asylum after disputed election

Alaska Democrats have sued the Alaska Division of Elections to remove Eric Hafner, an imprisoned congressional candidate, from the November ballot. Hafner, serving a 20-year prison sentence in New York for threatening officials, qualified for the ballot after two GOP candidates withdrew from the race. Democratic leaders argue Hafner, who has never lived in Alaska, violates the residency requirement for congressional candidates, The Washington Examiner … Continue reading Alaska Democrats sue to kick their own incarcerated candidate off the ballot

President Joe Biden visited western Wisconsin to promote his infrastructure and energy initiatives, including $7.3 billion in grants for rural electric co-ops, calling it the largest investment in rural electrification since the New Deal. During his visit, Biden also highlighted his efforts to modernize transportation, comparing himself to past presidents like Eisenhower. Critics argue that the federal requirements for these projects, such as prevailing wage … Continue reading Biden trashes Trump in Wisconsin visit, comparing himself to FDR, Eisenhower for infrastructure investments

A North Carolina judge ruled against removing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name from presidential ballots in the state. Wake County Superior Court Judge Rebecca Holt denied Kennedy’s request for a temporary restraining order, meaning ballots with his name will be distributed starting Friday. Kennedy, who suspended his campaign and endorsed Donald Trump, sought to withdraw his name after the We The People party, which nominated … Continue reading North Carolina judge rejects RFK Jr.’s request to remove his name from state ballots

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential race during the Eastern Economic Forum in Russia. Putin indicated support for Harris, suggesting that the Russian stance aligns with President Biden’s support for her. He also remarked on Harris’s positive demeanor. Despite this, U.S. intelligence assessments suggest Putin may prefer a second term for former President … Continue reading Putin says he backs Harris over Trump, adds he’s ready for talks with Ukraine

Eighty-eight current and former top executives have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, according to a letter shared with CNBC. The list includes high-profile CEOs like Aaron Levie of Box, Jeremy Stoppelman of Yelp, and Michael Lynton of Snap, as well as notable figures such as James Murdoch, Chris Larsen, Lynn Forester de Rothschild, and Jeff Lawson. Other signers include major political donors like … Continue reading Eighty-eight corporate leaders endorse Harris in new letter

House Democrats, led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, have launched an investigation into former President Trump’s alleged acceptance of $10 million from the Egyptian government during his 2016 campaign. The probe, triggered by a Washington Post report, examines whether Trump’s campaign received the funds in violation of foreign contribution laws and if allies, including then-Attorney General William Barr, obstructed the subsequent investigation. Raskin has requested documents … Continue reading Raskin launches probe into closed DOJ investigation of Trump-Egypt ties

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty again to the charges in his federal election interference case and opted to waive his right to appear at the arraignment for a superseding indictment. The new indictment, issued following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, includes the same four charges as the original indictment. Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team is prosecuting Trump for alleged efforts to … Continue reading Trump pleads not guilty to revised election interference indictment

A Venezuelan judge has issued an arrest warrant for former presidential candidate Edmundo González, accusing him of conspiracy, falsifying documents, and usurpation of powers. This follows González’s failure to appear for questioning regarding the July election results, which he and opposition leader María Corina Machado claimed showed he had won, not President Nicolás Maduro. The ruling party declared Maduro the victor without publishing detailed results. … Continue reading Venezuelan judge issues arrest warrant for opposition’s former presidential candidate

The U.S. government has seized a Dassault Falcon 900EX jet used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, citing violations of sanctions and export control laws. The plane, valued at $13 million, was allegedly purchased through a shell company and smuggled out of the U.S. to Venezuela via the Caribbean in April 2023. The aircraft was registered to San Marino and frequently used by Maduro for international … Continue reading U.S. government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Mongolia for the first time since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for him last year. The ICC seeks his arrest for the alleged illegal deportation of Ukrainian children. During his visit, Putin was greeted with a formal ceremony in Ulaanbaatar. Despite calls from Ukraine for Mongolia to arrest him, the Mongolian government has not … Continue reading Putin welcomed in Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reiterated his call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas following the discovery of six hostages’ bodies in a Gaza tunnel. Starmer expressed shock at the hostages’ deaths and urged that Hamas release all hostages immediately and that all sides agree to a ceasefire to end the suffering. Despite initially supporting Israel’s tough measures against Hamas, Starmer has shifted … Continue reading Prime Minister Starmer Doubles Down on Israel Ceasefire Demand after Hostages Killed

