Polls have closed in Rwanda’s presidential and parliamentary elections, with counting underway. President Paul Kagame is expected to secure another five-year term, continuing his three-decade leadership amid a backdrop of restricted competition, as courts banned prominent critics. Over nine million voters participated in the election, which saw polling stations open from 7 AM to 3 PM local time. Kagame is projected to replicate his 2017 … Continue reading Polls close in Rwanda as Kagame eyes fourth term

A Florida judge has dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump, ruling that the appointment and funding of special counsel Jack Smith were illegal. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump nominee, stated in her 93-page decision that Smith’s appointment was “unlawful” and ordered the case closed. This ruling coincided with the first day of the Republican National Convention and followed an assassination attempt … Continue reading Florida judge dismisses the Trump classified documents case

Donald Trump’s campaign has started soliciting donations following an assassination attempt on him, while Joe Biden’s campaign has suspended all TV ads in response to the attack. Just a day after the shooting, which resulted in one death, Trump’s campaign sent fundraising texts linked to the GOP-affiliated WinRed platform, featuring images of Trump in a defiant pose. Meanwhile, Biden’s team has paused all communications and … Continue reading Trump fundraises off assassination attempt as Biden suspends campaign ads

Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, law enforcement officials reported. Trump, with his ear covered in blood from what he described as a gunshot wound, was swiftly escorted away by Secret Service agents. His campaign later confirmed he was “fine.” A local prosecutor confirmed that the suspected gunman and at least one attendee … Continue reading Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) dismissed suggestions that he should replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee in a preview clip from his upcoming interview on “CBS News Sunday Morning.” Host Robert Costa asked, “You’re not just a surrogate; you’re somebody who’s getting text messages and emails every day to consider running. How do you handle all of that?” Newsom said, “Delete, delete, delete, delete. … Continue reading Newsom Says ‘Not a Chance’ He’s Replacing Biden

Former President Trump renewed his call for President Biden to take a cognitive test, offering to participate as well. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “Joe should immediately take a Cognitive Test… and do it for the good of the Country.” This request comes amid increasing scrutiny of Biden’s age and mental fitness, especially following a lackluster debate performance. Prominent Democrats, including Rep. … Continue reading Trump invites Biden to take cognitive tests together: ‘We’ll be a team’

Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi have privately discussed their concerns about Joe Biden’s chances in the 2024 campaign, particularly against Donald Trump. Both leaders are unsure about the best course of action as Democrats seek to end recent infighting and unite against the former president. Many within the party believe Biden’s candidacy is in jeopardy and urge Obama or Pelosi to intervene, especially since Senate … Continue reading Obama, Pelosi privately expressed concerns over Biden

During a virtual meeting on Friday with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, President Joe Biden aimed to address concerns from Democratic lawmakers but ended up complicating matters. He was an hour late to the call and deviated from the plan that only two members could ask questions, allowing more to participate. However, some lawmakers, like Reps. Gabe Vasquez and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, were prevented from speaking … Continue reading Biden Call With Hispanic Lawmakers Goes Off the Rails

President Joe Biden on Friday firmly rejected growing calls from critics within his party to exit the race, emphasizing his commitment to reelection and warning against a potential second term for Donald Trump. Speaking to a supportive crowd in Detroit, Biden reiterated that he is not done yet and vowed to highlight Trump’s policies if he returns to the White House. He condemned the far-right … Continue reading Biden defiantly says he’s ‘not going anywhere’ as he slams Trump

World leaders gathered in Washington DC for a two-day NATO summit focused on enhancing military support for Ukraine amid concerns about President Joe Biden’s leadership abilities. Among the attendees were UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, arriving amidst warnings of potential escalated Russian missile strikes in Ukraine. The summit is set to approve increased military aid for Ukraine, including additional Patriot … Continue reading Leaders head to Nato summit amid Biden doubts and concern for Ukraine

Democratic Senators Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Ron Wyden of Oregon have called for a criminal investigation into Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas regarding allegations of receiving gifts of travel, a loan for a recreational vehicle, and other benefits from wealthy individuals. They have formally requested Attorney General Merrick Garland to appoint a special counsel to investigate potential violations of ethics, false statement, and … Continue reading Dem lawmakers seek criminal investigation of Clarence Thomas

Former President Trump issued a challenge to President Biden on Tuesday, proposing a debate and an 18-hole golf match as opportunities for Biden to redeem himself following a widely criticized debate performance on June 27. Trump made the offer at a rally in Doral, Fla., suggesting a debate without moderators and a golf match to settle their differences. However, Biden’s current schedule, attending the NATO … Continue reading Trump challenges Biden to another debate and a golf match ‘to redeem himself’

Carla Bruni, the former French first lady and supermodel, has been charged with corruption offenses related to allegations of attempting to manipulate legal proceedings in favor of her husband, former President Nicolas Sarkozy. The charges stem from accusations that she was involved in a conspiracy to cover up allegations that Sarkozy accepted money from Muammar Gaddafi, the late Libyan dictator. Following questioning by magistrates in … Continue reading France’s former First Lady Carla Bruni is charged with corruption 

