Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on the ballots in Michigan and Wisconsin despite ending his independent presidential campaign and endorsing Donald Trump. Michigan officials confirmed that Kennedy, who was nominated by the Natural Law Party, cannot withdraw from the ballot. Similarly, Wisconsin’s election commission voted against his request to remove his name, citing state law. However, a court ruling in Nevada will keep Kennedy … Continue reading RFK Jr. won’t be able to remove himself from ballots in Michigan and Wisconsin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed to increase deportations following a deadly mass stabbing in Solingen, linked to the Islamic State, which has intensified far-right opposition and criticism of his migration policies. The attack, which killed three and injured eight, has heightened political tensions ahead of upcoming state elections, with the far-right AfD party using the incident to bolster its anti-migration campaign. However, experts believe the … Continue reading Germany’s Scholz promises more deportations after visiting mass stabbing scene

France faces political turmoil after President Emmanuel Macron refused to appoint a prime minister from the leftwing coalition, the New Popular Front (NFP), which won the most seats in the recent parliamentary election. Macron’s decision, following failed talks to resolve the deadlock in the divided Assemblée Nationale, sparked anger and threats of impeachment from the NFP. The coalition insists that its candidate, Lucie Castets, should … Continue reading Chaos in France after Macron refuses to name prime minister from leftwing coalition

A top-ranking election official in Venezuela, Juan Carlos Delpino, has openly criticized the results of July’s disputed presidential election, stating that there is no evidence President Nicolás Maduro won. Delpino, who is part of the national electoral committee and aligned with the opposition, emphasized transparency in his statement. Despite growing international demands for vote transparency, the Maduro-controlled Supreme Court declared Maduro the winner. As global … Continue reading No Evidence that Maduro Won, Says Top Venezuelan Election Official

U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked a federal appeals court to reinstate the criminal case against Donald Trump for retaining classified documents, after a lower court dismissed the indictment in July. The dismissal by U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon, who ruled that Smith’s appointment was unlawful, is being challenged by Smith’s team, arguing that the Attorney General has the authority to appoint special … Continue reading Special counsel asks court to revive charges against Trump in documents case

Over 200 Republicans, who previously worked for former President George W. Bush, the late Sen. John McCain, and Sen. Mitt Romney, have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in an open letter. This letter, signed by 238 individuals, follows the Democratic National Convention, which featured several Republican detractors of the GOP nominee. The group, which includes former staffers of Bush, McCain, and Romney, had … Continue reading Hundreds of Bush, McCain, Romney alums endorse Kamala

Former President Donald Trump warned that if Vice President Kamala Harris becomes president, the situation will “get 100 times worse,” claiming she would introduce “Soviet-style price controls” and eliminate private healthcare. In a post on X, Trump criticized Harris’s economic proposals, suggesting they would lead to higher taxes and severe economic repercussions. He urged voters to support him instead, promising lower taxes and better financial … Continue reading Trump Warns Kamala Harris ‘Will Implement Soviet-Style Price Controls,’ Things Will ‘Get 100 Times Worse’

Sixteen Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit to stop a federal program that offers nearly half a million undocumented migrants married to U.S. citizens a path to citizenship. The program, launched by the Biden administration in June, allows eligible spouses to apply for “parole in place,” granting them permission to stay in the U.S., apply for a green card, and eventually pursue citizenship. The lawsuit … Continue reading Republican states sue to end federal program for undocumented migrants

Senator Bernie Sanders reiterated his strong support for Vice President Kamala Harris, stating he will do everything possible to help her win the November election. Sanders expressed confidence in her chances of winning the popular vote and key battleground states, citing the high energy at the recent Democratic National Convention and growing public fatigue with former President Trump. Although Sanders initially withheld his endorsement to … Continue reading Bernie Sanders on Harris: ‘I intend to do everything that I can to see that she wins’ 

Senator Cory Booker defended Vice President Kamala Harris amid criticism for not featuring a Palestinian speaker at the Democratic National Convention, stating that Harris feels “urgently” about achieving a cease-fire and securing the release of hostages in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Booker emphasized Harris’s deep concern over the conflict and her commitment to ending the suffering of the Palestinian people. He noted that the convention repeatedly … Continue reading Booker defends Democrats, Harris amid backlash for lack of Palestinian speaker at convention

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance stated that if elected, Donald Trump would not support a national abortion ban and would veto such legislation. Vance emphasized that Trump believes abortion decisions should be left to individual states. These comments come as Democrats criticize Trump for appointing the Supreme Court Justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, leading to state-level abortion restrictions. While Trump has touted his … Continue reading Trump would veto legislation establishing a federal abortion ban, Vance says

House Republicans are stepping back from efforts to impeach President Joe Biden, despite releasing a nearly 300-page report accusing him of “impeachable conduct.” Although the investigation continues, GOP leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson and key committee heads, have not pushed for an impeachment vote, signaling a lack of support within their slim majority. Many Republicans admit they don’t have the votes needed for impeachment, with … Continue reading House GOP hits end of Biden impeachment effort

