Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not qualify for next week’s debate in Atlanta, hosted by CNN, due to not meeting the required benchmarks for state ballot qualification and polling. This means the debate on June 27 will only feature Democratic President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, denying Kennedy a chance to enhance his campaign’s legitimacy. Kennedy criticized his exclusion … Continue reading RFK Jr. fails to qualify for CNN debate

Senate Republicans thwarted Democrats’ attempt to pass a ban on bump stocks following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a Trump-era prohibition on these firearm accessories. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), who authored the BUMP Act, sought unanimous consent for the proposal, but Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) blocked it. The action came shortly after the Supreme Court invalidated a 2018 ATF policy on bump stocks, prompted … Continue reading Senate GOP blocks Democratic effort to ban bump stocks after Supreme Court ruling

Donald Trump criticized President Biden’s new executive order during a campaign rally in Racine, Wis., accusing him of prioritizing “sham marriages” and college degrees for non-citizens over the welfare of military veterans. Trump denounced Biden’s plan to expedite work permits for non-citizen college graduates and grant lawful permanent residency to some undocumented immigrants married to Americans. He labeled the executive action as “lawless” and claimed … Continue reading Trump vows to rip up Biden’s ‘unconstitutional amnesty’

The Biden administration unveiled an executive action on Tuesday permitting certain undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens to seek permanent residency within the country, a significant move expected to shield hundreds of thousands from deportation. The initiative, projected to benefit approximately 500,000 families and 50,000 children under 21, marks one of the largest immigration relief efforts since the DACA program’s inception in 2012 under … Continue reading Biden announces new executive action protecting some undocumented immigrant spouses and children of US citizens

Republicans are criticizing President Biden’s recent decision to facilitate the path to permanent residency for undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens, alleging it aims to sway the 2024 election by increasing Democratic voters. Former President Trump has claimed Biden is exploiting migrants for political gain, suggesting the move will allow Democrats to register more voters. Despite these claims, the initiative affects around 550,000 individuals … Continue reading Republicans slam Biden immigration order as election ploy

Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea early Wednesday morning to a warm reception from Kim Jong-Un, who greeted him with a lavish welcome ceremony at a Pyongyang airport. The two leaders were seen shaking hands, hugging, and then traveling together in a limousine surrounded by a large motorcade. They proceeded to the Kumsusan State Guest House, according to North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency, which … Continue reading Putin meets Kim Jong-Un in North Korea

House GOP leaders have launched an inquiry into the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), alleging the agency played a role in purported retaliation against two IRS whistleblowers crucial to the investigation involving Hunter Biden. Led by House Speaker Mike Johnson and other prominent Republicans, they sent a letter to Karen Gorman, the acting principal deputy special counsel, demanding a briefing. The investigation aims to determine … Continue reading House GOP investigating IRS whistleblower retaliation in Hunter Biden case

President Joe Biden attended a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles, joining former President Barack Obama and celebrities like Julia Roberts and George Clooney. The event, which included surrogates such as Barbra Streisand, raised over $30 million for Biden’s campaign. Biden joked about traveling “nine time zones” to be there, having flown from the G7 summit in Italy where he left early to attend. During a … Continue reading Biden slams Supreme Court during star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles

President Biden’s campaign is emphasizing former President Trump’s conviction, hoping to leverage it in the upcoming election. A recent campaign ad highlights Trump’s conviction in the New York hush money trial related to Stormy Daniels. Biden has referred to Trump as a convicted felon at campaign events, making it a key part of his messaging. While this strategy carries risks, as Republicans claim Trump is … Continue reading Biden leans into Trump conviction

Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer will lead a bipartisan congressional delegation to Israel this week, amid discussions of a potential boycott by some Democrats of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming address to Congress. Nine House members will meet with Israeli leaders to discuss the war in Gaza, the humanitarian situation, efforts for a temporary ceasefire, and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Hoyer emphasized the … Continue reading Bipartisan congressional delegation will travel to Israel ahead of Netanyahu address to Congress

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party is predicted to face a historic defeat in the July 4 general election, according to three new polls. A Survation MRP poll in the Times forecasts a 262-seat majority for Labour, leaving the Conservatives with only 72 seats. An Opinium survey for the Observer gives Labour a 17-point lead, while a Savanta poll for the Sunday Telegraph warns … Continue reading Latest Polls Show UK Conservatives Headed for Election Wipeout

In the upcoming presidential debate, there will be no opening statements. President Biden and former President Trump will each have two minutes to answer questions, followed by one-minute rebuttals. Visible red lights will signal when their time is nearly up, and microphones will be muted when it is not their turn to speak. The debate, set for June 27 in Atlanta, will include two commercial … Continue reading Trump, Biden, CNN Prep for Hostile Debate

A recent study commissioned by North Dakota’s state government predicts that President Joe Biden’s stringent climate regulations aimed at fossil-fuel-fired power plants will cause significant instability in the electric grid, potentially resulting in widespread blackouts affecting millions of Americans. Conducted by Always On Energy Research in May, the study concludes that the Environmental Protection Agency’s new regulations, which mandate the retirement of coal power generation … Continue reading EPA Rules Could Cause Blackouts for Millions

Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic-backed bill on Wednesday that aimed to mandate Supreme Court justices adopt a binding code of conduct. Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin argued for the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act, citing the need to uphold higher ethical standards in the nation’s highest court. Durbin attempted to pass the bill through “unanimous consent,” but faced immediate opposition from GOP … Continue reading Senate Republicans block Democrats’ Supreme Court ethics bill

The White House did not rule out the possibility of President Joe Biden commuting any sentence for his son Hunter Biden, following Hunter’s federal gun trial conviction. White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre, addressing reporters on Wednesday, stated that she had no new information beyond what the president had previously stated about the case. Hunter Biden was found guilty by a Delaware jury on Tuesday on … Continue reading White House does not rule out Hunter Biden commutation

In a federal court testimony on Monday, a New Jersey businessman implicated in a bribery case involving Senator Bob Menendez claimed that the Democrat assured him in 2019 that he would address a state criminal investigation affecting the businessman’s interests. Jose Uribe stated that he believed Menendez was aware of payments he made towards a Mercedes-Benz for Menendez’s girlfriend, who later married the senator. Prosecutors … Continue reading New Jersey businessman tells jury that bribes paid off with Sen. Bob Menendez

The House voted on Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress amid a dispute over audio recordings related to President Biden’s handling of classified information. Garland had defied subpoenas from Republican-led House committees seeking audiotapes of Biden’s interviews with special counsel Robert Hur as part of an impeachment inquiry. President Biden invoked executive privilege over these recordings, prompting the contempt resolutions … Continue reading House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden initiated an investigation into an investment firm managed by Jared Kushner on Wednesday. Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon, expressed concern over substantial foreign funding received by Affinity Partners, founded by Kushner, husband of Ivanka Trump. He argued that such funding poses risks of foreign influence and potential conflicts of interest, especially as it pertains to politically connected figures returning … Continue reading Senate Dem launches sweeping probe into Jared Kushner’s investment firm

French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Tuesday that he would not resign regardless of the outcome of the upcoming parliamentary elections. He called the election following a strong performance by the far-right National Rally in the European election, which has increased pressure on his administration. In an interview with Le Figaro Magazine, Macron emphasized that the National Rally does not determine the Constitution or the … Continue reading Macron rules out resigning, ‘whatever the result’ of French election

Russia closely monitored the EU election results, particularly noting French President Emmanuel Macron’s unexpected call for a parliamentary election after his party’s defeat and the far-right’s success across Europe. Macron’s recent efforts to deploy Western forces to Ukraine likely contributed to the Kremlin’s celebratory reaction. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov remarked that while pro-European parties currently lead, right-wing parties are gaining ground, Politico has reported. Vyacheslav … Continue reading Russia mocks Macron following EU election defeat

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the dissolution of the National Assembly and called for a snap legislative election after his party’s significant defeat in the European Parliament elections. In his address from the Elysee Palace, Macron stated, “I’ve decided to give you back the choice of our parliamentary future through the vote,” setting the election dates for June 30 and July 7. This decision follows … Continue reading French President Macron calls a snap legislative election after defeat in EU vote

The Biden administration is considering negotiating directly with Hamas, through Qatari intermediaries, to secure the release of five Americans held hostage in Gaza if ongoing cease-fire talks with Israel fail. This potential negotiation would exclude Israel. The administration believes Hamas abducted these Americans during the October 7 attack on Israel and hopes to recover the remains of three additional U.S. citizens killed in the attack, … Continue reading Biden admin has discussed potentially negotiating unilateral deal with Hamas to free U.S. hostages

House Democrats are planning to boycott Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on July 24, protesting his handling of the Hamas war and his disregard for President Biden’s approach to the conflict. This boycott follows speculation that Speaker Mike Johnson would invite Netanyahu to counter Democratic criticism of the Israeli leader. Progressive Democrats, including Rep. Hank Johnson, cite longstanding grievances with Netanyahu’s conservative … Continue reading Momentum grows behind Democratic boycott of Netanyahu speech

Benny Gantz, a key rival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announced his resignation from the war Cabinet on Sunday due to the lack of a postwar plan for the Palestinian enclave. Gantz’s departure comes amid intense global and domestic criticism over the high Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza, increasing pressure on Netanyahu. In a televised address, Gantz criticized Netanyahu for obstructing Israel’s path … Continue reading Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz quits war Cabinet

Danish authorities stated that an attack on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, which left her “shaken” but unharmed, is not believed to be politically motivated. A 39-year-old Polish man, who assaulted Frederiksen in a Copenhagen square on Friday evening, has been detained until June 20. Prosecutor Taruh Sekeroglu indicated the man is suspected of violence against a public servant and is considered a flight risk. Frederiksen, … Continue reading ‘Shaken’ Danish PM cancels appointments after street attack