Senator Christopher S. Murphy, a prominent Democrat from Connecticut, issued a pointed message to President Biden, urging him to take decisive action to bolster his campaign. Murphy emphasized the urgency of the moment, stressing that Biden must engage in unscripted events and hold a town hall to address concerns raised after a poorly received debate performance. Other Democratic figures echoed similar sentiments, including Senator Michael … Continue reading On Capitol Hill, Democrats Panic About Biden but Do Nothing

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia amid its ongoing conflict in Ukraine, signaling enduring ties between the two nations despite Russia’s increasing reliance on China. During his two-day trip, Modi attended a private dinner with President Vladimir Putin and engaged in discussions covering bilateral issues and global developments of mutual interest. India, heavily dependent on Russian military equipment and discounted crude oil imports, plays … Continue reading India’s Modi lands in Russia for talks with Putin in first visit since start of Ukraine war

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Washington for a NATO meeting, where allies are anticipated to privately criticize Canada for not meeting NATO’s defence spending target of two percent of GDP. While Canada plans to increase military spending, it currently falls short at 1.76 percent. Former ambassador Kerry Buck suggests Canada may face pressure unless a clear plan is presented, the CBC has reported. Despite … Continue reading Trudeau heads for the hot-seat at NATO summit as allies question Canada’s defense commitments

France faces significant political upheaval just weeks before hosting the Olympics, complicating preparations and leadership stability. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal offered his resignation following inconclusive snap elections, leaving uncertainty about who will lead the government when the Games commence on July 26. President Emmanuel Macron’s response to the election results will determine whether a caretaker government remains, impacting critical positions like Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, … Continue reading France in turmoil as it prepares to ‘host the world’ for Olympics

The future Republican vice presidential candidate’s plane sits in an undisclosed hangar, awaiting the placement of a decal featuring their name. Fundraisers are scheduled, pending an announcement from former President Donald Trump revealing his choice. Senior advisers and allies remain uncertain about Trump’s pick, amid ongoing speculation and a presidential race marked by Democratic turmoil following Joe Biden’s debate performance. Despite opportunities to divert attention … Continue reading Trump’s VP search comes down to its final days

On Monday, President Biden called into MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to address concerns about his presidential bid and express frustration with Democratic Party elites questioning his ability to win in November following a poor debate performance against Donald Trump. He challenged his critics to run against him, saying, “If any of these guys don’t think I should run, run against me. Go ahead. Announce for president … Continue reading Defiant Joe Biden dares ‘elites’ to challenge him at Democratic national convention

Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) suggested on Sunday that it would be reasonable for former President Trump to investigate President Biden if Trump wins a second term in November. Vance, appearing on NBC News’s “Meet the Press,” responded to a previous statement by Trump where he promised to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Biden and his family. Vance downplayed Trump’s comments, saying they were about … Continue reading Sen. Vance says ‘totally reasonable’ for Trump to investigate Biden for possible wrongdoing

Earl Ingram, a Wisconsin radio host with CivicMedia, disclosed to ABC News that he received a list of questions in advance of his interview with President Joe Biden. Ingram, who interviewed Biden following a recent debate, confirmed he was provided five questions and managed to ask four of them during the interview. This revelation marks the second instance this week where a local radio host … Continue reading 2nd local radio host says they were given questions ahead of Biden interview

Several House Democratic ranking members expressed to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries their belief, during a recent call, that President Joe Biden should withdraw from the 2024 campaign, citing concerns about the potential impact on the Democratic Party’s chances of regaining the House majority. The call, convened by Jeffries to gauge opinions before lawmakers return to Washington, revealed a division among members, with more voices opposing … Continue reading Several top House Democrats call on Biden to step aside during leadership call

Masoud Pezeshkian has secured victory in Iran’s presidential election, announced by the country’s electoral authority on Saturday. He defeated his hardline opponent, Saeed Jalili, with 53.6% of the vote from 30.5 million ballots counted in Friday’s runoff. Jalili garnered 44.3% of the votes, with a voter turnout reported at 49.8%. Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate and trained heart surgeon, emerged victorious after leading in the initial … Continue reading Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote

A left-wing alliance emerged as a dominant force in the French parliament, propelled by strategic voting that thwarted significant gains by the far right led by Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN). Projected to secure up to 192 seats, the left surpassed President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance and the far right, which ranked third. Despite their lead, the left fell short of an absolute majority … Continue reading Surprise win for leftwing alliance predicted in French election exit poll

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, led by liberal justices, reversed a previous ruling to allow the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the state for the upcoming elections. The 4-3 decision favored Democrats, who contended that drop boxes enhance voter accessibility. In contrast, Republicans, echoing former President Trump’s unproven claims, had criticized drop boxes and absentee voting, alleging widespread fraud during the 2020 elections. “Our decision … Continue reading Wisconsin Supreme Court to Allow Absentee-Ballot Drop Boxes Again