At a rally in Glendale, Arizona, former President Donald Trump announced his plan to create a commission on presidential assassination attempts if he wins the upcoming election. The commission would honor Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who joined Trump on stage at the event. Trump referenced his own recent assassination attempt in Pennsylvania and praised Kennedy for his resilience, noting that Kennedy’s father and uncle were … Continue reading Trump Pledges Creation of Commission on Presidential Assassination Attempts

Five U.S. Secret Service members have been placed on administrative leave following the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Among those sidelined are a member of Trump’s protective team and four agents from the Pittsburgh Field Office. The internal investigation revealed that Thomas Matthew Crooks fired shots from a nearby building, wounding Trump and killing firefighter Corey Comperatore, while … Continue reading Multiple Secret Service agents put on leave following Trump assassination attempt

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his independent presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump, potentially giving Trump a slight boost among Kennedy’s supporters. Kennedy made the announcement during a rally in Arizona, where he joined Trump onstage to loud cheers. Kennedy cited issues like free speech and the war in Ukraine as reasons for his endorsement, though he hasn’t formally ended his campaign and will … Continue reading RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid and backs Donald Trump

Japan’s ruling party announced it will hold an internal election on September 27 to choose a new leader following Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s decision to step down. The election will involve only the party’s parliamentarians and 1.1 million members. Kishida, who took office in October 2021, decided to bow out to allow a new leader to rebuild public trust after a corruption scandal severely damaged … Continue reading Japan’s governing party to choose its head who will also be the new PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Chechnya, inspecting troops and volunteers preparing to fight in Ukraine alongside Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. This marks Putin’s first visit to the North Caucasus region since 2011. The visit comes as Moscow attempts to repel Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region, following Ukraine’s significant incursion into Russian territory. Putin praised the soldiers, emphasizing their courage and … Continue reading Putin inspects troops with Kadyrov on first Chechnya visit since 2011

A judge rejected Hunter Biden’s second attempt to dismiss his tax charges, stating that his request was untimely and lacked new legal arguments. Biden had cited recent developments in former President Trump’s cases to support his claim that David Weiss’s appointment as special counsel was improper. The judge, Mark Scarsi, noted that neither the legal opinions nor the decisions from Trump’s cases were binding precedents, … Continue reading Judge rejects Hunter Biden’s bid to dismiss tax charges over special counsel argument

Former President Trump criticized Democrats for focusing on him during their convention in Chicago, calling it “pretty sad” and accusing them of being “out of control.” In an interview with Hugh Hewitt, Trump argued that Democrats should have prioritized issues like crime and the economy instead of mentioning him nearly 200 times. He also suggested that rhetoric against him might have contributed to an assassination … Continue reading Trump says it’s ‘pretty sad’ for Democrats to focus on him at convention

In March, President Biden approved a highly classified nuclear strategy, shifting U.S. deterrence efforts to focus on China’s rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal. This new “Nuclear Employment Guidance” prepares the U.S. for potential simultaneous nuclear challenges from China, Russia, and North Korea. The plan reflects concerns that China’s nuclear capabilities could rival those of the U.S. and Russia within a decade. Although the strategy remains secret, … Continue reading Biden Approved Secret Nuke Strategy Refocusing on China Threat

The Georgia state election board has approved a new rule granting local officials more power to investigate votes after election day, raising concerns about potential delays in certifying election results. The rule allows any county election board member to examine election-related documents before certification, which some fear could be used to obstruct the process. The board, controlled by Republicans, passed the rule despite objections, with … Continue reading Georgia approves election rule that could delay vote certification

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has shared his personal experience with fertility treatments, is using his story to highlight reproductive care issues and criticize Republican stances on the matter. Walz’s experience with IVF, which he and his wife used to have their children, has become a focal point in discussions about reproductive rights. This comes as Republicans face challenges reconciling their views on life beginning … Continue reading Walz amplifies Harris’s attacks on GOP

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine later this week, marking his first trip to the country. The visit, expected between August 21-23, comes about a month after Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Modi will hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following up on their previous meeting at the G7 summit in May and several phone calls since Russia’s … Continue reading India’s Modi likely to meet Zelensky in Ukraine after Russia trip

The Manhattan district attorney’s office has indicated it won’t oppose delaying former President Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case, scheduled for September 18. Trump has requested the delay until after the November presidential election, citing plans to appeal if the judge doesn’t overturn the guilty verdict following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Prosecutors, while rejecting most of Trump’s arguments, deferred to the … Continue reading Manhattan DA signals openness to delaying Trump criminal sentencing

Former congressman George Santos, who admitted to fabricating key elements of his background, pleaded guilty to two felony fraud charges on Monday. Santos was facing a 23-count indictment, including wire fraud and identity theft. He acknowledged defrauding donors, stealing identities, and lying about his financial situation. As part of a plea deal, Santos admitted to all the conduct he was charged with and agreed to … Continue reading Santos pleads guilty to charges of money laundering, identity theft and fraud