In her first sit-down interview since joining the Supreme Court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed support for an enforceable ethics code for justices, emphasizing the importance of impartiality and transparency. She highlighted the need for a binding code, similar to those for other judges, and stated she sees no reason why the Supreme Court should be exempt. Jackson declined to comment on specific controversies involving … Continue reading Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says she would support an ‘enforceable code’ of ethics for the Supreme Court

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has rejected former President Trump’s proposal to mandate insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, suggesting instead a means-tested tax credit for IVF. Trump had proposed that either the government or insurance companies should cover IVF if he is elected. Graham argued that mandating coverage could lead to endless demands and emphasized support for IVF through tax credits. The Trump … Continue reading Sen. Graham says he wouldn’t support insurance company mandate for IVF treatment

A protester who interrupted former President Donald Trump’s rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on Friday will face misdemeanor charges for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and disrupting a meeting. The protester, whose identity has not been released, jumped over a barricade and onto a media riser while shouting at Trump. Trump, who was critical of the media at the time, responded by saying the protester was “on … Continue reading Protester who interrupted Trump rally to face charges, police say

For the first time since 1945, a German far-right party is projected to win a regional election, with the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) leading in Thuringia. According to exit polls, AfD is set to secure 33.5% of the vote, surpassing the Christian Democrats (CDU) at 24.5%. In Saxony, AfD and CDU are neck and neck. The newly founded left-wing Sarah Wagenknecht alliance (BSW) is projected … Continue reading Germany’s AfD party set to win one state elections, exit polls show

Next month’s debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will feature strict rules: no audience, no live microphones between speaking turns, and no written notes. ABC News, the host network, shared these guidelines with both campaigns this week. The debate, scheduled for September 10, is set to follow similar rules as the June Biden-Trump debate, which saw controversy over microphone muting. … Continue reading Harris-Trump debate rules include muted mics and no audience

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz addressed criticism of his military record in a CNN interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, explaining that his 2018 remarks about “carrying a weapon of war in war” were a grammatical error. Walz, who served 24 years in the National Guard but was not in combat, dismissed the criticism as part of a broader attempt to undermine him. He emphasized pride … Continue reading Walz says his military record ‘speaks for itself’ in CNN interview

In her first major TV interview of her presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris defended her shift away from some liberal positions, stating her values remain unchanged while seeking consensus. Speaking alongside running mate Gov. Tim Walz, Harris addressed policy reversals on fracking and decriminalizing border crossings, emphasizing the need to find common ground. The interview aimed to introduce voters to the Democratic ticket following … Continue reading Harris defends shifting from some liberal positions

During a rally in Michigan, former President Donald Trump announced that if reelected, his administration would ensure the federal government or insurance companies cover in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. Trump emphasized the need to support families and allow new parents to deduct newborn expenses from taxes, positioning the GOP as pro-family amid backlash over abortion rights. This announcement comes as Democrats have criticized Trump and … Continue reading Trump vows IVF will be free if reelected

Former President Trump has asked a federal court to intervene in his hush money case, aiming to overturn his conviction and delay his sentencing, scheduled for next month. Trump’s lawyers argue that the state’s prosecution violated his constitutional rights and conflicts with a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Convicted earlier this year on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments, … Continue reading Trump asks federal court to take over hush money case 

A Washington, D.C., grand jury issued a superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump on four charges related to alleged interference in the 2020 presidential election. The charges include conspiracy to defraud the U.S., conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. The indictment updates the original charges brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, removing some elements in … Continue reading D.C. Grand Jury Returns Superseding Indictment Against Trump